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U.S. Surgeon General presents a cigarette-smoking comparator to explain why loneliness is a significant long-term health risk
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for May 3, 2023 Source:Loneliness poses risks as deadly as smoking: U.S. surgeon general
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Michael J. Fox opens up about Parkinson’s progression: ‘I won’t be 80’
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for May 2, 2023 Source:Michael J. Fox opens up about Parkinson’s progression: ‘I won’t be 80’
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ChatGPT may have better bedside manner than some doctors, but it lacks some expertise
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for May 1, 2023 Source:ChatGPT may have better bedside manner than some doctors, but it lacks some expertise Reference:Comparing Physician and Artificial Intelligence Chatbot Responses to Patient Questions Posted to a Public Social Media Forum I asked ChatCGT to answer why they seem to be better: Can you comment on why ChatGPT…
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Sunday House Call, #875, April 30, 2023: Supplement skepticism is good for your health
Many claims made by supplement makers are not supported by the available scientific evidence. Your calls and questions about:
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A Fly Lands On Your Food, Is It Still Safe To Eat?
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for April 27, 2023 Source:A Fly Lands On Your Food, Is It Still Safe To Eat?
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FDA approves new pill developed to reduce the risk of re-infections by repopulating microbiome after patients complete antibiotic treatment for C. difficile
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for April 28, 2023 Source:FDA Approves First Pill for the Microbiome
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Many limitations including possible reverse causality in observational study that concludes that children who get multiple CT scans appear at higher risk for cancer.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for April 26, 2023 Source:Kids who get multiple CT scans appear at higher risk for cancer Reference: Open AccessRisks of leukemia, intracranial tumours and lymphomas in childhood and early adulthood after pediatric radiation exposure from computed tomography
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FDA data shows that mifepristone safety-use profile is better than some common, low-risk prescription drugs including penicillin and Viagra. Some U.S. judicial rulings claiming the contrary are not supported by the evidence.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for April 25, 2023 Source:How safe is the abortion pill compared with other common drugs
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Health Canada approves new antibody drug to help prevent serious RSV in babies
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for April 24, 2023 Source:Health Canada approves new antibody drug to help prevent serious RSV in babies
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