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Dr. Barry Dworkin

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  • February 6, 2020

    Many limitations in cohort study that suggests, at least for white Finnish public sector workers, that ‘People on blood pressure, cholesterol meds often let healthy habits slip’

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for February 6, 2020 Source:People on blood pressure, cholesterol meds often let healthy habits slip Reference:Lifestyle Changes in Relation to Initiation of Antihypertensive and Lipid‐Lowering Medication: A Cohort Study

    tagged:

    drug compliance, medications
  • February 5, 2020

    HIV vaccine hopes should not be “dashed” by trial failure. Results contribute to understanding and formulating new approaches. We learn from our mistakes and failures in order to attain our goals.

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for February 5, 2020 Source:HIV vaccine hopes dashed by trial results

    tagged:

    HIV, Vaccines
  • February 4, 2020

    Yes of course consumption of fish and potatoes is the only reason this man is 109 years-old.

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for February 4, 2020 Source:Canada’s oldest known man turns 109, swears by a diet of fish and potatoes

    tagged:

    longevity
  • February 3, 2020

    CAR-T therapy has its successes for treating leukemias and other blood cancers but please do not sell it in press releases with testimonials that do not cite the serious side effects of treatment.

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for February 3, 2020 Source:CAR-T cell therapy—new hope when standard cancer treatments fail

    tagged:

    acute lymphoblastic leukemia, Car-T
  • February 2, 2020

    Sunday House Call, #725, February 2, 2020: Subduing peanut anaphylaxis

    Sunday House Call, #725, February 2, 2020: Subduing peanut anaphylaxis Topics today include: The FDA approves the first oral treatment to reduce the risk of peanut anaphyaxis for children and adolescents. Lung repairs itself more than expected after people stop smoking. Your calls about: An x-ray shows some degeneration of the sacroiliac joint in an…

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  • January 31, 2020

    The pathophysiology of how stress contributes to the development of grey hair

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for January 31, 2020 Source:Scientists Confirm That Stress Can Indeed Turn Hair Grey Reference:Hyperactivation of sympathetic nerves drives depletion of melanocyte stem cells

    tagged:

    grey hair, stress
  • January 30, 2020

    Environmental and health consequences of fracking report raises some awareness of the issue but unfortunately cherry picks it sources for information to support its mandate.

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for January 30, 2020 Source:Birth defects, cancer and disease among potential health risks from fracking for Canadians, doctors warn Reference: Link to report

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  • January 29, 2020

    Electroconvulsive therapy has it indications for use and does help people who suffer from treatment-resistant mental illness

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for January 29, 2020 Source:It may sound scary but Electroconvulsive Therapy is saving lives

    tagged:

    ECT, electroconvulsive therapy
  • January 28, 2020

    Little evidence to suggest surgical face masks will protect you from coronavirus

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for January 28, 2020 Source:Can face masks protect you from the coronavirus? Experts weigh in

    tagged:

    coronavirus, face masks
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