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It is one thing to distribute rapid tests, another to help/teach the public the proper technique to ensure accurate results. Instructional jargon in some kits is overly clinical, not home-user-friendly. Ontario Science Table updates mask recommendations.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 17, 2021 Source:If you are still wearing a single layer cloth mask ‘ditch it,’ head of Ontario’s science table says
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Although bronchial lung tissue culture study showed Omicron grew 70x faster than Delta, it cannot be extrapolated to potential clinical outcomes. Lagging clinical indicators will arrive shortly to answer questions pertaining to severity of illness.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 16, 2021 Source:Omicron found to grow 70 times faster than Delta in bronchial tissue
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The talk of Omicron causing milder disease is premature. There’s still not enough data to draw broad conclusions about hospitalizations and the severity of disease caused by Omicron. Answers will come soon.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 15, 2021 Source:Data indicates Omicron is milder, better at evading vaccines
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Omicron set to become the dominant strain in Ontario within the week. Third dose policy must change to include 18+ now and not in January given rates of exponential growth.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 14, 2021 Source:Ontario sees 1,536 new COVID cases, estimated 30.8% caused by omicron variant
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The Jason Kenney mind: Let’s put Albertans in the crosshairs again. I think I will ease COVID restrictions for Christmas with the unknowns of Omicron on the horizon. #MyCriticalThinkingSkillsWentOutTheWindow
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 13, 2021 Source:Kenney to change COVID-19 rules, says his own Christmas plan would violate current restrictions
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Sunday House Call, #819, December 12, 2021: The Omicron Delta: No time to lose. Offer third doses to all Ontarians 18+ now and not beginning January 4.
With many unanswered questions about Omicron and given its three day doubling time, it is prudent to remain vigilant and enact vaccination policies that offer greater coverage now. Omicron’s Explosive Growth Is a Warning SignWider eligibility for COVID booster shots makes senseIsraeli study finds Pfizer COVID-19 booster protects against Omicron Your calls about: Allergy shots…
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Study suggests that cow’s milk allergy may be overdiagnosed in infants.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 10, 2021 Source:Babies may be overdiagnosed with cow’s milk allergy: U.K. study Reference:Guidelines may promote over-diagnosis of cow’s milk allergy in infants
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Ottawa Medical Officer of Health Dr. Vera Etches expresses concern about rising COVID-19 rates and how it could affect holiday plans.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 9, 2021 Source:‘I’m worried’: Ottawa’s top doctor concerned rising COVID-19 rates could affect holiday plans
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Initial Omicron data released. Small study from South Africa. Pfizer jumps in with theirs today. Many questions about clinical efficacy remain. Answers will come soon.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 8, 2021 Source:COVID-19: Antibodies from Pfizer vaccine may be up to 40 times less effective against Omicron, first lab tests suggest Reference:Omicron Not Wholly Evading Pfizer COVID Vaccine in Study Gives Scientists Cause for Hope
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