Articles – Page 52 – Dr. Barry Dworkin

March 15, 2023

Scientists find a good treatment target for pulmonary hypertension by uncovering gene responsible for its progression.

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for March 15, 2023 Source:Scientists find a good treatment target for pulmonary hypertension Reference:Purine synthesis suppression reduces the development and progression of pulmonary hypertension in rodent models

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pulmonary arterial hypertension
March 14, 2023

Children infected with Omicron more likely to have repeat ER visits: Canadian study

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for March 14, 2023 Source:Children infected with Omicron more likely to have repeat ER visits: Canadian study Reference:Comparison of Symptoms Associated With SARS-CoV-2 Variants Among Children in Canada

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covid, Omicron
March 12, 2023

Sunday House Call, #869, March 12, 2023:The Shame of the Shame of It All: An interview with Dr. Yoni Freedhoff (@YoniFreedhoff) about the attitudes and moralizing directed towards people with obesity.

Your calls about:

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obesity
March 10, 2023

Report says long COVID could impact economy and be ‘mass disabling event’ in Canada. The new money from the Canadian Federal Gvt put into research into development of clinical guidelines, diagnostics, treatments, and rehabilitation is needed and welcome.

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for March 10, 2023 Source:Report says long COVID could impact economy and be ‘mass disabling event’ in Canada

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long-covid
March 9, 2023

Despite social media buzz, Ozempic is a valuable addition to support people struggling with their weight. It has changed many of my patient’s lives for the better (remission of DM2, fatty liver disease, sleep apnea, osteoarthritic pain, depression…)

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for March 9, 2023 Source:Despite social media buzz, Ozempic is not a quick-fix weight loss solution, doctors say

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ozempic
March 8, 2023

Previous COVID infection linked to lower brain oxygen levels, cognitive problems: study

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for March 8, 2023 Source:Previous COVID infection linked to lower brain oxygen levels, cognitive problems: study Reference:Neurocognitive and psychiatric symptoms following infection with COVID-19: Evidence from laboratory and population studies

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cognitive decline, long-covid
March 7, 2023

Many established factors in the calculation of heart disease risk must be considered when interpreting the results of a study that states that the ‘keto-like’ diet may be linked to increasing that risk.

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for March 7, 2023 Source:‘Keto-like’ diet may be linked to increased risk of heart disease and higher levels of bad cholesterol, new study suggests

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heart disease, keto, ketogenic diet
March 6, 2023

Person in Florida dies after brain-eating amoeba infection, possibly due to sinus rinse with tap water, health officials warn

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for March 6, 2023 Source:Person in Florida dies after brain-eating amoeba infection, possibly due to sinus rinse with tap water, health officials warn

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amoeba, brain infection, sinus rinse
March 5, 2023

Sunday House Call, #868, March 5, 2023: For those without private insurance, our health care system should provide shingles vaccine free of charge for people 50+ years of age, not just for those 65-70 yo.

The evidence for comprehensive vaccine coverage to reduce the risk of shingles and its morbidity. Topics today include:

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