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Dr. Barry Dworkin

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  • 1 in 3 Canadians don’t know the difference between heart attack and cardiac arrest, poll finds.

    October 19, 2023

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 19, 2023 Source:1 in 3 Canadians don’t know the difference between heart attack and cardiac arrest, poll finds

  • Sunday House Call, #772, January 10, 2021: But I had a reservation!

    January 10, 2021

    Sunday House Call, #772, January 10, 2021: But I had a reservation! On today’s show: Should we allow for coronavirus vaccines to be interchangeable during the dosing schedule? Study models various vaccine rollout strategies. Should the second dose be reserved? Reference:Alternative Dose Allocation Strategies to Increase Benefits From Constrained COVID-19 Vaccine Supply Your calls about:…

  • Living at top floors of tall condos and apartments may reduce survival from cardiac arrythmia and arrest

    January 19, 2016

    Health Headlines Commentary for January 19, 2016 Source: Living above the third-floor drastically reduces your chances of surviving cardiac arrest, study suggests Reference: Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in high-rise buildings: delays to patient care and effect on survival

  • Miniaturized pacemaker is great tech but does have specific limitations depending on heart ailment

    December 22, 2014

    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for December 22, 2014 Source: Tiny pacemakers a heartbeat away from widespread use  

  • The need to be aware of the caffeine content in energy drinks

    January 16, 2013

    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for January 16, 2013 [display_podcast] Source: Emergency room visits tied to energy drinks double since 2007  

  • Cardiac arrhythmias and arrest in teens is a rare occurrence

    February 13, 2012

    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for February 13, 2012 Source: Cardiac arrest in teens difficult to understand

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