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Dairy study results have more holes than Swiss cheese. It is the trifecta of being a press release, unpublished, and an observational study. Nothing to see here.
Health Headlines Commentary for August 30, 2018 Source: It’s time to reconsider low-dairy diets, new study suggests Reference: Press Release
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Wednesday House Call, August 29, 2018: The perils of observational studies when the media gets their hands on them
Wednesday House Call, August 29, 2018: The perils of observational studies when the media gets their hands on them Dr Barry Dworkin joins Brain Lilley to discuss the latest health stories of the week. Today: How observational studies are reported in the media: the track record is not good. Your calls about: Vertebral compression fractures.…
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Retinal eye exam study for the early detection of Alzheimer’s has his limitations and requires larger study populations to evaluate whether this is an effective screening test
Health Headlines Commentary for August 29, 2018 Source: Simple eye exam may be able to screen for Alzheimer’s: study Reference: Association of Preclinical Alzheimer Disease With Optical Coherence Tomographic Angiography Findings
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What are the implications for fetal and infant health if cannabis is used during pregnancy and breastfeeding?
Health Headlines Commentary for August 28, 2018 Source: Marijuana found in breast milk up to 6 days after mom’s use, study says Reference: Marijuana Use During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: Implications for Neonatal and Childhood Outcomes
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ASA not helpful as a primary prevention measure to reduce risk of first heart attack or stroke according to studies
Health Headlines Commentary for August 27, 2018 Source: Aspirin disappoints for avoiding first heart attack, stroke Reference: Use of aspirin to reduce risk of initial vascular events in patients at moderate risk of cardiovascular disease (ARRIVE): a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial Effects of Aspirin for Primary Prevention in Persons with Diabetes Mellitus
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Sunday House Call, #664, August 26, 2018: Bartender! A shot of vodka with a coconut oil chaser.
Sunday House Call, #664, August 26, 2018: Bartender! A shot of vodka with a coconut oil chaser. Topics today include: The problem with hyperbole especially when it comes to observational studies that proclaim that there is “no safe level of alcohol“. And while you’re at it, add coconut oil to your list as well. …
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If you like coconut oil, use it. If you do not, then don’t. But do not overhype it claiming it is either a superfood (there are none) or The Great “Toxin” (of which it is not).
Health Headlines Commentary for August 24, 2018 Source: Is coconut oil a superfood or dietary scourge?
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Short-term solution available for those who cannot get an Epipen due to shortages
Health Headlines Commentary for August 23, 2018 Source: Mom hesitates in using son’s EpiPen on herself amid shortage
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Wednesday House Call, August 22, 2018
Wednesday House Call, August 22, 2018 Dr Barry Dworkin joins Brian Lilley to discuss the latest health stories of the week. Today: A caller wants to know whether a reaction that she had was due to Shingrix vaccine Treatment of spinal stenosis A full-thickness tear of the supraspinatus muscle. Is surgery warranted? The valsartan recall.…
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