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Wednesday House Call, April 17, 2019: “Still waiting after all those years”
Wednesday House Call, April 17, 2019 Dr Barry Dworkin joins Rob Snow to discuss the latest health stories of the week. Today we discuss the hypocrisy of our “single-payer” universal health care system. Ontario’s Workplace Safety and Insurance Board routinely pays for its clients to have quick access for MRIs to speed up evaluation and…
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Proof-of-concept succeeds in producing functional 3D-printed heart tissue and anatomical architecture but clinical application requires many trials in animal models before considering human ones.
Health Headlines Commentary for April 16, 2019 Source: Tiny heart 3-D-printed using patient’s own cells, paving way for ‘fully personalized’ transplants Reference: 3D Printing of Personalized Thick and Perfusable Cardiac Patches and Hearts
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If truly happening, ‘measles parties’ designed to purposefully infect children with a potentially fatal disease is the epitome of ignorance and can be considered a form of child abuse.
Health Headlines Commentary for April 14, 2019 Source:‘Measles parties’ are a ‘terrible idea,’ experts warn
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Sunday House Call, #691, April 14, 2019: Test your testing awareness by testing yourself about the necessity of tests.
Sunday House Call, #691, April 14, 2019: Test your testing awareness by testing yourself about the necessity of tests. Topics today include: A case of LESS is MORE; unnecessary lab tests CAN cause unneeded stress for patients. These apps will help you prevent overtesting and reduce harm.: Choosing Wisely Canada:WebAndroid AppiOS Electronic Preventive Services Selector…
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Add hospital privacy curtains to the list of under-recognized sources of bacterial contamination
Health Headlines Commentary for April 12, 2019 Source: Hospital privacy curtains could be reservoir of deadly bacteria — study
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There is no one encompassing reason why more children and teens think about suicide according to study
Health Headlines Commentary for April 11, 2019 Source: More children and teens are having suicidal thoughts, but experts can’t pinpoint why Reference: Suicidal Attempts and Ideation Among Children and Adolescents in US Emergency Departments, 2007-2015
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Wednesday House Call, April 10, 2019: Bursting the anti-vax balloon.
Wednesday House Call, April 10, 2019: Bursting the anti-vax balloon. Dr Barry Dworkin joins Rob Snow to discuss the latest health stories of the week. Today: MMR crisis in New York City results in mandatory vaccination. Toppling anti-vaxxer tropes with ease. This website provides the ammunition. Your calls about: Can you get MMR vaccine when…
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Melatonin use generally safe but some people are exceeding recommended dose. It can help for jet lag but little evidence that it helps for other sleep disorders/problems.
Health Headlines Commentary for April 10, 2019 Source: Experts warn of risks of taking melatonin to help you sleep
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Under-reported potentially fatal drug-resistant fungal organism noted to be spreading worldwide
Health Headlines Commentary for April 9, 2019 Source: A Mysterious Infection, Spanning the Globe in a Climate of Secrecy – The New York Times
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