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More research starting to elucidate mechanism behind Long-COVID.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 24, 2023 Source:New research offers clues to what causes long COVID — fuelling hope for eventual treatments Reference:Serotonin reduction in post-acute sequelae of viral infectionDistinguishing features of long COVID identified through immune profiling
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Two legionellosis cases confirmed at Ottawa Hospital General Campus
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 23, 2023 Source:2 legionellosis cases confirmed at Ottawa Hospital General Campus
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Sunday House Call, #898, October 22, 2023: The Danger Lurking Under Every Rock
Some perspective is required when we discuss food additives and health risk. This excellent article by Dr Joe Schwarcz of the McGill Office for Science and Society provides a cogent review of California’s ban of four additives. Your Calls and Comments:
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1 in 3 Canadians don’t know the difference between heart attack and cardiac arrest, poll finds.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 19, 2023 Source:1 in 3 Canadians don’t know the difference between heart attack and cardiac arrest, poll finds
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The U.K. and New Zealand want to ban the next generation from smoking at any age. Should Canada follow? Sure because we know how well bans work for a country with a shared border of 8,891 km.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 18, 2023 Source:The U.K. and New Zealand want to ban the next generation from smoking at any age. Should Canada follow?
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New guideline urges doctors to regularly screen for alcohol use disorder. Sure, I’ll add it to the list.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 17, 2023 Source:New guideline urges doctors to regularly screen for alcohol use disorder Reference:Canadian guideline for the clinical management of high-risk drinking and alcohol use disorder
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Male fertility is declining worldwide. Study makes recommendations to tackle problem
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 16, 2023 Source:Male fertility is declining worldwide. Study makes recommendations to tackle problem Reference:Frequency, morbidity and equity — the case for increased research on male fertility
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Sunday House Call, #897, October 15, 2023: Phar Phrom Perfect: Some of the issues with Canada’s pharmacare proposals
I am usually leery of economic projections for health care programs to be administered by government. I point out some of my concerns about this news report. Your Calls and Comments:
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Five years of legal cannabis: fewer charges, many hospitalizations and more than a few questions
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 11, 2023 Source:5 years of legal cannabis: fewer charges, many hospitalizations and more than a few questions Reference:Changes in Cannabis-Attributable Hospitalizations Following Nonmedical Cannabis Legalization in Canada
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