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World’s first weekly insulin injection coming to Canada in 2 weeks, manufacturer says. Indicated for type 2 diabetes management. Expensive and utility remains uncertain.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 18, 2024 Source:World’s first weekly insulin injection coming to Canada in 2 weeks, manufacturer says
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Reports of increasing incidence of infectious disease after COVID around the world seems to be for the most part due to reduced vaccination levels and how the data has been collected and reported.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 17, 2024 Source:Yes, everyone really is sick a lot more often after COVID
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House Calls, #929, June 16, 2024: Canadian Pharmacists Association says governments should make pharmacists “as a first point of primary care”. Going to medical school and training to become a primary care physician will fulfill this aim.
My view on the Canadian Pharmacists Association’s assertion that pharmacists should be able to prescribe all medications other than narcotics. I explain the inherent errors in this proposal. Other stories: Major cause of inflammatory bowel disease found Your Calls and Comments:
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Polycystic ovary syndrome seems to respond to the malaria drug artemisinin. Small study but more to come.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 14, 2024 Source:Polycystic ovary syndrome could be treated with a malaria drug
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AI stethoscope demonstrates ‘the power as well as the risk’ of emerging technology
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 13, 2024 Source:AI stethoscope demonstrates ‘the power as well as the risk’ of emerging technology
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Pharmacists look to Alberta’s ‘gold standard’ model in increasing their prescribing powers across Canada to include all drugs other than narcotics.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 12, 2024 Source:Pharmacists look to Alberta’s ‘gold standard’ model in increasing their prescribing powers across Canada
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How to Know When It’s Time to Swap Antihistamines for Allergy Shots
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 11, 2024 Source:How to Know When It’s Time to Swap Antihistamines for Allergy Shots
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Sugar substitute xylitol linked to higher risk of heart attack, stroke. Once again, no causal link and most people don’t chew wads of gum everyday.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 10, 2024 Source:Sugar substitute xylitol linked to higher risk of heart attack, stroke
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House Calls, #928, June 9, 2024: Dr David Jacobs (@jacobsrad) on why we need to move to breast cancer screening for all women starting at age 40. And when the term ‘cervix’ is no longer acceptable according to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Dr David Jacobs, President of the Ontario Association of Radiologists joins the show to talk about breast cancer screening guidelines citing the evidence for starting at age 40. The Canadian Cancer Society recommends using the word “front hole” instead of cervix when discussing cervical cancer prevention as to not upset those in the LGBTQ+ community.…
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