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Dr. Barry Dworkin

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  • March 7, 2024

    A man deliberately got 217 COVID shots. Here’s what happened

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for March 7, 2024 Source:A man deliberately got 217 COVID shots. Here’s what happened Reference:Adaptive immune responses are larger and functionally preserved in a hypervaccinated individual

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    covid vaccine
  • March 6, 2024

    Mothers with obesity at greater risk of stillbirth: Canadian study

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for March 6, 2024 Source:Mothers with obesity at greater risk of stillbirth: Canadian study Reference:The impact of isolated obesity compared with obesity and other risk factors on risk of stillbirth: a retrospective cohort study

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    obesity, pregnancy, stillbirth
  • March 5, 2024

    Prostate cancer screening is not as clear cut as we would like it to be. In the end, a frank discussion about the risks and benefits using the available evidence will allow the patient to decide if they wish to pursue this option.

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for March 5, 2024 Source:What you should know to reduce the risk of prostate cancer Reference:PROSTATE CANCER—CLINICIAN SUMMARY

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    prostate cancer screening, PSA
  • March 4, 2024

    Growing organs (almost) from scratch. Caveats abound but research is trying to address these.

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for March 4, 2024 Source:Growing organs (almost) from scratchU of T researchers are working on growing kidneys, lungs, and more in the lab to address the organ donor shortage

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    Organ transplant, organogenesis, stem cell
  • March 3, 2024

    House Calls, #916, March 3, 2024: Science word salad used to peddle devices of dubious claims

    It’s funny how Albert Einstein’s theories are used to validate manufacturer’s claims of how their devices work. A brief jaunt into this word salad by the venerable Dr. Joe Schwarcz sheds light on how companies try to dupe their potential customers. Your Calls and Comments:

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  • March 1, 2024

    One hospital’s push to bring genetic cancer testing to more Black women

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for March 1, 2024 Source:One hospital’s push to bring genetic cancer testing to more Black women

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    BRCA gene, breast cancer
  • February 29, 2024

    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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    ALS
  • February 28, 2024

    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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    fruits, sleep apnea, vegetables
  • February 27, 2024

    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?

    tagged:

    Family doctor shortage, family medicine, health care rationing
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