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House Calls, #998, January 18, 2026: Pink Elephants
The purported health benefits of Pink Himalayan Salt are legion but alas dissolves away when searching for evidence. Indeed, people who exclusively use this instead of regual iodized table salt run the risk of iodine deficiency. Also, a ruling on the case of Dr. Ma who spent time and effort organizing vaccine clinics during the…
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House Calls, #997, January 11, 2026: Enter at your own risk!
Our Hospital systems are in crisis. They cannot handle any sort of overload and this has become Crystal Clear during the flu season. Patients are now being warehoused in ambulance bays with beds separated by sheets. The healthcare professionals are faced with trying to provide care in less than optimal conditions. And yet, it is…
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House Calls, #996, December 21, 2025: Just like seatbelts and insurance; not perfect but better than nothing at all
The latest reports from Ottawa Public Health and Canadian disease-monitoring agencies so it’s dramatic increase in flu-related illness and complications seen in the elderly and in young children. Despite the 40 to 50% efficacy of the flu vaccine, it still provides adequate protection from the severe consequences of the flu. This has been borne out…
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House Calls, #995, December 14, 2025: Not something to die for
Why U.S. commentator Glenn Beck offers to pay for surgery to save Canadian approved for MAID. A treatable condition and yet for Jolene Van Alstine who suffers from normocalcemic primary hyperparathyroism, there are no surgeons in Saskatchewan who can offer these services nor are there endocrinologists in Canada who will accept her in transfer because…
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House Calls, #994, December 7, 2025: A Matter of Trust
The Auditor General of Ontario reviewed the billings of some physicians that seems to be exorbitant and out of the norm. I am not getting into a defense of these physicians as there is insufficient information available to delve into the details available to us. If there is wrongdoing and breach of trust then appropriate…
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House Calls, #993, November 30, 2025: Clarke’s Third Law
“Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic” – Arthur C. Clarke Advancements in AI and genetic research tools are opening up avenues for treatment for diseases that were thought to be nearly impossible to treat. Huntington’s disease successfully treated for first timeHow a Montreal-Made AI Device Is Helping Surgeons See the InvisibleParkinson’s “Trigger” Seen…
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House Calls, #992, November 23, 2025: Water Works.
Is one type of drinking water better than another? Your Calls and Comments:
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House Calls, #991, November 16, 2025: The Spots On Our Record
Canada loses is measles elimination status. How to rid yourself of fruit fly infestations in your home Finding the genetic switches with neurons to turn off anxiety in mice Playlist 1st segment Intro: Unbelievable – EMF Outro: Big Yellow Taxi – Joni Mitchell 2nd segment Intro: Highway to Hell – AC/DC Outro: Bad Moon Rising –…
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House Calls, #990, November 9, 2025: The Home Run Derby
As discussed in an earlier edition, one of the primary means of recruiting family doctors into your community is to train students how come from that community. The University of Ottawa Medical school is doing just that. This is a good step in the right direction. The Interim Dean of Medicine, Dr. Melissa Forgie, writes…