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Dr. Barry Dworkin

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  • Mild first-time concussions have no impact on children’s IQ, Canadian study finds

    July 19, 2023

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for July 19, 2023 Source:Concussions have no impact on children’s IQ, Canadian study finds Reference:IQ After Pediatric Concussion

  • Ottawa Public Health calls for graphic warnings, ‘not for kids’ label on cannabis packages

    June 19, 2023

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 19, 2023 Source:Ottawa Public Health calls for graphic warnings, ‘not for kids’ label on cannabis packages

  • Why do edible cannabis products have to look like candy or other treats? Hospitalization rates for accidental cannabis poisoning in kids increased two times more in provinces that legalized edibles: study

    August 26, 2022

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for August 26, 2022 Source:Hospitalization rates for accidental cannabis poisoning in kids increased two times more in provinces that legalized edibles: study Reference:Edible Cannabis Legalization and Unintentional Poisonings in Children

  • Health agencies investigating the source/cause of clusters of Hepatitis in children noted in the US, UK, and Spain. So far, it remains unknown.

    April 19, 2022

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for April 19, 2022 Source:No known Canadian cases of mysterious liver disease reported in children in Europe, U.S.

  • CHEO study reports on risks of increased mental health issues in children after concussion.

    March 10, 2022

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for March 10, 2022 Source:Concussion increases risk of mental health issues in children, youth Reference:Risk of Mental Health Problems in Children and Youths Following Concussion

  • Ontario adds sore throat and runny noses to COVID screening guidance list. When children return to school, parents will be faced with revolving absences and disruptions. Also, for 30+, no medical reason to reject Moderna booster if you had Pfizer before.

    January 10, 2022

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for January 9, 2022 Source:Ontario adds runny noses and sore throats to screening guidance for schools and child care centresSome are refusing Moderna COVID-19 boosters, pharmacies say

  • Sunday House Call #816, 11/21/21: “Some parents are understandably hesitant to vaccinate their young children. However, a choice not to get a vaccine is not a risk-free choice; rather, it’s a choice to take a different and more serious risk.” @DrPaulOffit

    November 21, 2021

    Health Canada approves Pfizer COVID vaccine for children 5 to 11 years of age. Here are the reasons why vaccination is important. It is a half truth that children are unaffected by the disease. Many weather the storm well but others, regardless of medical history, do not. We recommend vaccinations for many infectious disease that…

  • Moderna submits data to Health Canada for approval of its COVID-19 vaccine for children. Expect approval within weeks. I review with @billcarrolltalk why the dose is one-half of the adult version. #VaccinesWork

    November 17, 2021

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for November 17, 2021 Source:Moderna asks Health Canada to approve its COVID-19 vaccine for children

  • Pfizer COVID vaccine approved in US for children 5 to 11 yo. Health Canada completing its review.

    November 3, 2021

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