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Why do edible cannabis products have to look like candy or other treats? Hospitalization rates for accidental cannabis poisoning in kids increased two times more in provinces that legalized edibles: study
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for August 26, 2022 Source:Hospitalization rates for accidental cannabis poisoning in kids increased two times more in provinces that legalized edibles: study Reference:Edible Cannabis Legalization and Unintentional Poisonings in Children
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The science and research behind food additives GMOs, and pesticides adds perspective to their use: increasing food yields and supply. It has also led to the reduction of harmful dyes, trans fats, and residue limits among others to safeguard health.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for August 25, 2022 Source:Rethinking food additives: GMO foods and MSG aren’t as dangerous as we once thought References: Understanding Food Preservatives: What Are The Health Risks?Safety Measures for Soil Fumigant ProductsFacts and Figures: PesticidesQuestions and Answers – Hormonal Growth PromotersWhy is cheddar orange?
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Clear communication about vaccine scheduling and messaging needs to be clear to reduce rates of vaccine fatigue according to study, maybe. The proverbial horse can be brought to the water but you know the rest.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for August 24, 2022 Source:Vaccine fatigue is real. These experts say messaging on COVID boosters should be clear Reference:Mind the “Vaccine Fatigue”
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Pick those cherries, add a dash of confirmation bias and cognitive dissonance, reap the harvest, and spread vaccine misinformation. No, hundreds of Canadians have not died from COVID-19 vaccines. Where does this myth come from?
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for August 23, 2022 Source:No, hundreds of Canadians have not died from COVID-19 vaccines. Where does this myth come from?
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CDC urges polio vaccination as it has been detected in wastewater samples in and around New York City.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for August 22, 2022 Source:CDC urges polio vaccination
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Sunday House Call, #847, August 21, 2022: What can you get for $10?
Today I review from my thirty-years of managing our 14-physician family practice how we can start to reverse the burnout and loss of family doctors and nurses, provide more access, improved services, and physician recruitment among the myriad of many other services. Your calls and comments about: Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome The importance of…
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Discovery of largely unchanged ‘weak spot’ in COVID-19 variants could lead to better treatment options
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for August 19, 2022 Source:Discovery of ‘weak spot’ in COVID-19 variants could lead to better treatment options Reference:SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern: spike protein mutational analysis and epitope for broad neutralization
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Parents don’t need prescription to buy children’s cold and flu medicine in Ontario: OPA
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for August 18, 2022 Source:Parents don’t need prescription to buy children’s cold and flu medicine in Ontario: OPA
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Self-diagnosis using Dr. Google is fraught with error and misinterpretation. It can be an excellent education tool depending on the quality of the site, but there is more to diagnosis than matching symptoms.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for August 17, 2022 Source:The rise of ‘Dr. Google’: The risks of self-diagnosis and searching symptoms online
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