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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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The unfortunate, yet predictable ICU admission population. In B.C. all under the age of 50 are unvaccinated. Needless suffering for them and their families. Please be well and remain so by getting vaccinated. Be there for your children. #VaccinesWork
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for September 10, 2021 Source:All COVID-19 patients under age 50 in B.C. ICUs are unvaccinated, health minister says
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COVID-19 putting “unprecedented” numbers of pregnant women into the ICU. They should be prioritized for vaccines.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for April 23, 2021 Source:COVID-19 putting “unprecedented” numbers of pregnant women into the ICU. They should be prioritized for vaccines.
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Ontario hospitals alerted to prepare for a spike in COVID-19 patients as hospital ICU admissions approach capacity affecting ability to meet increasing demands for both COVID and non-COVID-related care
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 16, 2020 Source:Ontario tells hospitals to activate emergency plans as number of COVID-19 patients spikes
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ICU-associated delirium may lead to long term cognitive impairment
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for October 3, 2013 [display_podcast] Source: Long Periods of Delirium in ICU May Raise Risk of Mental Impairment Reference: Long-Term Cognitive Impairment after Critical Illness
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Low vitamin D levels may make kids admitted to ICU more ill
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for September 13, 2012 [display_podcast] Source: CHEO study links sickest children to low vitamin D Low Vitamin D Levels May Make Sick Kids Sicker Reference: Primary source: Pediatrics Source reference: Madden K, et al “Vitamin D deficiency in critically ill children” Pediatr 2012; DOI: 10.1542/peds.2011-3328. Additional source: Pediatrics Source reference: McNally J, et al “The…