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Sunday House Call, #718, November 24, 2019: The completely preventable epidemic that is killing children by the tens of thousands
Sunday House Call, #718, November 24, 2019: The completely preventable epidemic that is killing children by the tens of thousands Measles continues it resurgence in many parts of the world. The latest reports from Samoa and the Democratic Republic of Congo illustrate how easy it is for the fire to spread. Your calls today include:…
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Breast cancer vaccine article uses all the buzzwords that overhype the reality
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for November 22, 2019 Source:The poor example of science/medicine reporting: Trial vaccine wipes out breast cancer in Florida patient The better example:Mayo Breast Cancer Vaccine Could Be Available In Less Than A Decade
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Why doesn’t Madonna just drink from her toilet?
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for November 21, 2019 Source:Madonna takes ice bath, drinks her ‘urine’ after show in video clip
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Wednesday House Call, November 20, 2019: Stem Cells Ruses and Prince Andrew’s Sweat Pseudoscience
Wednesday House Call, November 20, 2019: Stem Cells Ruses and Prince Andrew’s Sweat Pseudoscience Dr Barry Dworkin joins Matt Harris to discuss a US company’s stem cell foray into Ottawa that mirrors the warnings about the industry as outlined in teh podcast Bad Batch. We review how Prince Andrew does indeed sweat and his claim…
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Carbon monoxide poisoning claims one life in home of elderly couple.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for November 20, 2019 Source:One man dead over carbon monoxide poisoning
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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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