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Reports of data manipulation of Tavneos efficacy leads to retraction of study by the New England Journal of Medicine and advisory from Health Canada.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for July 10, 2026 Source:Health Canada warns doctors not to start this prescription medication Colby Cosh: The drug that was approved on fake data
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What to know about cyclospora, the gut-churning parasite causing illness in several U.S. states, and how to avoid it
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for July 9, 2026 Source:What to know about cyclospora, the gut-churning parasite causing illness in several U.S. states, and how to avoid it
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Injectable “mini livers” developed in a mouse model may help boost an ailing liver and possible circumvent the need for liver transplant in certain clinical situations.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for July 8, 2026 Source:Scientists Create Tiny “Mini Livers” That Could One Day Replace Liver Transplants Reference:Image-guided injectable niche for hepatocyte transplantation
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Millions take omega-3 fish oil for brain health but a new study found no benefit at least in the short term.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 30, 2026 Source:Millions take omega-3 fish oil for brain health but a new study found no benefit Reference: CNS target engagement of high-dose DHA supplementation in older adults at risk for dementia: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
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Genetic/molecular mechanism discovered to explain why heart muscle does not develop cancer or at least rarely does so.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 29, 2026 Source:Why Does the Heart Rarely Develop Cancer?
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House Calls, #1020, June 28, 2026: Waiting to Death
An excellent report from Sharon Kirkey in the National Post about Canadians who are dying in in emergency rooms as they wait for definitive care exemplifies the continued degradation of health care services. Our governments turn a blind eye to what works in other countries that have universal health care access. Your calls about the…
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Weight-loss drug approved to treat sleep apnea in Canada
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 26, 2026 Source:Weight-loss drug approved to treat sleep apnea in Canada
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