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Dr. Barry Dworkin

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  • October 8, 2023

    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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    breast cancer, Extended healthcare insurance, Family doctor shortage, nurse practitioners
  • October 6, 2023

    Ozempic and similar drugs linked to gastrointestinal conditions: B.C. researchers. Already known but needs context about rarity of some of the side effects versus the beneficial health outcomes when assessing overall risk of its use.

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 6, 2023 Source:Ozempic and similar drugs linked to gastrointestinal conditions: B.C. researchers

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    drug side effects, ozempic, weight bias
  • October 5, 2023

    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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    scoliosis, screening
  • October 4, 2023

    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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  • October 3, 2023

    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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    pharmacists
  • October 1, 2023

    Sunday House Call, #895, October 1, 2023: Automation for the Masses!

    Several interesting articles about the use of AI and robotics. For those wanting to have a third arm at times, there is a chance that this may indeed happen. Vision-based artificial intelligence systems are helping neurosurgeons performed even safer and more effective pituitary gland surgery. Your Calls and Comments:

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  • September 29, 2023

    Health Canada approves Pfizer’s new COVID-19 vaccine targeting Omicron XBB.1.5 subvariant

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for September 29, 2023 Source:Health Canada approves Pfizer’s new COVID-19 vaccine targeting Omicron XBB.1.5 subvariant

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    covid vaccine, Pfizer, XBB.1.5
  • September 28, 2023

    Bruce Springsteen postpones all 2023 concerts, including 8 Canadian shows due to likely severe peptic ulcer disease.

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for September 28, 2023 Source:Bruce Springsteen postpones all 2023 concerts, including 8 Canadian shows

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    Bruce Springsteen, Peptic ulcer disease
  • September 27, 2023

    CDC advisory for travellers and residents to be aware of a bacterium that thrives in warm oceans and brackish water. It can infect open sores and cuts and via improperly cooked contaminated food. Rate remains low but infections are catastrophic.

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for September 27, 2023 Source:Flesh-eating bacteria infections on the rise. Here’s how to protect yourself Reference:Climate warming and increasing Vibrio vulnificus infections in North America

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    necrotizing fasciitis
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