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House Calls, #994, December 7, 2025: A Matter of Trust
The Auditor General of Ontario reviewed the billings of some physicians that seems to be exorbitant and out of the norm. I am not getting into a defense of these physicians as there is insufficient information available to delve into the details available to us. If there is wrongdoing and breach of trust then appropriate…
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House Calls, #993, November 30, 2025: Clarke’s Third Law
“Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic” – Arthur C. Clarke Advancements in AI and genetic research tools are opening up avenues for treatment for diseases that were thought to be nearly impossible to treat. Huntington’s disease successfully treated for first timeHow a Montreal-Made AI Device Is Helping Surgeons See the InvisibleParkinson’s “Trigger” Seen…
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House Calls, #992, November 23, 2025: Water Works.
Is one type of drinking water better than another? Your Calls and Comments:
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House Calls, #991, November 16, 2025: The Spots On Our Record
Canada loses is measles elimination status. How to rid yourself of fruit fly infestations in your home Finding the genetic switches with neurons to turn off anxiety in mice Playlist 1st segment Intro: Unbelievable – EMF Outro: Big Yellow Taxi – Joni Mitchell 2nd segment Intro: Highway to Hell – AC/DC Outro: Bad Moon Rising –…
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House Calls, #990, November 9, 2025: The Home Run Derby
As discussed in an earlier edition, one of the primary means of recruiting family doctors into your community is to train students how come from that community. The University of Ottawa Medical school is doing just that. This is a good step in the right direction. The Interim Dean of Medicine, Dr. Melissa Forgie, writes…
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House Calls, #989, November 2, 2025: The Great Pretenders. Have you checked under the hood to see what is really there?
When it comes to Health Canada approval of medications and natural health products, there is an inequality to determine efficacy and scientific evidence to support the approval process. This can lead to the misunderstanding that a Natural Health Product Number (NPN) means that the product has medicinal value and does what it proports to claim.…
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House Calls, #987, October 26, 2025: Oh where or where has our healthcare gone?
A Fraser Institute report reveals that Canada’s health care system is continuing to decline compared to other 31 other OECD countries that have universal health care systems. When are we going to say that we need to emulate what they do instead of continuing to ride the same old train. Reference: Comparing Performance of Universal…
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House Calls, #986, October 19, 2025: To Tell the Truth
The weasel words that are used in science and health reporting and how you can cut through all this to figure out what deserves your attention and what can be chucked by the wayside. An anticancer nanoparticle vaccine in development. Your Calls and Comments: Playlist 1st segment Intro: Stand Back – Peter Gabriel Outro: Bad…
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House Calls, #985, October 12, 2025: The wait is not over.
Wait times continue to rise in Canada. The system is broken and the same tired responses and approaches will not produce a different outcome. Look to Europe, Oceania, and Japan for solutions. A new mRNA vaccine against tuberculosis is being conducted in animal studies with indications of efficacy. Your Calls and Comments: Playlist 1st segment…