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The mechanism of why statin medications can cause muscles aches has been outlined but this pathway is found in a minority of patients so other reasons remain elusive.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 3, 2026 Source:A Painful Side Effect of Statins Explained After Decades of Mystery Reference:Structural basis for simvastatin-induced skeletal muscle weakness…
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Scientists using other animal species who have the capacity for ocular regeneration after injury to try to determine if similar pathways in people exist and if it can be stimulated to repair eye trauma.
Categories: OphthalmologyMedical Mythbusting Commentary for June 2, 2026 Source:Scientists Think They’ve Discovered How Humans Could Recover Lost Vision Related posts: Poor contact lens hygiene and exceeding…
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New medication for the treatment of advanced pancreatic cancer increases median overall survival from 6.7 to 13.2 months.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 1, 2026 Source:‘I actually started crying’: Oncologist reacts to pancreatic cancer drug results Synopsis of the article and study: Benefits:…
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House Calls, #1016, May 31, 2026: Yes. Again. 🙁
Categories: Sunday House Call ShowsAnother excellent article by Dr. Joe Schwarcz about pesticide/herbicide use in both organic and non-organic farming Your Calls and Comments: Playlist Intro: Land of Confusion…
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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.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for May 28, 2026 Source:Scientists say they’ve reversed brain aging with a simple nasal spray Reference: Intranasal Human NSC‐Derived EVs Therapy Can Restrain…
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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.
Categories: Cardiology, Cardiovascular Diesase, Clinical Research, Generic Drugs, Prevention and ScreeningMedical Mythbusting Commentary for May 27, 2026 Source:Common heart drug taken by millions found useless — and possibly dangerous Reference:Beta-Blockers after Myocardial Infarction without Reduced…
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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.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for May 26, 2026 Source:Experts have found a new type of cholesterol. And it could be the most dangerous Reference: Source: openevidence.comRemnant…
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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.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for May 25, 2026 Source:GLP-1 Users May Experience A Surprising Life-Saving Benefit That Has Nothing To Do With Weight Loss Related posts:…