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Dr. Barry Dworkin

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  • Observational study looked at the relationship between the vasomotor symptoms (hot flushes) of menopause symptoms and migraine history and how it may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease for certain groups

    April 17, 2024

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for April 17, 2024 Source:How menopause symptoms may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease

  • Mothers with obesity at greater risk of stillbirth: Canadian study

    March 6, 2024

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for March 6, 2024 Source:Mothers with obesity at greater risk of stillbirth: Canadian study Reference:The impact of isolated obesity compared with obesity and other risk factors on risk of stillbirth: a retrospective cohort study

  • Add a grain of salt to an article about a study that claims “Eating Vegan Diet In Pregnancy Linked to Preeclampsia and Lower Birthweight”

    January 29, 2024

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for January 29, 2024 Source:Eating Vegan Diet In Pregnancy Linked to Preeclampsia and Lower Birthweight Reference:Adherence to different forms of plant-based diets and pregnancy outcomes in the Danish National Birth Cohort: A prospective observational study

  • A positive change by introducing at-home HPV testing to screen for cervical cancer mitigating the need for PAP tests.

    November 23, 2023

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for November 23, 2023 Source:Canada is moving away from Pap tests. Here’s what you need to know Reference:

  • In-home Human Papilloma Virus test used for cervical cancer screening is a great idea. Some Canadian provinces are adopting the policy. Countries like Australia have noted excellent outcomes. Result same or better than PAP tests.

    September 26, 2023

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for September 26, 2023 Source:Doctors say at-home screening for HPV could be an opportunity to ‘eliminate a cancer’ Reference:Preventive care recommendations to promote health equity

  • 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

    August 16, 2023

    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

  • One in five chance of natural pregnancy after IVF baby according to review of 11 international studies.

    June 22, 2023

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 22, 2023 Source:One in five chance of natural pregnancy after IVF baby

  • This simple surgery could slash ovarian cancer rates in Canada, specialists say

    June 20, 2023

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 20, 2023 Source:This simple surgery could slash ovarian cancer rates in Canada, specialists say

  • Does the route of administration of hormone replacement therapy affect hypertension risk?

    June 8, 2023

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June , 2023 Source:Hormone patches or creams for menopause symptoms may have lower blood pressure risk than pills Reference:Association Between the Route of Administration and Formulation of Estrogen Therapy and Hypertension Risk in Postmenopausal Women: A Prospective Population-Based Study

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