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Dr. Barry Dworkin

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  • August 10, 2020

    There is still too much we do not know to say that people with asymptomatic Covid-19 are “the key to ending the pandemic”

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for August 10, 2020 Source: Forty percent of people with coronavirus infections have no symptoms. Might they be the key to ending the pandemic?

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    asymptomatic, Covid-19
  • August 9, 2020

    Sunday House Call, #751, August 10, 2020: Vaccine research; more like Wile. E. Coyote than the Road Runner

    Sunday House Call, #751, August 10, 2020: Vaccine research; more like Wile. E. Coyote than the Road Runner Topics today include: If we compare how vaccine research is sped up for a coronavirus vaccine compared to the usual approach, we do not have to look far afield. The latest positive results in the development process…

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  • August 7, 2020

    In other non-COVID news, major update to management of obesity with new clinical practice guidelines. And the self-defeating policy strategy of vaccine nationalism.

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for August 7, 2020 Source:Obesity in adults: a clinical practice guideline WHO says ‘vaccine nationalism’ cannot beat coronavirus

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    obesity, vaccine nationalism
  • August 6, 2020

    Health Canada adds to list of recalled hand sanitizer products.

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for August 6, 2020 Source:Health Canada expands list of recalled hand sanitizers to more than 45 products

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    hand sanitizers, recalls
  • August 5, 2020

    That this will be over in Ontario with a vaccine in January 2021 is a tad overoptimistic. Many factors have to fall into place. Even then, it appears to be farther into the new year or around January 2022 for implementation of Stage 4.

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for August 5, 2020 Source:Social circles of 10 people will likely last until 2021, Ontario premier says COVID-19 vaccine not a ‘silver-bullet solution’ to ending pandemic: top public health official Things you should think about when you hear “vaccine by end of the year”

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    coronavirus
  • August 4, 2020

    Although some Australian evidence suggests upcoming flu season will be mild, predictions of what will happen here may not follow suit.

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for August 4, 2020 Source:Next flu season expected to be milder because of COVID-19 measures

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    coronavirus, flu
  • August 2, 2020

    Sunday House Call, #750, August 2, 2020: “End-of-year vaccine” may not result in the expected outcome @HealthNewsRevu

    Sunday House Call, #750, August 2, 2020: “End-of-year vaccine” may not result in the expected outcome @HealthNewsRevu Topics today include: An excellent article by Dr. Gary Schwitzer from @HealthNewsRevu presents the sober reality of what coronavirus vaccine research entails and the unrealistic expectation that it will make the disease disappear. Your calls about: Vestibular Neuritis…

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  • July 31, 2020

    School decision made by Ontario Government. Expect modifications to the plan with progression through the school year. We have much to learn from this process but best to keep in mind what happens to ‘the best laid plans”

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for July 31, 2020 Source:Elementary students to return full time, some high schoolers part-time

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    coronavirus, school
  • July 30, 2020

    The Schoolhouse of Cards; returning to school has lots of moving parts, many assumptions, unknowns, professional disagreements and incomplete data. Let’s hope the price of learning the outcome does not come at too great a cost.

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for July 30, 2020 Source:Docs consulted by SickKids torn on use of masks for elementary-age kids in schools

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    coronavirus, school
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