Dr. Barry Dworkin

August 30, 2017

Wednesday House Call August 30, 2017

Wednesday House Call August 30, 2017 Dr Barry Dworkin joins Brian Lilley to discuss the latest health stories of the week.

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August 30, 2017

Study stating eating more fat, less carbs can reduce heart disease mortality suffers from observational data bias

Health Headlines Commentary for August 30, 2017 Source: Recommended fat intake should increase, Canadian researchers say Reference: Associations of fats and carbohydrate intake with cardiovascular disease and mortality in 18 countries from five continents (PURE): a prospective cohort study Analysis: Results of global fats and carbs study may not be relevant for UK

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carbohydrates, diet, fat, heart disease, observational studies
August 29, 2017

Meaningful comprehensive changes needed to treat opioid addiction

Health Headlines Commentary for August 29, 2017 Source: Ontario urged to declare opioid emergency, as Ottawa safe-injection site sees 50

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Addiction, opioids
August 28, 2017

Case of measles confirmed in Toronto through Pearson Airport

Health Headlines Commentary for August 28, 2017 Source: Case of measles confirmed in Toronto, passengers at Pearson airport potentially exposed

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measles
August 27, 2017

Sunday House Call, #626, August 27, 2017: Snakeoil and teenage blood

Sunday House Call, #626, August 27, 2017 Topics today include: Teenage blood injections and Paltrow’s Goop under investigation Your calls about: New FDA approved ALS treatment does have specific limitations and indications Methadone treatments Shingles vaccine and immunosuppressive medication interactions Joint injections

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quackery
August 25, 2017

Functional MRI shows brain changes even after concussion recovery. Clinical significance still to be determined.

Health Headlines Commentary for August 25, 2017 Source: University athletes with concussions still show changes in the brain after medical clearance to play Reference: Neuroimaging of sport concussion: persistent alterations in brain structure and function at medical clearance

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concussion, functional MRI, Sports injuries
August 24, 2017

West Nile virus in Ontario: Most people do not have symptoms and recover without incident. Use repellent and protective clothing.

Health Headlines Commentary for August 24, 2017 Source: Ontario facing worst West Nile Virus ‘outbreak’ in 15 years, says researcher Reference: West Nile virus in Ontario, Canada: A twelve-year analysis of human case prevalence, mosquito surveillance, and climate data

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West Nile virus
August 23, 2017

Wednesday House Call August 23, 2017: Mosquito dive bombers

Wednesday House Call August 23, 2017 Dr Barry Dworkin joins Rob Snow to discuss the latest health stories of the week. Today: West Nile virus. Numb toes and pain. What can be the cause? Low back pain not being treated very well Hyperhidrosis or profuse sweating problems Shingles vaccine

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low back pain, neuropathy, shingles vaccine, West Nile virus
August 23, 2017

Yes, breakfast is important for children but Kellog’s selection-biased “study” is pure marketing disguised as science

Health Headlines Commentary for August 23, 2017 Source: Students who go to school hungry lose 2 hours of productivity every day: report Reference: Here is the press release. I especially like the “About Kellog Canada Inc” blurb at the end that lists their sugar laden cereals under the guidance of good nutrition.

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breakfast