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Still no evidence we can live past 130 years of age despite study’s extrapolation of data. — ICU doctor provides firsthand account of the needless suffering endured by people with COVID, their loved ones, and by those caring for them. #VaccinesWork
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 1, 2021 Source:Want to Live Forever? There’s No Theoretical Limit to Human Lifespan, New Study Says Reference:Human mortality at extreme age Thread from Darren Markland MD
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Researchers start the trek to figure out the biological mechanism how COVID infections lead to autoimmune disease even after recovery. First clues found that may lead to understanding Long-COVID. More to come. #GoScience #VaccinesWork
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for September 28, 2021 Source:COVID-19 Could Trigger Autoimmune Disease Even After Recovery, Study Shows Reference:New-onset IgG autoantibodies in hospitalized patients with COVID-19
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L.A. County school’s adoption of all public health and safety recommendations/measures are reducing COVID rates. What a surprise (insert feigned shock and sarcasm here).
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for September 17, 2021 Source:New data affirm it. L.A. County school safety policies are working as COVID rates are low
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NY Times: Fully vaccinated people have a 1 in 5,000 to 10,000 chance of a COVID breakthrough infection on any given day. So, less than many of the daily risks we accept without a second thought. #vaccineswork
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for September 8, 2021 Source: One in 5,000Worried About Breakthrough Infections? Here’s How to Navigate This Phase of the Pandemic.
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Unfortunately what is happening in Manitoba with younger people accounting for the bulk of new COVID-19 cases is a harbinger of what is likely to happen in Ontario.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for September 7, 2021 Source:Youngest residents now account for largest share of new COVID-19 cases in Manitoba
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As physicians, we want to prevent illness and treat people so that can get back to their lives and not leave behind grieving children, friends, and family. If ivermectin worked for COVID, we would use it. https://bit.ly/3jIbdFw https://bit.ly/38SozsN
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for September 3, 2021 Source:Health Canada warns people not to treat COVID with ivermectin dewormer as demand surges in feed storesIvermectin, Convalescent Plasma and Hydroxychloroquine: One Year of Rotten ApplesIvermectin is the new hydroxychloroquine, take 5: The Nobel Prize gambit Reference:Ivermectin for preventing and treating COVID-19
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Third dose of COVID-19 vaccine now available for higher-risk populations in Ontario. #vaccineswork
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for August 27, 2021 Source:COVID-19 booster now available for higher-risk Ottawa residents Reference:Third dose of COVID-19 vaccine now available to higher-risk populations
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When/if studies clearly show that COVID vaccine is efficacious and safe for children, we will be able to get closer to herd immunity. Public Health Ontario says it is no longer possible without vaccinating young children. #vaccineswork
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for August 26, 2021 Source:‘Herd immunity’ no longer possible without vaccinating young children: Public Health Ontario
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Sunday House Call, #804, August 22, 2021: The context behind breakthrough infections in vaccinated individuals. #vaccineswork
Reports of increasing breakthrough infections in those who are vaccinated are occurring predominantly in those individuals who are older than 60 years of age, suffer from chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, cancers, and inflammatory conditions, and may be taking immunosuppressive medications. Vaccines continue to be effective against Delta variant as reported in latest…