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Implications of major study on stents for heart disease could change guidelines favouring medication alone for certain patients
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for November 19, 2019 Source:Stents and bypass surgery are no more effective than drugs for stable heart disease, highly anticipated trial results show Reference:International Study of Comparative Health Effectiveness With Medical and Invasive Approaches (ISCHEMIA)
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Indeed, Prince Andrew should be sweating over his claim that he did not sweat.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for November 18, 2019 Source:Medical expert ‘baffled’ by Prince Andrew’s claims he ‘couldn’t sweat due to condition’
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Sunday House Call, #717, November 17, 2019: Stent no more!…or at least for certain individuals
Sunday House Call, #717, November 17, 2019: Stent no more!…or at least for certain individuals An important study about the indications and outcomes for stents and cardiac bypass grafts versus medication alone has surprised the study investigators and may lead to renewed treatment guidelines and recommendations. Your calls: What does the postive moniker mean regarding…
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Worldwide diabetes incidence rapidly increasing and using meds is only a small part of the solution. There are policies that could reduce these rates that are poised to put enormous strain on health care resources.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for November 15, 2019 Source:Diabetes cases soar, 1-in-11 adults affected: doctors Reference: IDF DIABETES ATLAS 9th edition 2019
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Canadian allergists want to restrict the use and access to Benadryl (Diphenhydramine hydrochloride) for children for sound medical reasons. Many newer antihistamines do not carry the same side effects.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for November , 2019 Source:Canadian allergists’ group wants Benadryl behind the counter due to side-effects
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Wednesday House Call, November 13, 2019: Bad Batches, Bad medical practice, and greed reigns supreme.
Wednesday House Call, November 13, 2019: Bad Batches, Bad medical practice, and greed reigns supreme. Dr Barry Dworkin joins Matt Harris to discuss the latest health stories of the week. Today: We talk about an excellent podcast called Bad Batch. It reviews the state of stem cells treatments offered in the United States and exposes…
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Bacterial antibiotic drug resistance is a major health issue and is not abating. Changes to agricultural and medical policy among other strategies are required to mitigate this trend.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for November 13, 2019 Source:Drug resistance likely to kill 400,000 Canadians by 2050, report predicts Reference:When Antibiotics Fail
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Young cannabis smoker’s stroke risk may double or it may not because this is an observational study with many confounding factors. More rigourous studies are required to determine if this is true.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for November 12, 2019 Source:Stroke risk may double in young pot smokers: study Reference:Marijuana Use Among Young Adults (18–44 Years of Age) and Risk of Stroke
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Ottawa school has greatest philosophical vaccine exemption rate. The California policy change to eliminate it reversed this outcome in their schools.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for November 11, 2019 Source:This school may have the city’s highest philosophical vaccine exemption rate Reference:Study Examines Fallout of California Vaccine Exemption Law
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