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Two-year cancer-DNA-fragment screening blood test trial to start in England to assess sensitivity and specificity of early detection of numerous cancer types. If successful, it could lead to treatment of once difficult-to-detect early cancers.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for September 20, 2021 Source:World’s Largest Trial Of “Game-Changer” Early Cancer Test Begins In UK
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Sunday House Call, #808, September 19, 2021: A Child’s Innocence Horribly Lost; this story should not happen (but it did) nor be repeated (and it will).
The worst possible thing that could happen to a child happened. It could have been prevented. A California couple died of COVID-19 weeks apart, orphaning 5 young children including a newborn Let’s let those we care about who are still on the fence about vaccinations that we do not want them to get hurt or…
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L.A. County school’s adoption of all public health and safety recommendations/measures are reducing COVID rates. What a surprise (insert feigned shock and sarcasm here).
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for September 17, 2021 Source:New data affirm it. L.A. County school safety policies are working as COVID rates are low
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Take your time and evaluate the statements from celebrities like Nicki Minaj who cite anecdotes of outlandish claims and say they are doing their own “research”. #GoScience #posthocergopropterhoc
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for September 15, 2021 Source:Fauci says there is “no evidence” to support Nicki Minaj’s suggestion that the COVID vaccine causes impotency
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We are not seeing ‘waning immunity’ in fully vaccinated people to date. Some require the 3rd dose specific medical or medication reasons. The intricacies of our immune system are astounding and fascinating. #vaccineswork
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for September 14, 2021 Source:What We Actually Know About Waning Immunity
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Sunday House Call, #807, September 12, 2021: The natural history of infections: A virus tells a story. A vaccine burns the pages so the denouement does not happen and most people live happily ever after.
An explanation about the natural history of diseases. In this case how vaccines help your immune system develop the skills and tools to destroy the invading virus and why waning immunity does not mean you have less protection. The reason why booster doses are recommended for some but not all. The rationale for recommending COVID…
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The unfortunate, yet predictable ICU admission population. In B.C. all under the age of 50 are unvaccinated. Needless suffering for them and their families. Please be well and remain so by getting vaccinated. Be there for your children. #VaccinesWork
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for September 10, 2021 Source:All COVID-19 patients under age 50 in B.C. ICUs are unvaccinated, health minister says
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Latest information indicates that booster shots are not needed for most Canadians with several important exceptions. Science, like time is not static, and will help determine if this recommendation will change over time. #VaccinesWork #GoScience
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for September 9, 2021 Source:COVID-19 booster shots likely not needed for most Canadians, experts say
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NY Times: Fully vaccinated people have a 1 in 5,000 to 10,000 chance of a COVID breakthrough infection on any given day. So, less than many of the daily risks we accept without a second thought. #vaccineswork
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for September 8, 2021 Source: One in 5,000Worried About Breakthrough Infections? Here’s How to Navigate This Phase of the Pandemic.
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