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Ontario needs to ‘reassess the value’ of COVID-19 vaccine passport system, top doctor says. As long as it includes all verifiable evidence in the process.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for February 4, 2022 Source:Ontario needs to ‘reassess the value’ of COVID-19 vaccine passport system, top doctor says
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Using melatonin for sleep is on the rise, study says, despite potential health harms | CTV News. Quality control is poor and contaminants noted in some products. Little evidence that long-term use confers a benefit.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for February 3, 2022 Source:Using melatonin for sleep is on the rise, study says, despite potential health harms Reference:Trends in Use of Melatonin Supplements Among US Adults, 1999-2018
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B.C. doctors can prescribe national park pass to patients “with any health condition” (so almost anyone) who need nature time to save the annual access fee. If most anyone can qualify, eliminate annual fee at the source instead; no prescription needed.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for February 2, 2022 Source:B.C. doctors can now prescribe national park pass to patients who need nature time
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If the reported two-dose Pfizer pediatric COVID vaccine data to date for two to four-year-olds did not produce a strong enough immune response, do they have more data to support their application for FDA approval?
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for February 1, 2022 Source:Pfizer is expected to ask the F.D.A. to authorize its Covid vaccine for children under 5.
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Ontario starts to ease Public Health COVID-19 measures at 21-day intervals. Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kieran Moore states “When we reach that low endemic rate, that’s when we review all public health measures in play.”
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for January 31, 2022 Source:Ontario’s top doctor says it’s time to learn to live with COVID-19
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Patient who refused COVID vaccine does not qualify for a heart transplant. It is not punitive or judgmental. It is one of many evidence-based criteria required by transplant programs to preserve patient survival and good outcomes post-transplant.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for January 28, 2022 Source:Boston hospital denies heart transplant to patient not vaccinated against COVID-19
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Omicron subvariant BA.2 reported in Canada. General consensus is that more information is required before any conclusions are drawn. So in short, no change to public health recommendations.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for January 27, 2022 Source:Omicron subvariant BA.2 reported in Canada: PHAC
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TV Peloton incidents undermine a basic reality about exercise, experts say
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for January 26, 2022 Source:TV Peloton incidents undermine a basic reality about exercise, experts say
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The assumption that having had Omicron confers long-term immunity especially for the unvaccinated is not necessarily a slam-dunk. Infectious disease experts aren’t clear on the answer.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for January 25, 2022 Source:People Who Have Had Omicron Don’t Necessarily Have COVID Immunity — Here’s Why They Should Stay Cautious