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Dr. Barry Dworkin

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  • September 17, 2025

    Meta-analysis of 48 observational studies notes that gestational diabetes may be tied to huge rises in ADHD and autism.

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for September 17, 2025 Source:Gestational diabetes tied to huge rises in ADHD and autism

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    ADHD, autism, gestational diabetes
  • September 16, 2025

    A common nasal spray may help prevent Covid. What a new study shows and the many caveats within it.

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for September 16, 2025 Source:A common nasal spray may help prevent Covid. What a new study shows Reference:Azelastine Nasal Spray for Prevention of SARS-CoV-2 InfectionsA Phase 2 Randomized Clinical Trial

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    antihistamines, covid
  • September 15, 2025

    Exercise is an excellent first-line adjunct for the treatment of depression. However the patient’s motivation to do so hinges upon the severity of symptoms of the disease.

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for September 15, 2025 Source:Exercise should be first-line treatment for depression, Ottawa researcher says

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    depression, exercise
  • September 14, 2025

    House Calls, #980, September 14, 2025: To be silenced is not golden

    The health claims about Beer Spas.Pancreatic islet cell transplant successful with genetic modification of transplanted cells to mitigate rejection. Your Calls and Comments: Playlist 1st segment Intro:  For What It’s Worth – Buffalo Springfield Outro: Sunday Bloody Sunday – U2 2nd segment Intro: Zombie – The Cranberries Outro: Sympathy for the Devil – Rolling Stones 3rd segment Intro: Civil War –…

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  • September 12, 2025

    Pig kidney transplants take a step forward with approval of human trials

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for September 12, 2025 Source:Pig kidney transplants take a step forward with approval of human trials

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    kidney failure, kidney transplant
  • September 11, 2025

    New medication in the research pipeline designed to improve upon the efficacy of semaglutide and tirzepatide (Ozempic and Mounjaro) and mitigate side effect profile. Still years to go.

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for September 11, 2025 Source:Scientists create new drug that could be the ‘next Ozempic’… it’s twice as effective without nasty side effects

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    Diabetes, obesity, ozempic, weight loss
  • September 10, 2025

    What is driving older folks to decide to use cannabis for a myriad of conditions? What are the risks versus the benefits?

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for September 10, 2025 Source:Why more seniors are turning to cannabis use

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    cannabis, Geriatrics
  • September 9, 2025

    Gun disease-causing bacteria associated with the development of Alzheimer’s disease noted in mouse study and human autopsies.

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for September 9, 2025 Source:The Cause of Alzheimer’s Could Be Coming From Within Your Mouth Reference:Porphyromonas gingivalis in Alzheimer’s disease brains: Evidence for disease causation and treatment with small-molecule inhibitors

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    alzheimer’s, gum disease
  • September 8, 2025

    Neuralink brain chip implanted into two quadriplegic Canadian patients

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for September 8, 2025 Source:Elon Musk’s Neuralink brain chip implanted into two quadriplegic Canadian patients

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    brain chip, Neuralink
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