-
Bloating is a common problem with, for most, a common cause and solution. There are exceptions as always, but for most, what you eat can be a major player contributing to this discomfort.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 26, 2024 Source:Why Am I Bloated?
-
Researchers have found a genetic mutation for hypothyroidism that applies to 1/5000 people and that can lead to increased weight gain. Claims that it is a genetic link to obesity requires some jumping of the hoops.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 25, 2024 Source:Researchers have found a ‘clear genetic trigger for obesity’ that applies to some people Reference: SMIM1 absence is associated with reduced energy expenditure and excess weight
tagged:
-
Most people who claim to have a penicillin allergy likely do not. Confirmation testing can determine that an avenue of valuable treatment remains available.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 24, 2024 Source:Allergic to penicillin? You might want to get that checked
tagged:
-
Covid might be to blame for an uptick in rare cancers. More evaluation necessary to identify confounding factors and pathophysiology
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 21, 2024 Source:Covid might be to blame for an uptick in rare cancers
-
Walking can be a powerful remedy for back pain according to Australian study
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 20, 2024 Source:Walking Can Be a Powerful Remedy for Back Pain Reference:Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of an individualised, progressive walking and education intervention for the prevention of low back pain recurrence in Australia (WalkBack): a randomised controlled trial
tagged:
-
Study reports lack of sleep linked to high blood pressure in children and teens but selection bias and self-reported data cloud the results
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 19, 2024 Source:Lack of sleep linked to high blood pressure in children and teens
tagged:
-
World’s first weekly insulin injection coming to Canada in 2 weeks, manufacturer says. Indicated for type 2 diabetes management. Expensive and utility remains uncertain.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 18, 2024 Source:World’s first weekly insulin injection coming to Canada in 2 weeks, manufacturer says
tagged:
-
Reports of increasing incidence of infectious disease after COVID around the world seems to be for the most part due to reduced vaccination levels and how the data has been collected and reported.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 17, 2024 Source:Yes, everyone really is sick a lot more often after COVID
tagged:
-
House Calls, #929, June 16, 2024: Canadian Pharmacists Association says governments should make pharmacists “as a first point of primary care”. Going to medical school and training to become a primary care physician will fulfill this aim.
My view on the Canadian Pharmacists Association’s assertion that pharmacists should be able to prescribe all medications other than narcotics. I explain the inherent errors in this proposal. Other stories: Major cause of inflammatory bowel disease found Your Calls and Comments:
tagged: