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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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Ottawa Public Health confirms second measles case
Health Headlines Commentary for April 8, 2019 Source:Ottawa Public Health investigating second measles case
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Sunday House Call, #690, April 7, 2019: Avoid the buzz. Use Skrillex!
Sunday House Call, #690, April 7, 2019: Avoid the buzz. Use Skrillex! Topics today include: A new way to potentially reduce mosquito bites. Your calls about: Pain management choices after surgery Is Green Tea effective in preventing prostate cancer? (No) When is surgery recommended for tennis elbow? Probiotics: Hype vs Reality Epipens and erectile dysfunction…
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Standing desk health claims lack solid evidence. If you like them, then use them.
Health Headlines Commentary for April 2, 2019 Source: Do standing desks really help you lose weight? Reference: The effect of sit-stand desks on office worker behavioral and health outcomes: A scoping review
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