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Health Canada national recall issued for pregabalin because some 50 mg bottles may contain 150 mg capsules.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for May 29, 2025 Source:National recall issued for common pain medication over dosage issue Reference:JAMP-Pregabalin 50 mg: One lot recalled as some bottles may contain 150 mg capsules
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Researchers record how life’s glow fades after death. Ultraweak photons detected from biochemical changes as cells shut down.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for May 23, 2025 Source:Researchers record how life’s glow fades after death Reference:Imaging Ultraweak Photon Emission from Living and Dead Mice and from Plants under Stress
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Research says parenting can help protect the brain from some effects of aging
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for May 22, 2025 Source:Research says parenting can help protect the brain from some effects of aging Reference:How parenthood may help keep your brain young
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Adults over 60 in U.S. advised to skip Chikungunya vaccine. What about Canada?
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for May 15, 2025 Source:Older adults in U.S. urged to skip this travel vaccine. What about Canada? Reference:FDA and CDC Recommend Pause in Use of Ixchiq (Chikungunya Vaccine, Live) in Individuals 60 Years of Age and Older While Postmarketing Safety Reports are Investigated
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How The Ottawa Hospital uses AI ambient voice capture to reduce physician burnout by 70%, achieve 97% patient satisfaction
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for May 12, 2025 Source:How The Ottawa Hospital uses AI ambient voice capture to reduce physician burnout by 70%, achieve 97% patient satisfaction
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Negative News Can Take Its Toll On Your Health
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for April 28, 2025 Source:Negative News Can Take Its Toll On Your Health – Here’s How A “Detox” Could Help
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Taking large doses of fat-soluble vitamins like A and E can lead to significant toxicity.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for April 8, 2025 Source:How these two vitamin supplements could do more harm than good Reference:
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Tackle these 17 health factors to lower your risk for dementia, stroke and depression, study says
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for April 7, 2025 Source:Tackle these 17 health factors to lower your risk for dementia, stroke and depression, study says Reference:Modifiable risk factors for stroke, dementia and late-life depression: a systematic review and DALY-weighted risk factors for a composite outcome
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Pouring a Double-Double into your colon from the southside end is only helpful for the coffee brewer selling it to you.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for March 31, 2025 Source:Pouring Coffee Into Your Rectum Isn’t Worth The Risk, Says Expert