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Toronto Medical Officer of Health says province should scrap philosophical and religious exemptions for student vaccinations
Health Headlines Commentary for September 17, 2019 Source:Province should scrap philosophical, religious exemptions for student vaccinations: de Villa
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Peanut allergy treatment will help some children avoid/reduce severe allergic reactions but at significant financial cost.
Health Headlines Commentary for September 16, 2019 Source:Health experts back treatment for kids with peanut allergy
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Sunday House Call, #709, September 15, 2019: Cheap generics lead to worldwide drug shortage
Sunday House Call, #709, September 15, 2019: Cheap generics lead to worldwide drug shortage Topics today include:The Economist writes this week about how cheap generic drug prices have lead to global shortages because they have become unprofitable to produce. Governments looking to create pharmacare programs will likely make the situation even worse. Your calls about…
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Vending-machine opioids is an interesting proposal to save lives but evaluate this idea with the Law of Unintended Consequences in mind before it becomes policy.
Health Headlines Commentary for September 13, 2019 Source:Vending-machine opioids a cheap way to save lives, says Vancouver doctor
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How the same old solutions and approaches will not repair the problems with hallway medicine and our health care system in general
Health Headlines Commentary for September 12, 2019 Source:$4.25M new funding aims to reduce hallway medicine in Ottawa
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Vaping deaths may be linked to improper use with oil-based cannabis liquids but needs to be confirmed by ongoing investigations
Health Headlines Commentary for September 11, 2019 Source:U.S. vaping concerns loom as Canada legalizes pot devices
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Wednesday House Call, September 11, 2019: Gluten-free is hype for vast majority of people
Wednesday House Call, September 11, 2019 Dr Barry Dworkin joins Rob Snow to discuss vaping deaths, fractured kneecaps, gluten-free does nothing for those with celiac and gluten sensitivity, and drug shortages. Your calls about The Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) for colon cancer screening Use of topical analgesics The importance of using a statin after stenting…
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Nasal spray flu vaccine format will not be available this year
Health Headlines Commentary for September 9, 2019 Source:No nasal spray available for flu vaccine this year
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Sunday House Call, #708, September 8, 2019: If you ignore media reports about food and health outcome observational studies, you will not do so at your peril.
Sunday House Call, #708, September 8, 2019: If you ignore media reports about food and health outcome observational studies, you will not do so at your peril. More hype about soft drinks killing you and vegetarian diets causing strokes and alternate day fasting being the latest way to lose weight. At least report these studies…
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