Dr. Barry Dworkin

End of week wrap up: Not being able to stand on one legs means you die earlier?, Alzheimer an autoimmune disease?, and COVID vaccines saved millions of lives according to Lancet-published study.

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 22, 23, 24, 2022

Source:
Can YOU stand on one leg for 10 seconds? You’re at twice the risk of dying early if you can’t balance like a flamingo in your 60s, scientists warn

What if Alzheimer’s is an autoimmune disease? Toronto neurologist awarded for work on unconventional hypothesis

COVID vaccines saved 20M lives in 1st year, scientists say

Reference:
Successful 10-second one-legged stance performance predicts survival in middle-aged and older individuals

Global impact of the first year of COVID-19 vaccination: a mathematical modelling study

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