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Non-invasive electrical brain stimulation shown to improve working memory and long-term memory in older people with memory impairment
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for September 1, 2022 Source:New 20-minute non-invasive treatment could reverse memory loss, study says Reference:Long-lasting, dissociable improvements in working memory and long-term memory in older adults with repetitive neuromodulation
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New alcohol drinking guidelines produced by the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction recommends people consider drink limits to two per week (the lowest risk category) to minimize cancer risk and other alcohol-related diseases.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for August 31, 2022 Source:Proposed alcohol guidelines recommend no more than 2 drinks per week Reference:Update of Canada’s Low-Risk Alcohol Drinking Guidelines: Final Report for Public Consultation
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Unpublished observational study presented at the European Society of Cardiology conference reports that poor sleep could lead to increased cardiovascular disease risk.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for August 30, 2022 Source:Poor sleep could lead to higher likelihood of heart disease and stroke: study
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Study shows that post MI use of polypill combination of ASA, ACE-inhibitor, and statin as opposed to individual pill forms improved secondary prevention outcomes due to better adherence to treatment.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for August 29, 2022 Source: Combination ‘polypill’ lowers the risk of major cardiovascular events, study finds Reference:Polypill Strategy in Secondary Cardiovascular Prevention
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Sunday House Call, #848, August 28, 2022: Sealioning with Gish Galloping
The tactics used in the medical misinformation campaigns are legion. I review two common tactics: Gish gallop and sealioning. This leads to Brandolini’s Law. Plus a claim that potassium cyanide is used in the production of Vitamin B12, is caused for screaming at the top one’s ignorance of chemistry is well represented in this clear…
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Why do edible cannabis products have to look like candy or other treats? Hospitalization rates for accidental cannabis poisoning in kids increased two times more in provinces that legalized edibles: study
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for August 26, 2022 Source:Hospitalization rates for accidental cannabis poisoning in kids increased two times more in provinces that legalized edibles: study Reference:Edible Cannabis Legalization and Unintentional Poisonings in Children
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The science and research behind food additives GMOs, and pesticides adds perspective to their use: increasing food yields and supply. It has also led to the reduction of harmful dyes, trans fats, and residue limits among others to safeguard health.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for August 25, 2022 Source:Rethinking food additives: GMO foods and MSG aren’t as dangerous as we once thought References: Understanding Food Preservatives: What Are The Health Risks?Safety Measures for Soil Fumigant ProductsFacts and Figures: PesticidesQuestions and Answers – Hormonal Growth PromotersWhy is cheddar orange?
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Clear communication about vaccine scheduling and messaging needs to be clear to reduce rates of vaccine fatigue according to study, maybe. The proverbial horse can be brought to the water but you know the rest.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for August 24, 2022 Source:Vaccine fatigue is real. These experts say messaging on COVID boosters should be clear Reference:Mind the “Vaccine Fatigue”
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Pick those cherries, add a dash of confirmation bias and cognitive dissonance, reap the harvest, and spread vaccine misinformation. No, hundreds of Canadians have not died from COVID-19 vaccines. Where does this myth come from?
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for August 23, 2022 Source:No, hundreds of Canadians have not died from COVID-19 vaccines. Where does this myth come from?
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