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Dr. Barry Dworkin

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  • December 12, 2018

    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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  • December 12, 2018

    Preliminary data on screen time and changes in adolescent brain development is just that: preliminary data. I will wait for the study’s completion and its publishing date

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    screen-time
  • December 11, 2018

    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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    drug shortage
  • December 10, 2018

    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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  • December 7, 2018

    Over-the-top reaction to a moderate statement about offering the option of six french fries and a small salad in addition to the available size offerings belies the societal problem of how we have normalized junk food.

    Health Headlines Commentary for December 7, 2018 Source: How many fries should be in a serving? Six, according to professor

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    french fries, junk food
  • December 6, 2018

    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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    flu pandemic
  • December 5, 2018

    Wednesday House Call, December 5, 2018

    Wednesday House Call,  December 5, 2018 Dr Barry Dworkin joins Rob Snow to discuss the latest health stories of the week. Today: Rob and I discuss the failure of Public Health to deliver adequate supply of Flumist vaccine for children. Your calls about: Woman calls about a three-month history of headache Adolescents increasingly using vaping…

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  • December 5, 2018

    Some high school students exposed to a person with active TB. Understanding the appropriate Public Health response.

    Health Headlines Commentary for December 5, 2018 Source: Ottawa Public Health warns of TB risk at Ridgemont HS

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    public health policy, TB, tuberculosis
  • December 4, 2018

    Should boxing be banned because of the concussion toll and long-term health damage to boxers? What about MMA?

    Health Headlines Commentary for December 4, 2018 Source: ‘Boxing should be abolished’: Adonis Stevenson knockout prompts concern in medical community

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    concussion
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