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Wednesday House Call, December 11, 2019
Wednesday House Call, December 11, 2019 Dr Barry Dworkin joins Dahlia Kurtz to discuss the latest health stories of the week. Today: Atriovenous malformations Hypothyroidism treatment of low back pain No evidence to support the use of cannabis to treat anxiety and depression Rabies vaccine prior to travel to Costa Rica PTSD
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It is not a miracle drug but this cystic fibrosis treatment should be approved in Canada given the evidence and standard of care recommendations
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 11, 2019 Source:Woman with cystic fibrosis urges manufacturer to bring ‘miracle drug’ to Canada
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Neat small study teaches children the importance of investigative science and the source of some of our medications does come from plants.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 10, 2019 Source:Nonna’s minestrone recipe could help fight malaria, study suggests Reference:Screen of traditional soup broths with reported antipyretic activity towards the discovery of potential antimalarials
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Anecdotal evidence and the N value of one should not form the basis of medical/surgical management.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 9, 2019 Source:‘Kind of lacking:’ Injured Bronco wonders why Canada won’t fund spinal surgery If this was a valid treatment, the company would surely have applied to Health Canada and the FDA for approval based on clinical trials. This has not happened.
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Sunday House Call, #720, December 8, 2019: Anti-vaccination campaign complicit in deaths of Samoan children.
Sunday House Call, #720, December 8, 2019: Anti-vaccination campaign complicit in deaths of Samoan children. The tragedy that is unfolding in Samoa is a harbinger of what would come to pass if we stopped vaccinating our children. An antivaxxer was arrested and charged for contributing to the disaster. Your calls about: Bromhidrosis (smelly feet) Cardiac…
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Study cannot demonstrate causality between hair dye and straightener use and breast cancer but in this case, no one needs them to survive. Let the science continue to evaluate these products.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 6, 2019 Source:Some Hair Dyes and Chemical Straighteners May Be Linked to Breast Cancer Reference:Hair dye and chemical straightener use and breast cancer risk in a large US population of black and white women
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Masks required for unvaccinated visitors to Vancouver Island hospitals
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 5, 2019 Source:Masks required for unvaccinated visitors to Vancouver Island hospitals
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Biological mechanisms remain hypothetical to explain why observational study finds brushing your teeth three times a day reduces your risk of atrial fibrillation and congestive heart failure.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December , 2019 Source:Brushing your teeth frequently may help prevent heart attacks: study Reference:Improved oral hygiene care is associated with decreased risk of occurrence for atrial fibrillation and heart failure: A nationwide population-based cohort study
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Wednesday House Call, December 4, 2019: All the news that should be fit to print but by the time it grinds through the internet, some sites will mutate it into a misrepresentation of the reality.
Wednesday House Call, December 4, 2019: All the news that should be fit to print but by the time it grinds through the internet, some sites will mutate it into a misrepresentation of the reality. Dr Barry Dworkin joins Matt Harris to discuss the reputable medical websites that should be your source of information. These…
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