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Childhood egg allergies fall as early introduction becomes more common, new study finds
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 9, 2026 Source:Childhood egg allergies fall as early introduction becomes more common, new study finds Reference:Guidelines for Early Food Introduction and Patterns of Food Allergy
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New antibiotic kills drug-resistant bacteria by targeting previously unknown vulnerability
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 8, 2026 Source:New antibiotic kills drug-resistant bacteria by targeting previously unknown vulnerability Reference: A natural depsipeptide antibiotic binds the E-site of the bacterial ribosome
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House Calls, #1017, June 7, 2026: Bang the Drum!
A new study reviews the impact of screentime on the brain development of children and adolescents and the imprinting of neurological changes that remain permanent and not in a good way. Summer season and the mosquitos are out. A review of DEET and alternatives especially for young children. Info below. Your Calls and Comments: Playlist…
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The mechanism of why statin medications can cause muscles aches has been outlined but this pathway is found in a minority of patients so other reasons remain elusive.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 3, 2026 Source:A Painful Side Effect of Statins Explained After Decades of Mystery Reference:Structural basis for simvastatin-induced skeletal muscle weakness associated with type 1 ryanodine receptor T4709M mutation
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Scientists using other animal species who have the capacity for ocular regeneration after injury to try to determine if similar pathways in people exist and if it can be stimulated to repair eye trauma.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 2, 2026 Source:Scientists Think They’ve Discovered How Humans Could Recover Lost Vision
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New medication for the treatment of advanced pancreatic cancer increases median overall survival from 6.7 to 13.2 months.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 1, 2026 Source:‘I actually started crying’: Oncologist reacts to pancreatic cancer drug results Synopsis of the article and study: Benefits: Doubled survival, oral convenience, targeted action, manageable side effects. Limitations: Grade 3+ adverse events in about one-third of patients; still experimental, not yet fully approved; tested in advanced cases post-chemo.
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House Calls, #1016, May 31, 2026: Yes. Again. 🙁
Another excellent article by Dr. Joe Schwarcz about pesticide/herbicide use in both organic and non-organic farming Your Calls and Comments: Playlist Intro: Land of Confusion – Genesis Outro: The Sound of Silence – Electric Version – Simon & Garfunkel 2nd segment Intro: The Blitzkrieg Bop – Ramones Outro: Never Going Back Again – Fleetwood Mac 3rd…
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