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Dr. Barry Dworkin

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  • June 10, 2022

    The science behind the small colon cancer trial success is what provides optimism for the future of cancer treatment but the study itself is too small to state that it is the “cure” for colorectal cancer.

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 10, 2022 Source:Small Cancer Trial Resulted in Complete Remission for All Participants Reference:PD-1 Blockade in Mismatch Repair–Deficient, Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer

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    colon cancer
  • June 9, 2022

    Moderna releases data on Omicron version of their vaccine.

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 9, 2022 Source:Moderna says experimental combination COVID-19 vaccine appears to work against Omicron

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    moderna, Omicron
  • June 8, 2022

    Wegovy (semaglutide) approved by FDA to support people struggling to lose weight (and that includes many). Health Canada did so in November 2021. Major addition to weight-loss management options.

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 8, 2022 Source:Weight-loss drug called Wegovy receives FDA approval

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    obesity, ozempic, semaglutide, wegovy, weight loss
  • June 7, 2022

    The myriad and litany of reasons why family doctors are burned out and retiring. In 32 years of practice, all governments have failed because they purport to know more about family practice than we do, enforcing dogmatic solutions; and all pay the price.

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 7, 2022 Source:Burned out, closing practices: Family doctors warn health-care situation will likely get worse

    tagged:

    doctor shortage, family dcotors
  • June 6, 2022

    COVID data void in Canada could hamper understanding of lingering impact: experts

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 6, 2022 Source:COVID data void in Canada could hamper understanding of lingering impact: experts

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    Covid-19
  • June 5, 2022

    Sunday House Call, #838, June 5, 2022: A Honey of a Tale

    The reason behind why infants should not be fed honey. Is there evidence for using honey as a preservative? When forensics indicates an exact DNA match yet identifies the person who did not commit the crime. Your calls about evidenced-based Apps and management of back pain.

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    DNA, Honey
  • June 3, 2022

    The week: Hep A in strawberries, new rapid tests for Syphilis, Virtual Surgery, and another useless coffee study.

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for May 31, June, 1, 2, and 3, 2022 Source:Organic strawberries linked to Hepatitis A outbreaks in U.S. and CanadaNew rapid test for syphilis can give patients immediate access to treatment, Alberta doctors sayMeeting with your doctor in the metaverse? Health care is about to get more virtualDrinking coffee may be linked…

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    coffee, hepatitis A, syphilis tests, virtual surgery
  • May 30, 2022

    New Type Of Cancer Vaccine Bypasses Tumor Defenses In Animal Studies

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for May 30, 2022 Source:New Type Of Cancer Vaccine Bypasses Tumor Defenses In Animal Studies Reference:A vaccine targeting resistant tumours by dual Tcell plus NK cell attack

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    cancer vaccine
  • May 29, 2022

    Sunday House Call, #837, May 29, 2022: The Guns of August, September, October, …. May, June, and July. A never-ending death spiral.

    Topics today include: The history of Lithopedions Your calls: Management and treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Weight loss medications Treatment options for H. Pylori

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    Lithopedions
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