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For the first time in years, researchers have identified a new susceptibility gene for breast cancer: study
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for March 29, 2023 Source:For the first time in years, researchers have identified a new susceptibility gene for breast cancer: study Reference:Variants in ATRIP are associated with breast cancer susceptibility in the Polish population and UK Biobank
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Several southern Ontario public health units warn whooping cough on the rise. The reason is not surprising.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for March 28, 2023 Source:Several southern Ontario public health units warn whooping cough on the rise
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Prostate cancer: New combination therapy could reduce progression risk
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for March 27, 2023 Source:Prostate cancer: New combination therapy could reduce progression risk Reference:TALAPRO-2 Supports First-Line Talazoparib/Enzalutamide in All-Comers With mCRPC
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Sunday House Call, #871, March 26, 2023: Nobody loves you when you down and out
The dearth of medical students who opted to apply for a Canadian Family Medicine residency position increased to 268 unfilled slots. Interest continues to decline for a career in family medicine. I discuss why, what will reverse it, and if we continue to talk platitudes and ultimately do nothing, good frickin’ luck to you all…
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Ontario pharmacists to be given new prescribing powers on expanded list of relatively common ailments
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for March 24, 2023 Source:Ontario pharmacists to be given new prescribing powers
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Common conscious-sedation technique for spinal surgery used in the U.S. performed in Calgary’s Foothills Medical Centre
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for March 23, 2023 Source:Calgary doctor performs spine surgery on conscious patient
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Researchers trying to answer the question “How immune are we?” Why answering this question is essential for post-pandemic life. The role of cellular immunity is garnering more attention.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for March 21, 2023 Source:How immune are we? Why answering this question is essential for post-pandemic life
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Some perspective needed about warnings in new study on the use of protein and creatine supplements that could be linked to body issues. We should should turn our attention to poorly regulated supplements like performance-enhancing drugs.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for March 20, 2023 Source:Use of protein, creatine supplements could be linked to body issues, new study shows Reference:Use of Legal Appearance- and Performance-Enhancing Drugs and Substances: Findings from the Canadian Study of Adolescent Health Behaviors
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Sunday House Call, #870, March 19, 2023: The Fall of the Health Care Dominoes
Two to three times per week, I receive emails from various medical organizations like the Ontario Medical Association, the Ontario College of Family Physicians, The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, and read news stories propagated by interviews with academics and health researchers all of whom have advice and recommendations on how to improve…
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