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Sunday House Call, #677, December 16, 2018: Mice gut bacteria shed some clues in autism pathophysiology research
Sunday House Call, #677, December 16, 2018: Mice gut bacteria shed some clues in autism pathophysiology research Topics today include: An interesting article in The Economist about several hypotheses involving gut bacteria in mice and their influence on behaviour. Your calls about: Blocked Salivary Gland Osteoarthritis and osteoporosis Vertigo Gallbladder issues Finding a family doctor
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A twofer today: Where are our vaccines and an approach to reducing the risk of illicit opioid contamination.
Health Headlines Commentary for December 14, 2018 Source: Safer opioids needed to stem overdose epidemic, Canada’s top doctor says Comment: Three hours after this broadcast, Ottawa Public Health contacted our office to inform us that we would receive our vaccine supply the same day.
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ICU stethoscopes examined for bacterial contamination. What does this portend for your health professional’s office setting?
Health Headlines Commentary for December 13, 2018 Source: Stethoscopes loaded with bacteria, including the one that causes Staph infection: Study Reference: Molecular analysis of bacterial contamination on stethoscopes in an intensive care unit
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Wednesday House Call, December 12, 2018: Just show up!
Wednesday House Call, December 12, 2018 Dr Barry Dworkin joins Rob Snow to discuss the latest health stories of the week. Today: Access to physicians hampered by people not showing up for their appointments. Your calls about: Hip replacement and plantar fasciitis Longstanding fatigue Sciatic nerve pain Excessive sweating and its treatment
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Multiple reasons for drug shortages in Canada
Health Headlines Commentary for December 11, 2018 Source: Canadians concerned about drug shortages, survey says
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Ottawa Public Health goes on vaccine registration blitz
Health Headlines Commentary for December 10, 2018 Source: Over 25,000 students could be suspended in blitz for better vaccine coverage
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We are not as prepared as we should be for the next flu pandemic. Human nature being what it is will fall back on being reactive instead of proactive.
Health Headlines Commentary for December 6, 2018 Source: NOT WHERE WE NEED TO BE: Canada, world not ready for next flu pandemic
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