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How Long Does It Take to Get COVID-19? Here’s What a New Study Says
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for January 18, 2024 Source:How Long Does It Take to Get COVID-19? Here’s What a New Study Says Reference:Digital measurement of SARS-CoV-2 transmission risk from 7 million contacts
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Brock-led research uncovered a key link between oxidative stress, aging and chronic diseases in mice model.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for January 9, 2024 Source:Brock-led research uncovers breakthrough in age-related diseases Reference:Trioxidized cysteine in the aging proteome mimics the structural dynamics and interactome of phosphorylated serine
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The First Crispr Medicine Is Now Approved in the US to Treat Sickle Cell Anemia
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 11, 2023 Source:The First Crispr Medicine Is Now Approved in the US
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Patients are absolutely right to feel betrayed by Canadian researchers who have not followed international criteria for 97% of the ~6700 trials. It negates and disrespects the ultimate contribution people make when enrolling in them.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for November 24, 2023 Source:Patients ‘betrayed’ by Canadian researchers, advocate says of clinical trial probe
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Clinical trial with controls required before any headline can state “Neck injection could improve smell issues in some long Covid patients”
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for November 22, 2023 Source:Neck injection could improve smell issues in some long Covid patients Reference:Stellate Ganglion Block for the Treatment of COVID-19-Induced Olfactory Dysfunction: A Prospective Pilot Study
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Concussion researchers celebrate new ‘transformational’ research program
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for November 16, 2023 Source:Concussion researchers celebrate new ‘transformational’ research program
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Tongxinluo capsules improve health after heart attack, study shows. If true, then it is important to determine how it works and what compounds are responsible.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for November 3, 2023 Source:Tongxinluo capsules improve health after heart attack, study shows Reference:Traditional Chinese Medicine Compound (Tongxinluo) and Clinical Outcomes of Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction
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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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Small study looked at turmeric’s use for the treatment of indigestion. It was helpful with other medications specifically designed to reduce stomach acid secretion. No claims that it should be used as a single agent.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for September 19, 2023 Source:Turmeric might help treat your indigestion, study shows Reference: Curcumin and proton pump inhibitors for functional dyspepsia: a randomised, double blind controlled trial