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Young marathon runner dies after army run
Health Headlines Commentary for September 24, 2019 Source:Young runner who died after Canada Army Run identified
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New guidelines for injectable opioid provision for the severely addicted
Health Headlines Commentary for September 23, 2019 Source:Give severely addicted drug users injectable medical-grade heroin: guideline Reference:Injectable opioid agonist treatment for opioid use disorder: a national clinical guideline
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Sunday House Call, #710, September 22, 2019: Beating viruses and parasites back
Sunday House Call, #710, September 22, 2019: Beating viruses and parasites back Topics today include:Researchers have uncovered a potential reason why people gain weight as they age. The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine report on positive progress in the development of a Herpes Simplex (Genital Herpes) vaccine. Animal models were successful. Now we need…
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Hand washing seems to be best compared to alcohol-based hand sanitizers when trying to eliminate flu virus.
Health Headlines Commentary for September 20, 2019 Source:Washing hands trumps hand sanitizer Reference:Situations Leading to Reduced Effectiveness of Current Hand Hygiene against Infectious Mucus from Influenza Virus-Infected Patients
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Wednesday House Call, September 18, 2019: Source of vaping-induced respiratory injuries remain elusive for now.
Wednesday House Call, September 18, 2019 Dr Barry Dworkin joins Rob Snow to discuss the latest health stories of an Ontario teenage admitted to hospital with a respiratory ailment seemingly linked to vaping. Several sports injuries: A Ottawa Senator’s player shoulder labral tear and an ulnar collateral ligament tear experienced by an NFL quarterback. Your…
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Governments’ political-expediency-yardstick that never looks past its nose will not spend the time and money preparing to protect its citizens from the next pandemic.
Health Headlines Commentary for September 18, 2019 Source:World not prepared for the next big pandemic: report
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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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