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HIV vaccine hopes should not be “dashed” by trial failure. Results contribute to understanding and formulating new approaches. We learn from our mistakes and failures in order to attain our goals.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for February 5, 2020 Source:HIV vaccine hopes dashed by trial results
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Yes of course consumption of fish and potatoes is the only reason this man is 109 years-old.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for February 4, 2020 Source:Canada’s oldest known man turns 109, swears by a diet of fish and potatoes
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CAR-T therapy has its successes for treating leukemias and other blood cancers but please do not sell it in press releases with testimonials that do not cite the serious side effects of treatment.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for February 3, 2020 Source:CAR-T cell therapy—new hope when standard cancer treatments fail
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Sunday House Call, #725, February 2, 2020: Subduing peanut anaphylaxis
Sunday House Call, #725, February 2, 2020: Subduing peanut anaphylaxis Topics today include: The FDA approves the first oral treatment to reduce the risk of peanut anaphyaxis for children and adolescents. Lung repairs itself more than expected after people stop smoking. Your calls about: An x-ray shows some degeneration of the sacroiliac joint in an…
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The pathophysiology of how stress contributes to the development of grey hair
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for January 31, 2020 Source:Scientists Confirm That Stress Can Indeed Turn Hair Grey Reference:Hyperactivation of sympathetic nerves drives depletion of melanocyte stem cells
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Environmental and health consequences of fracking report raises some awareness of the issue but unfortunately cherry picks it sources for information to support its mandate.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for January 30, 2020 Source:Birth defects, cancer and disease among potential health risks from fracking for Canadians, doctors warn Reference: Link to report
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Electroconvulsive therapy has it indications for use and does help people who suffer from treatment-resistant mental illness
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for January 29, 2020 Source:It may sound scary but Electroconvulsive Therapy is saving lives
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Little evidence to suggest surgical face masks will protect you from coronavirus
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for January 28, 2020 Source:Can face masks protect you from the coronavirus? Experts weigh in
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