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Wednesday House Call, July 25, 2018: Beef Jerky dangers?
Wednesday House Call, July 25, 2018: Beef Jerky dangers? Dr Barry Dworkin joins Rob Snow to discuss the latest health stories of the week. Today:. An observational study looking at how nitrates found in beef jerky for example can induce manic episodes in susceptible individuals. A small primer on nitrate exposure reviewed here. We discussed…
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Sunday House Call, #661, July 22, 2018: Take a deep breath. Observational study does not have the power to demonstrate air pollution exposure can cause breast cancer.
Sunday House Call, #661, July 22, 2018: Take a deep breath. Observational study does not have the power to demonstrate air pollution exposure can cause breast cancer. Topics today include: An observational study about air pollution and breast cancer incidence is overhyped and misrepresented in media reports. Commentary and Background: 3 reasons why today’s headlines…
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Alcohol-related liver disease increasing in younger U.S. adults according to observational study
Health Headlines Commentary for July 20, 2018 Source: Deaths by alcohol-related liver disease skyrocket among young adults, U.S. study shows Reference: Mortality due to cirrhosis and liver cancer in the United States, 1999-2016: observational study
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Wednesday House Call, July 18, 2018
Wednesday House Call, July 18, 2018 Dr Barry Dworkin joins Rob Snow to discuss the latest health stories of the week. Today: An Ottawa clinic is being investigated for unclean medical equipment and patients have been asked to get tested for hepatitis B and C and HIV. We talked about meningococcal meningitis and the importance…
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Ottawa clinic’s improperly cleaned equipment leads to testing advisory for patients
Health Headlines Commentary for July 18, 2018 Source: Ottawa clinic warns 4,600 patients of hepatitis, HIV risk over unclean equipment
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Sunday House Call, #660, July 15, 2018: Are you still immune to mumps, measles, and rubella?
Sunday House Call, #660, July 15, 2018: Are you still immune to mumps, measles, and rubella? Topics today include: Ensuring you are still immune to mumps, measles, and rubella and what to do if you are not. Your calls about: Shingles vaccine How do I know if I my antidepressant medication is working or is…
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What are the signs and symptoms of concussion? Survey indicates only half of Canadians can answer this question.
Health Headlines Commentary for July 13, 2018 Source: Only half of Canadians know the signs of concussions: survey
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Toronto’s chief medical officer calls for decriminalization of all drugs for personal use
Health Headlines Commentary for July 10, 2018 Source: Toronto’s chief medical officer calls for decriminalization of all drugs for personal use
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Observational study of Korean population shows relationship between cancer and diabetes risk but does not have the power to prove cause and effect.
Health Headlines Commentary for July 9, 2018 Source: Cancer diagnosis tied to increased risk of diabetes Reference: Incidence of Diabetes After Cancer Development: A Korean National Cohort Study