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Male fertility is declining worldwide. Study makes recommendations to tackle problem
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 16, 2023 Source:Male fertility is declining worldwide. Study makes recommendations to tackle problem Reference:Frequency, morbidity and equity — the case for increased research on male fertility
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Sunday House Call, #897, October 15, 2023: Phar Phrom Perfect: Some of the issues with Canada’s pharmacare proposals
I am usually leery of economic projections for health care programs to be administered by government. I point out some of my concerns about this news report. Your Calls and Comments:
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Five years of legal cannabis: fewer charges, many hospitalizations and more than a few questions
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 11, 2023 Source:5 years of legal cannabis: fewer charges, many hospitalizations and more than a few questions Reference:Changes in Cannabis-Attributable Hospitalizations Following Nonmedical Cannabis Legalization in Canada
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Canadians are travelling to Mexico for Lyme disease treatments. That worries health experts. Chronic disease outcome not of bacterial origin but as a consequence of immune function gone awry.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 10, 2023 Source:Canadians are travelling to Mexico for Lyme disease treatments. That worries health experts
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Sunday House Call, #896, October 8, 2023: Nursing a Grudge
A primary care practice is sent to open up in Ottawa and plans to have several nurse practitioners on staff to provide additional support and care. The practice is planning to charge an annual $400 per year fee to cover the cost of the nurse practitioners services. These services are not covered under the Ontario…
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How helpful are school-based scoliosis screening programs? Should they be reinstated after screening ceased years ago? That brings us to face the factors that constitute a good screening test and the answer we may not want to hear.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 5, 2023 Source:Canada stopped checking kids’ spines years ago. Why experts say screening should come back Reference:Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Screening
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More adults are taking medication for ADHD. Some were likely undiagnosed during childhood whereas others may have been misdiagnosed with ADHD
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 4, 2023 Source:More adults are taking medication for ADHD. Physicians say trend is a double-edged sword
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Ontario expands pharmacists’ prescription powers to include 6 more common ailments.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 3, 2023 Source:Ontario expands pharmacists’ prescription powers to include 6 more common ailments
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