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Dr. Barry Dworkin

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  • An Oregon resident was diagnosed with the plague. Here are a few things to know about the illness and also the etymology of the word boo boo and the theory behind the relationship between iron overload and surviving the plague.

    February 14, 2024

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for February 14, 2024 Source:An Oregon resident was diagnosed with the plague. Here are a few things to know about the illness

  • ‘We have a very large problem’: Why Ontario is dealing with syphilis rates it hasn’t seen in decades

    February 12, 2024

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for February 12, 2024 Source:‘We have a very large problem’: Why Ontario is dealing with syphilis rates it hasn’t seen in decades

  • Which gym surface is the germiest?

    January 16, 2024

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for January 16, 2024 Source: Which gym surface is the germiest?

  • CDC advisory for travellers and residents to be aware of a bacterium that thrives in warm oceans and brackish water. It can infect open sores and cuts and via improperly cooked contaminated food. Rate remains low but infections are catastrophic.

    September 27, 2023

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for September 27, 2023 Source:Flesh-eating bacteria infections on the rise. Here’s how to protect yourself Reference:Climate warming and increasing Vibrio vulnificus infections in North America

  • Scientists use AI to discover antibiotic for ‘very difficult to treat’ bacteria

    May 26, 2023

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for May 26, 2023 Source:Scientists use AI to discover antibiotic for ‘very difficult to treat’ bacteria Reference:Deep learning-guided discovery of an antibiotic targeting Acinetobacter baumannii

  • Spike in severe illness caused by strep A bacteria is ‘global phenomenon’ — including in Canada

    April 19, 2023

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for April 19, 2023 Source:Spike in severe illness caused by strep A bacteria is ‘global phenomenon’ — including in Canada

  • The last drug that can fight gonorrhea is starting to falter. Report from Massachusetts Department of Health uncovers new resistant strains to multiple antibiotic regimens.

    February 2, 2023

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for February 2, 2023 Source:The Last Drug That Can Fight Gonorrhea Is Starting to Falter Reference:Department of Public Health announces first cases of concerning gonorrhea strain

  • Small study that suggests good looks portends a better functioning immune system ignores cultural determination of attractiveness, normal immune system variability, and cannot demonstrate causality among its other limitations. + it’s as judgmental as hell.

    February 17, 2022

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for February 17, 2022 Source:Attractive people have better immune systems: Study Reference:More than just a pretty face? The relationship between immune function and perceived facial attractiveness Author comment: That said, Mengelkoch added, there may be hope for those who are considered – or consider themselves – less appealing when it comes to…

  • Will the COVID antiviral medications be the Thor’s Hammer against SARS-CoV-2 and help mitigate the ravages of the pandemic? These are impressive drugs but there are logistical, social, geographical, and financial caveats to solve in the process.

    November 24, 2021

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for November 24, 2021 Source:How Will the COVID Pills Change the Pandemic?

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