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Dr. Barry Dworkin

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  • The soul-destroying occupation.

    July 15, 2019

    Health Headlines Commentary for July 15, 2019 Source:‘Insane and irresponsible’: Parliamentary workload could kill someone, warns MP

  • Increasing numbers of teens presenting to ER for mental health issues

    June 14, 2019

    Health Headlines Commentary for June 14, 2019 Source: Number of teens visiting the ER has doubled

  • Postpartum depression does not include in its definition references to men so I am unclear why this article references this as a diagnosis

    June 11, 2019

    Health Headlines Commentary for June , 2019 Source:Signs of postpartum depression in dads are often mistaken or missed, study shows

  • DNA testing to determine best choice of antidepressant not yet ready for clinical use. Data to be released in 2019 regarding test’s efficacy and patient outcomes.

    June 11, 2018

    Health Headlines Commentary for June , 2018 Source: New DNA test could end ‘trial and error’ of antidepressant treatments Reference: Study is not published as research in ongoing. Data to be released in 2019. Analysis: A review of the test by Health Quality Ontario in April of last year found that patients who had the test experienced…

  • Sunday House Call, #630,  September 24, 2017: Government sanctioned torture through inaction

    September 24, 2017

    Sunday House Call, #630,  September 24, 2017: Government sanctioned torture through inaction Topics today include: Government sanctioned torture through inaction:  Mental health services provided by the province of Ontario. Your calls on the age to be taking lipitor and the onus for keeping a driver’s license at advanced ages!    

  • Most antidepressants do not work for children and adolescents

    June 9, 2016

    Health Headlines Commentary for June , 2016 Source: Study: Most antidepressants don’t work for young patients Reference: Antidepressants fail, but no cause for therapeutic gloom

  • Light therapy may be a useful adjunct in treating depression

    November 19, 2015

    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for November 19, 2015 Source: Light therapy could be used to treat all depression, not just ‘winter blues’: study Reference: Efficacy of Bright Light Treatment, Fluoxetine, and the Combination in Patients With Nonseasonal Major Depressive Disorder

  • Ketamine analogues being developed for treatment-resistant depression

    May 29, 2015

    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for May 29, 2015 Source: Depression Treatments Inspired By Club Drug Move Ahead In Tests  

  • Afternoon Edition – Wednesday House Call April 1, 2015 : The Quackery Edition

    April 1, 2015

    Afternoon Edition – Wednesday House Call  April 1, 2015 Dr Barry Dworkin joins Rob Snow to discuss teh latest health stories of the week. Today: 1) Citing GermanWings story. When and what is a doctor obligated to tell authorities about? For example, revoking drivers licenses (e.g. elderly drivers)? Applying for firearms? A gunshot wound? What…

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