Dr. Barry Dworkin

February 17, 2021

Oops! Didn’t think That would happen: Technology Executive Apologizes After Dozens of Event Attendees Contract Covid-19 ????

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for February 17, 2021 Source:Technology Executive Apologizes After Dozens of Event Attendees Contract Covid-19

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Covid-19, face masks, public health policy
February 16, 2021

NEJM publishes study evaluating the use of semaglutide to assist people with weight loss. Not “game-changing” but another positive step forward for evidenced-based treatment to help people with #Overweight or #Obesity.

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for February 16, 2021 Reference:Last week the NEJM published a study concluding “In participants with overweight or obesity, 2.4 mg of semaglutide once weekly plus lifestyle intervention was associated with sustained, clinically relevant reduction in body weight.” A follow up editorial provides some perspective.

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semaglutide, weight loss, weight management
February 15, 2021

Israeli study offers more evidence of Pfizer vaccine efficacy with 94% drop in symptomatic cases and 92% decrease in severe illness in people aged 55 and older.—- Restriction-easing plan in Ontario risks Yo-Yo effect once again.

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for February 15, 2021 Source:Israeli Study Finds 94% Drop in Symptomatic COVID-19 Cases With Pfizer Vaccine

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coronavirus vaccine, Covid-19, Israel, mRNA, Pfizer, Vaccines
February 14, 2021

Not “game-changing” but another positive step forward for evidenced-based treatment to help people with #Overweight or #Obesity.

Sunday House Call, #777, February 14, 2021 This week the NEJM published a study concluding “In participants with overweight or obesity, 2.4 mg of semaglutide once weekly plus lifestyle intervention was associated with sustained, clinically relevant reduction in body weight.” A follow up editorial provides some perspective. Your calls about: Can mouthwash and nasal rinses…

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leptin, obesity, semaglutide, weight loss
February 12, 2021

Who/what priority group is next in line with limited vaccine supply once those most at risk are vaccinated? Gut-wrenching decisions & no easy solutions considering Minorities, socioecon status, work environment, med hx, and other interconnected factors.

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for February 12, 2021 Source:Should Someone With Asthma Get a COVID-19 Vaccine Before Someone With Cancer? The Next Big Challenge in the Vaccine Rollout

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Covid-19, medical ethics, Vaccines
February 11, 2021

Variant spreading in North Bay, Ontario. Shutdown to continue for fear of rapid spread.

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for February 11, 2021 Source:North Bay races to find source of COVID-19 variant outbreak that has infected apartment and closed school

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Covid-19, variant
February 10, 2021

Ottawa Public Health reports first case of variant from South Africa. Will this intensify restrictions or will measures be relaxed next week by Ontario Government?

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for February 10, 2021 Source:Ottawa sees its first case of South African COVID-19 variant

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B.1.351, South African variant
February 9, 2021

Unpublished, uncontrolled small study claims that experimental exosome treatment shortens recovery time to five days for patients with severe Covid-19. Further human trials required to prove it truly works.

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for February 9, 2021 Source:Experimental cancer drug could help hospitalised coronavirus patients recover within five days, Israeli trial claims

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Covid-19, exosomes
February 8, 2021

Some governments and businesses are preparing for the reality of endemic Covid-19 according to report in @WSJ

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for February 8, 2021 Source:As Covid-19 Vaccines Raise Hope, Cold Reality Dawns That Illness Is Likely Here to Stay

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