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University of Calgary researchers to look at aging brain as study provides association but not causal link between vitamin D intake and prevention of dementia. Observational nature of study did not have the power to account for confounding variables.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for March 2, 2023 Source:University of Calgary researchers to look at aging brain as study says vitamin D prevents dementia Reference:Vitamin D supplementation and incident dementia: Effects of sex, APOE, and baseline cognitive status
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Ottawa Public Health concerned about measles as March break approaches.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for March 1, 2023 Source: Measles a growing concern as March Break approaches
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Zero-calorie sweetener, Erythritol, associated with increased cardiovascular disease and stroke risk but it is rife with methodological flaws elegantly outlined and debunked by @Dr_Guess.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for February , 2023 Source:Zero-calorie sweetener linked to heart attack and stroke, study finds Reference:The artificial sweetener erythritol and cardiovascular event risk
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For women seeking relief from menopausal symptoms that are negatively impacting their quality of life, there are solutions that work.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for February 27, 2023 Source:‘Not true’: Menopause myths and common misconceptions debunked
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Sunday House Call, #867, February 26, 2023: Fun and informative interview with Dr. David Jacobs, @DrJacobsRad, President of the Ontario Association of Radiologists discussing the role of radiologists, what they do, and about the technologies in use today.
Lots of info about imaging technologies and the differences between them eg. CT vs MRI. Also discussed evidence for starting screening mammograms at age 40. Topics today include:
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Third-ever person declared cured of HIV following stem cell treatment
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for February 24, 2023 Source:3rd-ever person declared cured of HIV following stem cell treatment Reference:In-depth virological and immunological characterization of HIV-1 cure after CCR5Δ32/Δ32 allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
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1 in 3 parents give fever-reducing medicine when it may not be needed, new poll says.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for February 23, 2023 Source:1 in 3 parents give fever-reducing medicine when it may not be needed, new poll says
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Epidural stimulation of the cervical spinal cord for post-stroke upper-limb paresis restores partial arm and hand function in small proof-of-concept study
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for February 22, 2023 Source:In test, zaps to spine help 2 stroke survivors move arms Reference:Epidural stimulation of the cervical spinal cord for post-stroke upper-limb paresis
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Harry Forestell, host of CBC News New Brunswick at Six provides his first person account of his brain surgery for Parkinson’s.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for February 21, 2023 Source:I was wide awake during my brain surgery for Parkinson’s. Here’s how it changed my life