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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
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Long COVID symptoms create a greater burden of disability than heart disease or cancer, new study shows
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for August 21, 2023 Source:Long COVID symptoms create a greater burden of disability than heart disease or cancer, new study shows Reference:Postacute sequelae of COVID-19 at 2 years
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Short bursts of intense exercise may be fine during pregnancy, a new study suggests. But the type of activity depends on the individual and what they did before pregnancy
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for August 16, 2023 Source:Short bursts of intense exercise may be fine during pregnancy, a new study suggests Reference:Maternal and Fetal Cardiovascular Responses to Acute High-Intensity Interval and Moderate-Intensity Continuous Training Exercise During Pregnancy: A Randomized Crossover Trial
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New therapeutic agent entering Phase 1 trials that has been reported to block a protein (common in many cancers) responsible for tumour growth. Best to wait for results before assigning the “holy grail” designation noted in some reports.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for August 8, 2023 Source:Cancer-killing pill that annihilates tumours hailed as ‘holy grail’ breakthroughReference: Small molecule targeting of transcription-replication conflict for selective chemotherapy
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Scientists discover antibodies capable of stopping several coronaviruses, potentially preventing future outbreaks
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for July 31, 2023 Source:Scientists discover antibodies capable of stopping several coronaviruses, potentially preventing future outbreaks Reference:Potent pan huACE2-dependent sarbecovirus neutralizing monoclonal antibodies isolated from a BNT162b2-vaccinated SARS survivor