Dr. Barry Dworkin » Infectious Disease http://www.drbarrydworkin.com Mon, 06 Sep 2010 18:28:44 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 2004-2010 bpr@brigittepellerinrobson.com (Sunday House Call) bpr@brigittepellerinrobson.com (Sunday House Call) posts 1440 http://www.drbarrydworkin.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/BarryLogo1.jpg Dr. Barry Dworkin » Infectious Disease http://www.drbarrydworkin.com 144 144 Sunday House Call is a live two-hour evidenced-based medicine and science show that airs at 3 PM Eastern originating from the studios of 580 CFRA radio in Ottawa, Canada. Its stated aim is to provide the opportunity for our guests to discuss their idea... Sunday House Call is a live two-hour evidenced-based medicine and science show that airs at 3 PM Eastern originating from the studios of 580 CFRA radio in Ottawa, Canada. Its stated aim is to provide the opportunity for our guests to discuss their ideas and the basic science that led to their latest research without the need to encapsulate their life\\\'s work into a 30 second soundbite and to provide information to our listeners that is credible, unbiased and backed by evidence, not anecdote. Dr. Barry Dworkin, Sunday House Call, 580 CFRA, health, evidence-based medicine Sunday House Call Sunday House Call bpr@brigittepellerinrobson.com no no Antibiotic resistance comes from many sources and behaviours http://www.drbarrydworkin.com/2010/08/13/antibiotic-resistance-comes-from-many-sources-and-behaviours/ http://www.drbarrydworkin.com/2010/08/13/antibiotic-resistance-comes-from-many-sources-and-behaviours/#comments Fri, 13 Aug 2010 22:29:07 +0000 Dr. Barry Dworkin http://www.drbarrydworkin.com/?p=3518 Canadians abusing antibiotics: doctors Related articles:
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Madely Health Headlines Commentary for August 13, 2010

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Canadians abusing antibiotics: doctors

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Madely Health Headlines for  June 25, 2010

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CMAJ cautions against complacency over polio

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CMAJ editorial

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Madely Health Headlines Commentary for January 29, 2010

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Flu activity ‘significantly below’ normal for January, agency says

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Madely Health Headlines Commentary for December 29, 2009

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Drug-resistant bacterium cause for alarm: Canadian pathologist

Drug-Resistant E. Coli Called Significant Threat

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Madely Health Headlines Commentary for December 17, 2009

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Swine Flu May Mean Seasonal Strain Won’t Emerge in U.S. Winter

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Madely Health Headlines Commentary for December 16, 2009

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H1N1 ‘not done yet’: Canada’s top doctor

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  • Watching TV increases heart disease and cancer risk, study suggests
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  • Genes research offers cancer treatment hope
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    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for December 10, 2009

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    Research suggests that everyday germs may prevent diseases in adulthood

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  • H1N1 may crowd out seasonal flu this year
  • Why the H1N1 vaccine program is focusing on high-risk groups first
  • Why the headline “Healthy women at high risk of severe swine flu: study” is misleading
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    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for December 9, 2009

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    British researchers say little evidence Tamiflu works, but WHO says the drug is useful

    Swine Flu Pandemic May Be Less Severe Than Expected

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  • Drug-Resistant E. Coli Called Significant Threat
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    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for November 23, 2009

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    Overuse of antivirals risks making virus resistant

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    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for November 12, 2009

    Source: Cost of vaccinating the nation hits $1.5-billion and climbing

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