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House Calls, #963, March 16, 2025: Half Truths and Misconceptions
With the spread of measles now seemingly on the increase, it is reasonable to ask questions from those who advocate The Square One Fallacy as justification for refuting all the studies and evidence to date that have shown the efficacy and safety of vaccines. As long as human beings are involved in research, there will…
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House Calls, #962, March 9, 2025: “I did not ask for your help”
My take on how the Ontario MedCheck program is creating even more administrative burdens for family doctors. This is a program that is used by pharmacists to review medication. It would one thing if it provided useful information but it rarely does. It contains extraneous comments. Take a listen as I explain why and how…
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House Calls, #961, March 2, 2025: You Never Know Where the Road May Take You
We are back to Gila Monsters again but the links that are forged by disparate research arms sometimes mesh together in interesting and helpful ways. This article about new neurons found in the brain that control cravings and appetite is one such example. And another that discovered an ancient part of the brain (in rats)…
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House Calls, #960, February 23, 2025: The Monster Files
How disparate research into the natural world of animal has yielded medical advances. At face value, one would ask “Why did they study this?” You never know what information will prove to be a pivot point to advancement. I find these stories fascinating. Your Calls and Comments:
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House Calls, #959, February 16, 2025: The Prevention Taskforce
There is an app available for people to use that provide an excellent evidenced-based synopsis of what areas should be covered during your periodic health exam visit. You can find them at Google Play store or Apple App Store It is the USPSTF Prevention Task Force (Play Store link) Your Calls and Comments:
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House Calls, #958, February 9, 2025: A new blood test for endometriosis shows promise and other positive medical stories.
A new test for endometriosis is being evaluated and may help many women receive an earlier diagnosis and help cutting off years of suffering. Why physicians should be prescribing exercise for their older patients. There is no age limit. Your Calls and Comments:
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House Calls, #957, February 2, 2025: We are not for hire.
The solutions put forward by the various political parties that somehow they will hire more family doctors belies the fact that the majority of physicians are independent contractors are are not hired by the Ministry of Health to provide services. Further, the promise to increase family doctor numbers by 3100 in four years as promised…
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House Calls, #956, January 26, 2025: Squaring the Circle
Glen Gower, an excellent city councillor introduced a motion at Ottawa City Council ion December 2024 to bring a Primary Care Hub to Kanata-Stittsville. I discuss whilst this motion is admirable and has its heart in the right place, why it is unlikely to result in its professed goals. THere are more straightforward means of…
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House Calls, #955, January 19, 2025: How to bolster your intestinal fortitude.
An interesting article describing why consuming more fiber in your diet will provide a greater health benefit to your digestive system gut health than probiotics. AI systems enable the use of a bionic arm to relay sense of touch to people with paralysis due to spinal cord injury. Your Calls and Comments: