Barry Dworkin, MD

Family Physician, Asst Prof, Fam Med, U Ottawa. Host, House Calls 580 CFRA, Medical Mythbusting with @billcarrolltalk

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Health sleuths are watching for disease threats during the World Cup. Measles is at the top of the list.
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Brain mechanism reveals in mice how food aroma primes metabolism and may explain obesity risk

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Childhood egg allergies fall as early introduction becomes more common, new study finds

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New antibiotic kills drug-resistant bacteria by targeting previously unknown vulnerability https://t.co/K2DsvF8kW4

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House Calls, #1017, June 7, 2026: Bang the Drum! https://t.co/d799TCvqJv

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New medication for the treatment of advanced pancreatic cancer increases median overall survival from 6.7 to 13.2 months. https://t.co/5DYSK8rFqf

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House Calls, #1016, May 31, 2026: Yes. Again. :-( https://t.co/E1fWf1AwtM

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Minimally invasive sleeve gastroscopy weight loss procedure being used at Royal Alexandria Hospital https://t.co/pVkHE2SiOW

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Mouse model demonstrates that using microRNA via nasal spray reverses some of the inflammatory processes that contribute to brain aging and cognitive decline. Many years to go to determine if safe and efficacious for people. https://t.co/2z64Q5TnEm

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Beta-blockers, taken by millions after a heart attack, found to be ineffective for people with uncomplicated heart attacks (normal heart function thereafter) and presents increased risk of harm to women. Changes to management likely in the works for this population. https://t.co/vDPlR2vV29

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Remnant cholesterol levels found to be an independent risk factor for heart disease. We discuss what this is and what the approach to management entails. https://t.co/1ZFQLqAXAK

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Ebola public health policy released in Canada. https://t.co/zwhHhBOKtS

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Observational study noted that patients with diabetes and obesity using GLP-1 medications may experience reduced degree of metastases. Causality confirmation and mechanisms to be determined. https://t.co/4DRowEtO4A

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House Calls, #1015, May 24, 2026: The Collective Electric Mind https://t.co/jC71UPy8XZ

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Winnipeg plasma donor who had dilated cardiomegaly died following sudden cardiac arrest. Findings by chief medical examiner states that a causal link is speculative at best. https://t.co/LiwCjDddOD

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New Study Challenges What We Know About Consciousness and the Brain https://t.co/Pfz87NrwsD

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Why experts say seasonal allergies are getting worse https://t.co/nkvWgs5xKi

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House Calls, #1014, May 17, 2026: Ay yi yi yi yi! https://t.co/BU3RRgZ8vu

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Mouse study finds that ‘icing’ sports injuries may delay recovery and prolong pain. Human trial required to determine if true and if it is related to severity of the inflammatory response. https://t.co/pzMFq8kM4z