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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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Study shows that treating appendicitis with antibiotics for certain patients fulfilling certain criteria can mitigate the need for conventional surgery.
Health Headlines Commentary for September 26, 2018 Source: Antibiotics for appendicitis? Surgery often not needed Reference: Five-Year Follow-up of Antibiotic Therapy for Uncomplicated Acute Appendicitis in the APPAC Randomized Clinical Trial
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Junk food withdrawal akin to quitting drugs? Media reporting demonstrates that it still does not grasp the limitations of observational studies.
Health Headlines Commentary for September 25, 2018 Source: Withdrawal symptoms from quitting junk food similar to when quitting drugs: study Reference: Development of the Highly Processed Food Withdrawal Scale
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Sunday House Call, #668, September 23, 2018: I want my junk food NOW!
Sunday House Call, #668, September 23, 2018: I want my junk food NOW! Topics today include: News reports about an observational study on junk food withdrawal symptoms being similar to that experienced when quitting drugs cannot in any way show cause and effect. Are e-cigarettes less harmful than cigarettes? The Economist publishes a good review.…
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