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Dr. Barry Dworkin

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  • Exposure of blood infections possible from 2 beauty salons in Ottawa

    January 29, 2025

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for January 29, 2025 Source:Exposure of blood infections possible from 2 beauty salons in Ottawa

  • Less invasive cervical cancer screening soon coming to Ontario.

    January 16, 2025

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for January 15, 2025 Source: This is a press release. Biases inherent within it are intended.New Survey Reveals Nearly 3 in 4 Canadian Women Are Delaying Their OB/GYN Exams, Increasing Risks for Cervical Cancer

  • Some Older Adults Find an Age Cutoff For Colon Cancer Screenings ‘Unacceptable’—Here’s Why Doctors Say It Exists

    December 31, 2024

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December , 2024 Source:Some Older Adults Find an Age Cutoff For Colon Cancer Screenings ‘Unacceptable’—Here’s Why Doctors Say It Exists

  • Wegovy (semaglutide) now approved by Health Canada to reduce the risk of non-fatal heart attack in people with known cardiovascular disease in addition to its use for weight loss management.

    November 28, 2024

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for November 28, 2024 Source:Wegovy is a weight-loss drug. Health Canada says it can now be used to curb heart-attack risk

  • Bowel cancer warning signs and screening recommendations.

    November 18, 2024

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for November 18, 2024 Source:Bowel cancer warning as woman diagnosed with stage 4 says everyone should know these unusual symptoms

  • The ins and outs of prostate cancer screening guidelines

    November 6, 2024

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for November 6, 2024 Source:This Movember, what men should know about getting screened for prostate cancer

  • Ontario Breast Screening Program officially changes screening age to starting at 40.

    October 10, 2024

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 10, 2024 Source:What women should know about their breasts, according to a doctor Reference:Ontario Breast Screening Program (OBSP)

  • Vaccine recommendation for winter: RSV, Flu, and Covid are getting together for lunch.

    October 1, 2024

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 1, 2024 Source:Get vaccinated for winter — the ‘tripledemic’ could be on its way

  • Iron deficiency diagnostic lab tests standardized at a threshold level more in line with the evidence in order to ensure prompt treatment.

    September 24, 2024

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for September 24, 2024 Source:More Ontarians will be flagged for iron deficiency after doctors advocate for change to guidelines

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