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Study leaves many questions about health outcomes for pregnant women with coronavirus. It did not mention if socioeconomic disparities play a role. Focused on U.S. population where access to care is not equal.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 25, 2020 Source: Study Raises Concerns for Pregnant Women With the Coronavirus
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Urgent preparations for second wave may not resonate with the public.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 24, 2020 Source:Masks, field hospitals should be part of urgent preparations for second wave, says Ontario Hospital Association
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Industrial strength sanitizer is good for machinery and surfaces but not your hands. Health Canada recalls for many of these products.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 23, 2020 Source: Health Canada posts recalls for three more hand sanitizer products
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U.S. and Brazil lead the pack in contributions to the largest daily increase to date of confirmed COVID-19 cases
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 22, 2020 Source:WHO reports largest single-day increase in coronavirus cases
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Sunday House Call, #744, June 21, 2020: The Debunking Protocols. No, not another conspiracy theory but an evidenced-based treatise on how to respectfully counter misinformation by @CaulfieldTim.
Sunday House Call, #744, June 21, 2020 Topics today include: How to debunk misinformation by using a respectful, evidenced-supported, clear and concise approach. Tim Caulfield provides a guide here. Your flushable wipes are not so flushable yet profitable for your plumber. Your calls about COVID-19 and family visits Kidney stones COVID-19 treatments based on press…
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Way too early to conclude that blood type plays a role in COVID-19 outcomes for people with severe respiratory failure
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 19, 2020 Source:Study ties blood type to COVID-19 risk; O may help, A hurt Reference:Genomewide Association Study of Severe Covid-19 with Respiratory Failure
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Ontario schools will need to reopen to create a healthy routine for children but long list of SickKids recommendations to mitigate SARS-CoV-2 exposure will be challenging for teachers, parents and their children.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 18, 2020 Source:Hand hygiene, no face masks: SickKids experts on how schools can safely reopen in the fall
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Low risk perception among under-20’s in Ontario likely contributing to increasing COVID-19 cases in this age group. Before you criticize, if older individuals did not see their group affected, similar result would ensue. Classic risk perception psychology at work.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 17, 2020 Source:‘Significant increase’ in number of new COVID-19 cases among under-20s in Ontario, study finds
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Low prevalence of reported SARS-CoV-2 infections means that recommendations to reduce spread have worked reasonably well and must continue while we move through the stages of reopening society.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 16, 2020 Source:Why a 1% infection rate might not be a win for Ottawa
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