epidemic – Dr. Barry Dworkin

Ontario’s confirmed cases’ trend matches March’s exponential curve. Do governments act now restricting access to “non-essential” businesses or wait to see what happens? Unchecked exponential growth can lead to even harsher decisions down the line.

September 25, 2020

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for September 25, 2020 Source:Hospital group calls for tighter COVID-19 restrictions on, gyms, restaurants, other venues
Study provides information on when and how the media should report epidemic details to help curtail the spread of disease

January 19, 2015

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for January 19, 2015 Source: Media can help slow spread of disease, study finds Reference: Media impact switching surface during an infectious disease outbreak
Sunday House Call, #406, July 22, 2012: A Big Whoop We Shouldn't Celebrate

July 22, 2012

Sunday House Call, #406, July 22, 2012: A Big Whoop We Shouldn’t Celebrate Today: Whooping cough outbreak in US set to become worst in 50 years. Canada is experiencing outbreaks too. Caller topics: shingles vaccine indications and can it be used if taking methotrexate (no), antibiotic overuse, a discussion about clinical studies and meta-analyses, what is the evidence…

Ontario’s confirmed cases’ trend matches March’s exponential curve. Do governments act now restricting access to “non-essential” businesses or wait to see what happens? Unchecked exponential growth can lead to even harsher decisions down the line.