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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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Sunday House Call, #716, November 10, 2019: Get the lead out!
Sunday House Call, #716, November 10, 2019: Get the lead out! Topics today include:The lead levels in Canad’a water supply are not uniform across the country. Some areas and regions have levels that exceed the recommended standards. For those people who have levels above the limit, these water filters can help eliminate up to 99.9…
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Parent claims to be assessed in court about alleged H1N1 vaccine side effects and its responsibility in the death of their daughter.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for November 8, 2019 Source:At rare trial of alleged vaccine side effects, parents say H1N1 flu shot killed 5-year-old daughter
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‘Confused’ Ontario city spends $45K toward naturopathic clinic — because it has a shortage of doctors
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for November 7, 2019 Source:‘Confused’ Ontario city spends $45K toward naturopathic clinic — because it has a shortage of doctors Reference: Supported by science?: What Canadian naturopaths advertise to the public
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Funding for proactive approaches to prevent obesity is lacking whereas costs associated for the treatment for the disease are staggering.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for November 6, 2019 Source:It costs Canada $9B to treat obesity, while barely any money is put into preventative care Reference:The Heavy Burden of Obesity
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