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FB1006: AI-discovered drug advances to clinical trials for ALS treatment
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for February 29, 2024 Source:FB1006: AI-discovered drug advances to clinical trials for ALS treatment
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Eating a healthy plant-based diet may make sleep apnea less likely? Nothing inherent in plants that reduces the risk, rather adopting healthy eating reduces risk of weight gain; one of the risk factors for developing sleep apnea.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for February 28, 2024 Source:Eating a healthy plant-based diet may make sleep apnea less likely Reference:Plant-based and vegetarian diets are associated with reduced obstructive sleep apnoea risk
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Can your doctor dump you as a patient for going to a walk-in clinic? No, but in Ontario, if you are signed-up to your family doctor’s practice, your family doctor will have to foot the bill for your walk-in clinic visit.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for February 27, 2024 Source:Can your doctor dump you as a patient for going to a walk-in clinic?
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Measles travel advisories, New Canadian Pharmacare not covering the cost of Ozempic for people with type 2 diabetes, and a possible new treatment pathway for people suffering from Crohn’s disease.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for February 26, 2024 Source:Treating newly-diagnosed Crohn’s patients with advanced therapy leads to dramatic improvements in outcomes
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House Calls, #915, February 25, 2024: Measles travel advisories in light of WHO reports of outbreaks in certain areas of the world. Recommendations for those planning to travel during March Break.
Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on Global Increase in Measles and Risk to CanadaOntario’s top doctor warns of ‘potential outbreaks’ of measlesWarning about possible measles outbreaksMeasles the ‘most transmissible infection on the planet,’ warns expert Your Calls and Comments:
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Causal relationship remains to be determined for a blood test may be able to predict heart attack risk within 6 months. Authors of the study recommend further evaluation.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for February 23, 2024 Source:A simple blood test may be able to predict heart attack risk within 6 months Reference:Markers of imminent myocardial infarction
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Does ‘zombie deer disease’ pose risks for humans? No evidence to date that it does.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for February 22, 2024 Source:Does ‘zombie deer disease’ pose risks for humans?
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The hype surrounding Magnesium (Mg). People who require a supplement usually have a contributing medical issue. For the majority of healthy people, Mg supplements are not needed. Plenty in the food you eat.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for February 21, 2024 Source:What is the magnesium trend about? A guide to magnesium supplements: benefits, drawbacks and more
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More than a bad trip: Experts warn about the risk of cannabis-induced psychosis
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for February 20, 2024 Source:More than a bad trip: Experts warn about the risk of cannabis-induced psychosis
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