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Dr. Barry Dworkin

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  • Sunday House Call, #828, March 20, 2022: Picking at the scab that is “inurement”

    March 20, 2022

    Dan Gardner (@dgardner) discusses the all-too-human response to an ongoing threat by employing “inurement”. Hence, the oft heard statement, ” I am done with COVID” when reality has other ideas. Also, the answer to why scabs itch and what you can do to mitigate it.

  • Sunday House Call, #815, November 14, 2021: @YoniFreedhoff discusses “2021’s dumbest scientifically published exercise recommendation for the treatment of obesity” and what works in reality.

    November 14, 2021

    Topics today include: 2021’s Dumbest Scientifically Published Exercise Recommendation For The Treatment Of Obesity The tremendous success of the HPV vaccines. Cervical cancer and HPV infections have significantly decreased since vaccination programs began more than 10 years ago.

  • COVID-19 putting “unprecedented” numbers of pregnant women into the ICU. They should be prioritized for vaccines.

    April 23, 2021

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for April 23, 2021 Source:COVID-19 putting “unprecedented” numbers of pregnant women into the ICU. They should be prioritized for vaccines.

  • Not “game-changing” but another positive step forward for evidenced-based treatment to help people with #Overweight or #Obesity.

    February 14, 2021

    Sunday House Call, #777, February 14, 2021 This week the NEJM published a study concluding “In participants with overweight or obesity, 2.4 mg of semaglutide once weekly plus lifestyle intervention was associated with sustained, clinically relevant reduction in body weight.” A follow up editorial provides some perspective. Your calls about: Can mouthwash and nasal rinses…

  • Many thanks to Jonathan Jarry @CrackedScience for an informative discussion about science miscommunication. #ScienceUpFirst #GoScience

    February 7, 2021

    Sunday House Call, #776, February 7, 2021 Topics today include: Jonathan Jarry is a science communicator with the McGill Office for Science and Society, dedicated to separating sense from nonsense on the scientific stage. He has been writing a recent series of articles for the McGill Office for Science and Society, “Tips for Better Thinking“,…

  • Pregnant or breastfeeding women should have access to COVID vaccines. Especially if they work in a high-risk environment or have underlying health conditions that further increase their risk of complications if they become infected with the virus.

    January 6, 2021

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for January 6, 2021 Source:Doctors urge high-risk pregnant, breastfeeding women to get access to COVID vaccines Should pregnant women be inoculated for COVID-19 vaccine? It depends, says doctor Vaccinating Pregnant and Lactating Patients Against COVID-19

  • Sunday House Call, #756 , September 13, 2020: Fat shaming and weight bias have no place in obesity management. @seanwharton discuses the new obesity management guidelines.

    September 13, 2020

    Recently published practice guidelines in the CMAJ for the management of obesity in adults has brought to our attention the nature of a condition that is a major public health issue. It reviews the latest understanding of the interplay of genetic metabolic, behavioural, and environmental factors that influence health outcomes both physical and psychological. The…

  • Sunday House Call, #747, July 12, 2020: Managing obesity by understanding what influences your GateKeeper, GoGetter, and Sleepy Executive with @DavidMacklinMD

    July 12, 2020

    Sunday House Call, #747, July 12, 2020: Managing obesity by understanding what influences your Gatekeeper, Go Getter, and Sleepy Executive with @DavidMacklinMD How do we dispel the myths about obesity? You just watched or heard the excellent audio component of Dr. David Macklin’s “The GateKeeper, The GoGetter and the Sleepy Executive” presenting the scientific evidence…

  • Study leaves many questions about health outcomes for pregnant women with coronavirus. It did not mention if socioeconomic disparities play a role. Focused on U.S. population where access to care is not equal.

    June 25, 2020

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 25, 2020 Source: Study Raises Concerns for Pregnant Women With the Coronavirus

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