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Afternoon Edition – Wednesday House Call, November 24, 2010
Afternoon Edition – Wednesday House Call Dr Barry Dworkin joins Ron Corbett to take calls on medical matters from the CFRA Nation. Topics include fear-mongering about cellphones and brain cancer, the quackery of live blood cell analysis and associated shamanism, tinnitus after loud music exposure, allergic drug reactions, and others.
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Caveat emptor when choosing anti-wrinkle cosmetic procedures
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for November 23, 2010 [display_podcast] Source: New procedure uses fat to combat aging skin
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Ad hoc application of small study results in "Liberation treatment" death, others experience complications
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for November 22, 2010 [display_podcast] Source: MS patients warn of complications after ‘liberation’ Details emerge about man who died after MS therapy
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Sunday House Call, #329, November 21, 2010
Sunday House Call, #329, November 21, 2010 It’s Movember and a look at the evidence for prostate cancer screening. Is it for everyone or a specific targeted group? Your calls on osteoporosis, health product snake oil, PSA test results, enlarged prostate problems and treatment strategies, kidney cysts and post hernia repair complications.
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Low frequency radio waves directed at the kidney reduces blood pressure
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for November 19, 2010 [display_podcast] Source: Zapping nerves helps control high blood pressure Analysis: ‘Kidney zapping’ eases high blood pressure Reference: Renal sympathetic denervation in patients with treatment-resistant hypertension (The Symplicity HTN-2 Trial): a randomised controlled trial
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Breast cancer risk from hormone replacement needs perspective when compared to other contributing factors
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for November 18, 2010 [display_podcast] Source: Breast cancer risk of hormone therapy overblown, group says Reference: Misinformation. Misinterpretation. Missed opportunity
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Afternoon Edition – Wednesday House Call, November 17, 2010
Afternoon Edition – Wednesday House Call Dr Barry Dworkin joins Ron Corbett to take calls on medical matters from the CFRA Nation. Topics include vaccine safety, the City of Waterloo’s decision to stop fluoridation by following junk science, and other caller’s questions.
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Fish oil supplements: No help with atrial fibrillation and can interfere with warfarin along with other foods and supplements
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for November 16, 2010 [display_podcast] Source: Blood thinners and supplements are a risky mix Fish oil capsules don’t help heart rhythm problem
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New pacemaker can reduce deaths and improve quality of life for patients with congestive heart failure
New device proves more effective than defibrillators alone Madely Health Headlines Commentary for November 14, 2010 [display_podcast] Source: New device proves more effective than defibrillators alone Reference: Cardiac-Resynchronization Therapy for Mild-to-Moderate Heart Failure
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