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New therapeutic agent entering Phase 1 trials that has been reported to block a protein (common in many cancers) responsible for tumour growth. Best to wait for results before assigning the “holy grail” designation noted in some reports.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for August 8, 2023 Source:Cancer-killing pill that annihilates tumours hailed as ‘holy grail’ breakthroughReference: Small molecule targeting of transcription-replication conflict for selective chemotherapy
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Sunday House Call, #888, August 6, 2023: When belief and reality clash.
A tragic death of a 39 year-old woman influencer who promoted an all-fruit diet allegedly died of malnutrition and infection. A serendipitous discovery a la Alexander Fleming that may dramatically reduce mosquito-borne malaria. Topics today include:
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Scientists discover antibodies capable of stopping several coronaviruses, potentially preventing future outbreaks
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for July 31, 2023 Source:Scientists discover antibodies capable of stopping several coronaviruses, potentially preventing future outbreaks Reference:Potent pan huACE2-dependent sarbecovirus neutralizing monoclonal antibodies isolated from a BNT162b2-vaccinated SARS survivor
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Sunday House Call, #887, July 30, 2023: The Truth is Out There
The McGill Office for Science and Society’s Jonathan Jarry has published an article wherein he asks, “Who Is Likely to Believe in Conspiracy Theories?“. It is a fascinating look at studies trying to uncover why some believe and other do not. With approximately 190 million women and girls suffering from Endometriosis, this new study and…
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A short synopsis of how body responds to extreme heat and how certain disease states and medications can increase a person’s risk of harm.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for July 28, 2023 Source:A 20-minute run in 40 C. What happens to the body in extreme heat
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Study indicates that for some children, there is a pattern of allergy progression.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for July 27, 2023 Source:Kids with allergies at risk of developing more of them, study confirms Reference:Patterns in the Development of Pediatric Allergy
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‘Highly resistant’ gonorrhea on the rise in Canada, other countries: World Health Organization
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for July 26, 2023 Source:‘Highly resistant’ gonorrhea on the rise in Canada, other countries: World Health Organization
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No, drinking borax will not contribute to better health despite TikTok videos’ claims to the contrary. But you will have some exceptionally colourful blue-green vomit amidst the other unpleasant and potentially life threatening outcomes.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for July 25, 2023 Source:Drinking borax is the latest social media trend medical authorities are working feverishly to debunk
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Study points to a group of proteins that may be associated with future dementia outcomes.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for July 24, 2023 Source:Protein imbalance during middle age linked to dementia risk 25 years later Reference:Proteomics analysis of plasma from middle-aged adults identifies protein markers of dementia risk in later life