The measles comeback continues apace in the U.S. with as many measles cases reported in the first two weeks of 2026 than the average annual total over the past 25 years since the disease was eliminated. If you plane to travel to the U.S. and warmer climes with children over 6 months of age but less than a year old, it is recommended to vaccinate with the MMR vaccine.

It is not only measles that is a concern for Canadians, but when the FIFA world cup comes to Toronto and Vancouver in June 2026, hospitals will be woefully unprepared and unable to meet any rising tide of infectious diseases and hospital admissions.

Also, Ontario is fast-tracking six previously uncovered medications to treat liver, colorectal, prostate, and lung cancer as well as leukemia and lymphoma.

Your Calls and Comments:

• Testosterone replacement therapy. What are the clinical indications for treatment versus the ads and hype.
• A woman with palmar psoriasis has questions about biologic medications, their side effects and monitoring for harm.
• A review of what blood tests are used to monitor kidney and liver function.

Playlist

1st segment

Intro:  The Imperial March (Darth Vader’s Theme) – John Williams, London Symphony Orchestra

Outro: Bad Moon Rising – CCR

2nd segment

Intro: Madness – Muse

Outro: Main Title (Theme from Jaws) – John Williams

3rd segment

Intro: You’re so Vain – Carly Simon

Outro:  Halloween Theme – John Carpenter, Cody Carpenter, Daniel Davies

4th segment

Intro:  Sympathy For The Devil – The Rolling Stones

Outro: While My Guitar Gently Weeps – The Beatles