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Sunday House Call, #828, March 20, 2022: Picking at the scab that is “inurement”
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.
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COVID-19 putting “unprecedented” numbers of pregnant women into the ICU. They should be prioritized for vaccines.
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.
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Many thanks to Jonathan Jarry @CrackedScience for an informative discussion about science miscommunication. #ScienceUpFirst #GoScience
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“,…
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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.
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
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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.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 25, 2020 Source: Study Raises Concerns for Pregnant Women With the Coronavirus