Dr. Barry Dworkin

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  • Likely many factors behind increase in ADHD medications in Ontario.

    December 12, 2025

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 12, 2025 Source:Dramatic rise in number of people going on ADHD medications in Ontario, with one group leading the sudden increase Reference:Population-Level Trends in Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Medication Prescribing

  • Health Canada approves first pill to reverse postpartum depression withing days of starting it.

    December 10, 2025

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 10, 2025 Source:Health Canada approves 1st pill to treat postpartum depression

  • Cat ownership linked to increased risk of schizophrenia, according to a metanalysis using low quality studies and caveats aplenty.

    December 4, 2025

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 4, 2025 Source:Cat Ownership Linked to Increased Risk of Schizophrenia, Research Suggests Reference:Cat Ownership and Schizophrenia-Related Disorders and Psychotic-Like Experiences: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

  • What to know about melatonin use and heart failure. Recent press release requires peer review and publishing before any further evaluations of its claims as it seems to be fraught with limitations.

    November 6, 2025

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for November 6, 2025 Source:What to know about melatonin use and heart failure

  • Nighttime light exposure may be linked with top killer disease worldwide

    October 29, 2025

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 29, 2025 Source:Nighttime light exposure may be linked with top killer disease worldwide

  • Kids who use social media score lower on reading and memory tests, a study shows

    October 27, 2025

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 27, 2025 Source:Kids who use social media score lower on reading and memory tests, a study shows Reference:Social Media Use Trajectories and Cognitive Performance in Adolescents

  • There are likely multiple reasons for men to have irritability, depression and diminished strength as they age. I am not convinced that it all falls under the moniker of Irritable Male Syndrome.

    September 25, 2025

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for September 25, 2025 Source:Irritable Male Syndrome (IMS) Is An Actual Condition — And It Could Explain A Lot

  • Exercise is an excellent first-line adjunct for the treatment of depression. However the patient’s motivation to do so hinges upon the severity of symptoms of the disease.

    September 15, 2025

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for September 15, 2025 Source:Exercise should be first-line treatment for depression, Ottawa researcher says

  • What is driving older folks to decide to use cannabis for a myriad of conditions? What are the risks versus the benefits?

    September 10, 2025

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for September 10, 2025 Source:Why more seniors are turning to cannabis use

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