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Headlines misinterpret study finding that most cancer screenings don’t extend life. They may not extend it, but they certainly will get you close to what your expected life span would be if caught early and treated.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for August 29, 2023 [display_podcast] Source:Most cancer screenings don’t extend life, study finds, but don’t cancel that appointment Reference:Estimated Lifetime Gained With Cancer Screening TestsA Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials
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New diagnostic test for early Alzheimer’s does not prove that you will develop the disease and requires more biomarkers to ensure accuracy.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for August 24, 2023 [display_podcast] Source:Commercially available Alzheimer’s blood test could help early diagnosis
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Aspirin can help reduce risk of second heart attack, but study finds less than half of eligible adults take it
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for August 23, 2023 [display_podcast] Source:Aspirin can help reduce risk of second heart attack, but study finds less than half of eligible adults take it Reference:Aspirin for Secondary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in 51 Low-, Middle-, and High-Income Countries
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Levering the processing power of AI models may help predict the next pandemic
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for August 15, 2023 [display_podcast] Source:Could AI help predict the next pandemic?
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U.S. public health departments developing guidelines for STI prophylaxis
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for August 14, 2023 [display_podcast] Source:STIs are on the rise in the US. A pill taken after sex could help slow them down
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How sunscreen became controversial when studies to date have not shown any conclusive evidence for harm versus the real risk reduction for skin damage and cancer. Time Magazine reviews the issue
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 298, 2023 [display_podcast] Source:How Sunscreen Became Controversial
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A daily aspirin may lead to anemia in older adults, study says. Adds to reasons within the guidelines why it is not recommended for primary prevention of heart attack.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 21, 2023 [display_podcast] Source:A daily aspirin may lead to anemia in older adults, study says..
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Ottawa Public Health calls for graphic warnings, ‘not for kids’ label on cannabis packages
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 19, 2023 [display_podcast] Source:Ottawa Public Health calls for graphic warnings, ‘not for kids’ label on cannabis packages