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Sunday House Call, #670, October 7, 2018: The lifespan of the flu shot
Sunday House Call, #670, October 7, 2018: The lifespan of the flu shot Topics today include: Answering a question of about whether the flu vaccine effectiveness wanes during the season and if so do you require a booster?* Your calls about: chronic couch A bump near the ear Second-hand exposure to marijuana in apartment buildings…
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Marketing extols the virtues of standing desks using low quality studies to support its health benefits. If you like them use them because of personal preference.
Health Headlines Commentary for October 5, 2018 Source: Standing desk recommendations based on weak science Reference: Workplace interventions for reducing sitting at work An example of the false advertising of health benefits
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Hospital funding increased by Ontario government. What is the denominator in all of this? Without it, how are we to analyze how much of the problem is addressed?
Health Headlines Commentary for October 4, 2018 Source: Ontario increases hospital funding by $90 million to address overcrowding
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Wednesday House Call, October 3, 2018: It’s in the water!
Wednesday House Call, October 3, 2018: It’s in the water! Dr Barry Dworkin joins Rob Snow to discuss the latest health stories of the week. Today: Cannabidiol extending to food and beverage industry? Your calls about: Management and treatment of a sore back possibly caused by a herniated disc A woman with a history of…
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Predicting the severity of the upcoming flu season is a roll of the dice
Health Headlines Commentary for October 1, 2018 Source: Flu season this year could be mild – but you should still get your flu shot
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Sunday House Call, #669, September 30, 2018: News reports that use relative risk to incite fear misrepresent the absolute risk and disrespect the audience
Sunday House Call, #669, September 30, 2018: News reports that use relative risk to incite fear misrepresent the absolute risk and disrespect the audience Topics today include: An news report about colon cancer in younger adults uses relative risk to incite fear. Indeed, the symptoms and signs of colon cancer should be evaluated regardless of…
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Man succumbs to legionnaires’ pneumonia
Health Headlines Commentary for September 28, 2018 Source: Place du Portage worker dies of legionnaires’ disease
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News report should have started with disclaimer: Warning: Anecdotes ahead!
Health Headlines Commentary for September 27, 2018 Source: The Athletic — Back from the abyss: Kyle Okposo opens up about the darkest days of his life
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Wednesday House Call, September 26, 2018: When the lights go out
Wednesday House Call, September 26, 2018: When the lights go out Dr Barry Dworkin joins Rob Snow to discuss the latest health stories of the week. Today: Medication availability and safety after a power failure. Your calls: What happens if you stop statin therapy? Type B meningitis vaccine What is Holiday Heart? How do you…
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