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Sunday House Call, #631, October 8, 2017: I’ll take the more expensive placebo
Sunday House Call, #631, October 8, 2017: I’ll take the more expensive placebo Topics today include: An interesting study on the psychology of therapeutic response to treatment using placebos based on the cost of said treatment. Your calls about: The difference between a CAT scan and MRI Treatment of tennis elbow An update from…
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Universal flu vaccine in development. Clinical trial to start in the UK.
Health Headlines Commentary for October 6, 2017 Source: Flu vaccine: NHS patients wanted to test ‘universal’ jab Reference:
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Wednesday House Call October 4, 2017
Wednesday House Call October 4, 2017 Dr Barry Dworkin joins Rob Snow to discuss the latest health stories of the week. Today: The flu vaccine and vaccine rejection, hernia repair, pain management for prostate cancer, abnormal vaginal bleeding , and nocturnal leg cramps.
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No evidence that meditation reduces heart disease risk. Do it because you like doing so.
Health Headlines Commentary for October 4, 2017 Source: Meditation may help prevent heart disease, doctors say Reference: Meditation and Cardiovascular Risk Reduction
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Scant evidence to suggest skipping breakfast increases risk of heart disease. Total lifestyle choice at play instead.
Health Headlines Commentary for October 3, 2017 Source: Most important meal of the day? Skipping breakfast may be linked to poor heart health Reference: The Importance of Breakfast in Atherosclerosis Disease Analysis: Regularly skipping breakfast linked to hardening of the arteries
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New blood test for early diagnosis of heart attack still needs further evaluation
Health Headlines Commentary for September 28, 2017 Source: ‘Instant’ blood test for heart attacks Reference: Direct Comparison of Cardiac Myosin-Binding Protein C with Cardiac Troponins for the Early Diagnosis of Acute Myocardial Infarction
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Wednesday House Call September 27, 2017: Cleansing yourself of nonsense
Wednesday House Call September 27, 2017: Cleansing yourself of nonsense Dr Barry Dworkin joins Rob Snow to discuss the latest health stories of the week. Today: The folly of juice cleanses ( These articles purGe that premise) The one thing you need to know before you detox “Detox”: Ritual purification masquerading as medicine and wellness…
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Study finds quitting ASA after heart attack increases risk of another
Health Headlines Commentary for September 27, 2017 Source: Heart disease patients who quit their daily Aspirin are at risk of heart attack, stroke: study Reference: Low-Dose Aspirin Discontinuation and Risk of Cardiovascular Events: A Swedish Nationwide, Population-Based Cohort Study
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Sports and energy drinks should be avoided during childhood and adolescence
Health Headlines Commentary for September 26, 2017 Source: Sports and energy drinks should be avoided during childhood and adolescence Reference: Energy and sports drinks in children and adolescents
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