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Sunday House Call, #895, October 1, 2023: Automation for the Masses!
Several interesting articles about the use of AI and robotics. For those wanting to have a third arm at times, there is a chance that this may indeed happen. Vision-based artificial intelligence systems are helping neurosurgeons performed even safer and more effective pituitary gland surgery. Your Calls and Comments:
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Health Canada approves Pfizer’s new COVID-19 vaccine targeting Omicron XBB.1.5 subvariant
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for September 29, 2023 Source:Health Canada approves Pfizer’s new COVID-19 vaccine targeting Omicron XBB.1.5 subvariant
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Bruce Springsteen postpones all 2023 concerts, including 8 Canadian shows due to likely severe peptic ulcer disease.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for September 28, 2023 Source:Bruce Springsteen postpones all 2023 concerts, including 8 Canadian shows
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CDC advisory for travellers and residents to be aware of a bacterium that thrives in warm oceans and brackish water. It can infect open sores and cuts and via improperly cooked contaminated food. Rate remains low but infections are catastrophic.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for September 27, 2023 Source:Flesh-eating bacteria infections on the rise. Here’s how to protect yourself Reference:Climate warming and increasing Vibrio vulnificus infections in North America
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In-home Human Papilloma Virus test used for cervical cancer screening is a great idea. Some Canadian provinces are adopting the policy. Countries like Australia have noted excellent outcomes. Result same or better than PAP tests.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for September 26, 2023 Source:Doctors say at-home screening for HPV could be an opportunity to ‘eliminate a cancer’ Reference:Preventive care recommendations to promote health equity
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Toronto woman hospitalized overseas with botulism
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for September 25, 2023 Source:Toronto woman hospitalized overseas with botulism
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Sunday House Call, #894, September 24, 2023: If it’s broken, let’s break it some more. How the College of Family Physician’s edict extending family medicine residency training to three years will only make the family doctor shortage worse.
The College of Family Physician’s misguided academic exercise of changing the qualifications for a family medicine specialization to three years from two will beautifully exemplify the law of unintended consequences and drive many to seek other higher-income specialties that require four to five years of training. Amazing to me that those family doctors who have…
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Study busts myths of masking health risks: MRU researchers
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for September 22, 2023 Source:Study busts myths of masking health risks: MRU researchers
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Life is for living and not obsessing over striving for immortality a la The Man Who Thinks He Can Live Forever. He would be the only human in the history of our species to accomplish this if he succeeds. Good luck with that.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for September 21, 2023 Source:The Man Who Thinks He Can Live Forever
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