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Wednesday House Call, October 2, 2019: What lives in your ear canal.
Wednesday House Call, October 2, 2019: What lives in your ear canal. Dr Barry Dworkin joins Rob Snow to discuss the latest health stories of the week. Rob talks about changes to OHIP coverage with the elimination of coverage for non-evidenced-based medical procedures including the routine removal of ear wax. Rob wanted to know what…
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Your cold does not come from exposure to cold temperatures
Health Headlines Commentary for October 2, 2019 Source:Does cold weather make you sick?
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Beef consumption recommendations based on meta-analysis of observational studies with “low certainty of evidence”.
Health Headlines Commentary for October 1, 2019 Source:No, beef isn’t bad for you: Scientists conclude there is no need to eat less red or processed meat Reference:Unprocessed Red Meat and Processed Meat Consumption: Dietary Guideline Recommendations From the Nutritional Recommendations (NutriRECS) Consortium
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Surprise! European Hydration Institute industry-funded study concludes that water is not the best choice for hydration.
Health Headlines Commentary for September 30, 2019 Source:Which drink is best for hydration? Hint: It isn’t water Reference:A randomized trial to assess the potential of different beverages to affect hydration status: development of a beverage hydration index Coca-Cola funds the EHI.
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Sunday House Call, #711, September 29, 2019: The drug shortages hit home
Sunday House Call, #711, September 29, 2019: The drug shortages hit home Topics today include:The drug shortages in Canada are becoming increasingly common and directly affecting patient care. It seems to be getting worse. Three African countries are embarking on a measles vaccination blitz to counter the epidemic that has kill more than 3500 people,…
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We’re number 25! Touting that we have achieved the greatest level of Canadian physicians per 100,000 people misrepresents the reality of how far behind we are compared to other OECD countries.
Health Headlines Commentary for September 27, 2019 Source:Despite more doctors, many Canadians don’t have a family physician: report Reference:OECD data physicians/100,000
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First case of West Nile Virus reported in Ottawa. It will pale in comparison to the upcoming (and risk generally ignored/dismissed by the public) flu season except you can do something to help prevent the flu.
Health Headlines Commentary for September 26, 2019 Source:Ottawa has first case of human West Nile virus infection for 2019
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Wednesday House Call, September 25, 2019: Calls for elimination of non-medical vaccine exemptions in Ontario
Wednesday House Call, September 25, 2019: Calls for elimination of non-medical vaccine exemptions in Ontario Dr Barry Dworkin joins Rob Snow to discuss Toronto Public Health’s call for the elimination of vaccine exemption for philosophical and religious reasons. Your calls about: Hayfever management Muscle fascia stretching is not a thing Whooping cough in a 75…
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California public health officials advises public to stop vaping until source of related illness is determined.
Health Headlines Commentary for September 24, 2019 Source:California health officials tell everyone to stop vaping right now
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