Dr. Barry Dworkin

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  • It stands to reason that most medications designed to manage progressive chronic disease once discontinued will see a relapse or progression of said disease process.

    March 25, 2026

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for March 25, 2026 Source:Stopping GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic erodes heart health benefits quickly, new study finds Reference:GLP-1RA discontinuation and risks of major adverse cardiovascular events in adults with type 2 diabetes: A target emulation trial.

  • Oral version of injectable cholesterol-lowering medication completes phase 3 trial with noted reductions in LDL-cholesterol as well as lipoproteins.

    February 9, 2026

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for February 9, 2026 Source:Experimental cholesterol-lowering pill may offer new option for millions Reference:A Placebo-Controlled Trial of the Oral PCSK9 Inhibitor Enlicitide

  • Likely many factors behind increase in ADHD medications in Ontario.

    December 12, 2025

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 12, 2025 Source:Dramatic rise in number of people going on ADHD medications in Ontario, with one group leading the sudden increase Reference:Population-Level Trends in Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Medication Prescribing

  • Health Canada approves first pill to reverse postpartum depression withing days of starting it.

    December 10, 2025

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 10, 2025 Source:Health Canada approves 1st pill to treat postpartum depression

  • Climate pollution from inhalers has the impact of half a million cars per year, or 0.03% of global CO2 equivalent emissions, study finds. The latter number provides some perspective.

    October 14, 2025

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 14, 2025 Source:Climate pollution from inhalers has the impact of half a million cars per year, study finds Reference:Inhaler-Related Greenhouse Gas Emissions in the US; A Serial Cross-Sectional Analysis Question: The study showed that In one year alone, planet-warming pollution from inhalers were the equivalent of driving more than half…

  • Cannabis-derived medication for the treatment of chronic low back pain seeks licensing approval in the U.S. and Europe

    October 1, 2025

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 1, 2025 Source:A drug made from marijuana reduced back pain in a large study

  • New medication in the research pipeline designed to improve upon the efficacy of semaglutide and tirzepatide (Ozempic and Mounjaro) and mitigate side effect profile. Still years to go.

    September 11, 2025

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for September 11, 2025 Source:Scientists create new drug that could be the ‘next Ozempic’… it’s twice as effective without nasty side effects

  • Health Canada approves Ozempic to reduce kidney deterioration in people with diabetes

    August 27, 2025

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for August 27, 2025 Source:Health Canada approves Ozempic to reduce kidney deterioration in people with diabetes

  • What are the drug interactions between the birth control pill and semaglutide (Ozempic)? Perspective is important because the interaction is no different than many other medications used with the birth control pill.

    June 25, 2025

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 25, 2025 Source:‘Ozempic babies’ and birth control: U.K. warning raises concerns over weight-loss drugs

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