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Ontario reports 78 new measles cases, nearly doubling count in ongoing outbreak
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for February 28, 2025 Source:Ontario reports 78 new measles cases, nearly doubling count in ongoing outbreak
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Bird flu genetically combining with human flu strains is a concern and is being actively monitored by health organizations like the Public Health Agency of Canada among others.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for February 19, 2025 Source:The danger of bird flu mixing with human flu? A potential pandemic
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Exposure of blood infections possible from 2 beauty salons in Ottawa
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for January 29, 2025 Source:Exposure of blood infections possible from 2 beauty salons in Ottawa
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‘Very low risk’ of hepatitis A spread to customers at Hunt Club Tim Hortons
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 19, 2024 Source:‘Very low risk’ of hepatitis A spread to customers at Hunt Club Tim Hortons
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Same old top-down advice from academics and bureaucrats trying to solve the family doctor shortage. Perhaps it would he advisable to ask physicians who actively manage their practices/businesses what it would take to improve the working environment to attract family doctors to join?
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 18, 2024 Source:Number of family doctors in Canada now growing at a slower pace: report Reference: While family physician growth has slowed, pan-Canadian data indicates primary health care workforce is expanding
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Is Organic Produce Really Safer to Eat? Short answer; not really according to this article
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 1, 2024 Source:Is Organic Produce Really Safer to Eat?
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The fluoride debate continues. It is important to look at the data and that it be of high quality when discussing this issue.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for November 26, 2024 Source:Do We Really Need to Be Worried About Fluoride in Tap Water? Background information:Let’s Put Water Fluoridation Myths To RestThe Fluoride ControversyThe Right Chemistry: Fluoridation and Children’s IQFluoride and IQ
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How to be human 101: There are words that should be reconsidered/avoided when physicians talk with their patients.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for November 12, 2024 Source:These Are The “Never Words” Doctors Shouldn’t Use With Patients
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It is time to reduce the waste of resources required to provide sick notes.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 29, 2024 Source: Why a group of Canadian doctors says workplace sick notes need to go