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Ontario expanding prescribing powers for registered nurses is a good idea but it will not have much impact on reducing the strain on family medicine practices
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for November 7, 2023 Source:Ontario expanding prescribing powers for registered nurses
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‘A public health concern’: Should Canadians stop turning back the clocks? Well, everyday millions of people travel with changes in time zones. How will this impact health if one hour of change is purported to be a risk?
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for November 6, 2023 Source:‘A public health concern’: Should Canadians stop turning back the clocks?
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Sunday House Call, #900, November 5, 2023: Breast Cancer Screening now extended to include women over 40 years of age. Dr. David Jacobs (@DrJacobsRad), President of the Ontario Association of Radiologists, reviews the evidence for this change
Sunday House Call, #900, November 5, 2023: Breast Cancer Screening now extended to include women over 40 years of age. My friend and colleague Dr. David Jacobs (@DrJacobsRad), President of the Ontario Association of Radiologists, reviews the evidence that led to this change for the better. New breast screening guidelines have been established in Ontario.…
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Tongxinluo capsules improve health after heart attack, study shows. If true, then it is important to determine how it works and what compounds are responsible.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for November 3, 2023 Source:Tongxinluo capsules improve health after heart attack, study shows Reference:Traditional Chinese Medicine Compound (Tongxinluo) and Clinical Outcomes of Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction
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So, you have a cold. What are the best ways to find relief? Most products do very little.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for November 2, 2023 Source:So, you have a cold. What are the best ways to find relief?
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Intermittent fasting is safe, effective for those with Type 2 diabetes for at least 6 months, study suggests. Whether people are able to do this for their lifetime remains to be seen.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for November 1, 2023 Source:Intermittent fasting is safe, effective for those with Type 2 diabetes, study suggests Reference:Effect of Time-Restricted Eating on Weight Loss in Adults With Type 2 Diabetes
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Ontario lowering age for regular breast cancer screenings to 40 starting in the Fall of 2024.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 31, 2023 Source:Ontario lowering age for regular breast cancer screenings to 40
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Covid shots may slightly increase risk of stroke in older adults, particularly when administered with certain flu vaccines.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 30, 2023 Source:Covid shots may slightly increase risk of stroke in older adults, particularly when administered with certain flu vaccines
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Sunday House Call, #899, October 29, 2023: Health Insurance Companies Math
How purchasing prescription medication costs $187 for three months but if you renew every month instead of every three, it will cost you $10 per month. Go figure. A review of Fentanyl and the misunderstanding of what happens if it comes in contact with your skin. Your Calls and Comments:
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