https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dr-howard-smith-oncall--3139214
More recently, Dr. Smith has adopted the 21st century technology of audio and video podcasting as conduits for the short health and wellness reports, HEALTH NEWS YOU SHOULD USE, and the timely how-to recommendations, HEALTH TIPS YOU CAN'T SKIP. Many of these have video versions, and they may be found on his YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKPOSWu-b4GjEK_iOCsp4MA

Trained at Harvard Medical School and a long-time faculty member at Boston Children’s Hospital, he practiced Pediatric Otolaryngology for 40 years in Boston, Southern California, and in central Connecticut. He will be filing news reports and creating commentaries regularly as audio podcasts. Then several times a month, the aggregated reports will appear as vidcast HEALTH NEWS ROUNDUPS on his YouTube channel and as audio podcasts on this feed. ​

If you have questions or suggestions about this content, please email the doctor at drhowardsmith.reports@gmail.com or leave him a message at 516-778-8864. His website is: www.drhowardsmith.com.

Please note that the news, views, commentary, and opinions that Dr. Smith provides are for informational purposes only. Any changes that you or members of your family contemplate making to lifestyle, diet, medications, or medical therapy should always be discussed beforehand with personal physicians who have been supervising your care.]]>enHealth & FitnessCopyright Howard G. Smith MDhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/76ff54ee16967a65dc000b613ea5800d.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dr-howard-smith-oncall--3139214Thu, 06 Apr 2023 09:12:16 +0000Howard G. Smith MDHoward G. Smith MDfeeds@spreaker.comHoward G. Smith, M.D. is a former radio medical editor and talk show host in the Boston Metro area. His "Medical Minute" of health and wellness news and commentary was a regular weekday feature on WBZ-AM, WRKO-AM, and WMRE-AM. His popular two-way...
More recently, Dr. Smith has adopted the 21st century technology of audio and video podcasting as conduits for the short health and wellness reports, HEALTH NEWS YOU SHOULD USE, and the timely how-to recommendations, HEALTH TIPS YOU CAN'T SKIP. Many of these have video versions, and they may be found on his YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKPOSWu-b4GjEK_iOCsp4MA

Trained at Harvard Medical School and a long-time faculty member at Boston Children’s Hospital, he practiced Pediatric Otolaryngology for 40 years in Boston, Southern California, and in central Connecticut. He will be filing news reports and creating commentaries regularly as audio podcasts. Then several times a month, the aggregated reports will appear as vidcast HEALTH NEWS ROUNDUPS on his YouTube channel and as audio podcasts on this feed. ​

If you have questions or suggestions about this content, please email the doctor at drhowardsmith.reports@gmail.com or leave him a message at 516-778-8864. His website is: www.drhowardsmith.com.

Please note that the news, views, commentary, and opinions that Dr. Smith provides are for informational purposes only. Any changes that you or members of your family contemplate making to lifestyle, diet, medications, or medical therapy should always be discussed beforehand with personal physicians who have been supervising your care.]]>cleanepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/covid-boosters-do-protect--46455882https://youtu.be/HofDg7gyG14   CoVid infection risk dropped more than 11 fold for those who received a third, boosting dose of CoVid vaccine.  Israeli researchers studied 1,144,690 persons over the age of 60 boosted with a third dose of the Pfizer vaccine and compared the incidence and severity of their CoVid infections with those occurring in a non-boosted population of 4 million.   Those boosted enjoyed an 11.4 fold lower incidence of any CoVid infection as proven by a positive PCR test.  The 3rd boosting dose reduces the incidence of severe disease 10 to 15 fold.  We know that the protective immunity against CoVid declines over time with increasing numbers of breakthrough infections.  A third dose of mRNA CoVid vaccine appears to provide a promising protection against the resurgence of this already devastating CoVid pandemic.   My advice: get your third shot of either Pfizer or Moderna vaccine as soon as it is offered to you.  If you haven’t received any vaccine so far, do catch up.   https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2021.08.27.21262679v1.full.pdf   #CoVid #vaccine #booster #pfizer  ]]>b80b1ae3-edfe-4c1e-ba52-ea1130a1cafeTue, 07 Sep 2021 20:41:35 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/HofDg7gyG14   CoVid infection risk dropped more than 11 fold for those who received a third, boosting dose of CoVid vaccine.  Israeli researchers studied 1,144,690 persons over the age of 60 boosted with a third dose of...https://youtu.be/HofDg7gyG14   CoVid infection risk dropped more than 11 fold for those who received a third, boosting dose of CoVid vaccine.  Israeli researchers studied 1,144,690 persons over the age of 60 boosted with a third dose of the Pfizer vaccine and compared the incidence and severity of their CoVid infections with those occurring in a non-boosted population of 4 million.   Those boosted enjoyed an 11.4 fold lower incidence of any CoVid infection as proven by a positive PCR test.  The 3rd boosting dose reduces the incidence of severe disease 10 to 15 fold.  We know that the protective immunity against CoVid declines over time with increasing numbers of breakthrough infections.  A third dose of mRNA CoVid vaccine appears to provide a promising protection against the resurgence of this already devastating CoVid pandemic.   My advice: get your third shot of either Pfizer or Moderna vaccine as soon as it is offered to you.  If you haven’t received any vaccine so far, do catch up.   https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2021.08.27.21262679v1.full.pdf   #CoVid #vaccine #booster #pfizer  ]]>80booster,covid,pfizer,vaccinecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-moderna-covid-vaccine-produces-better-protection--46455884https://youtu.be/tTmjDS-xJr4   Vaccination with the Moderna CoVid vaccine triggers more IgA anti-CoVid antibodies and anti-CoVid killer T cells compared with the Pfizer vaccine.  Researchers at Harvard and MIT studied the immune responses of 73 vaccine recipients including 28 who received the Moderna vaccine and 45 who received the Pfizer vaccine.   Analysis of the immune responses to each vaccine indicate that the Moderna vaccine produces more IgA secretory antibodies to CoVid spike, receptor binding domain, and N-terminal domain antigens.  On the cell-mediated immunity front, Moderna vaccine triggers enhanced antibody dependent neutrophil phagocytosis and antibody dependent killer cell activation.  Both vaccines produce similar IgG and IgM anti-CoVid antibody levels.    In terms of immunity against the variants, Moderna triggers more antibodies in secretions, IgA antibodies, while Pfizer trigger more blood-borne antibodies, IgG and IgM.  However, the additional IgA, RBD,  and NTD antibodies triggered by Moderna in comparison to Pfizer may explain its better performance against variants including Delta.   https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2021.08.31.458247v1.full.pdf   #CoVid #vaccine #Moderna #Pfizer #antibodies #cellularimmunity  ]]>4c968d6a-1eb3-40bc-a08d-6b9a2c8e113bTue, 07 Sep 2021 20:35:21 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/tTmjDS-xJr4   Vaccination with the Moderna CoVid vaccine triggers more IgA anti-CoVid antibodies and anti-CoVid killer T cells compared with the Pfizer vaccine.  Researchers at Harvard and MIT studied the immune responses...https://youtu.be/tTmjDS-xJr4   Vaccination with the Moderna CoVid vaccine triggers more IgA anti-CoVid antibodies and anti-CoVid killer T cells compared with the Pfizer vaccine.  Researchers at Harvard and MIT studied the immune responses of 73 vaccine recipients including 28 who received the Moderna vaccine and 45 who received the Pfizer vaccine.   Analysis of the immune responses to each vaccine indicate that the Moderna vaccine produces more IgA secretory antibodies to CoVid spike, receptor binding domain, and N-terminal domain antigens.  On the cell-mediated immunity front, Moderna vaccine triggers enhanced antibody dependent neutrophil phagocytosis and antibody dependent killer cell activation.  Both vaccines produce similar IgG and IgM anti-CoVid antibody levels.    In terms of immunity against the variants, Moderna triggers more antibodies in secretions, IgA antibodies, while Pfizer trigger more blood-borne antibodies, IgG and IgM.  However, the additional IgA, RBD,  and NTD antibodies triggered by Moderna in comparison to Pfizer may explain its better performance against variants including Delta.   https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2021.08.31.458247v1.full.pdf   #CoVid #vaccine #Moderna #Pfizer #antibodies #cellularimmunity  ]]>93antibodies,cellularimmunity,covid,moderna,pfizer,vaccinecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/majority-of-food-allergy-sufferers-don-t-know-you-can-avoid-shots--46455879https://youtu.be/8YtIcbsg2ls   Seventy-two percent of adults and parents of children with food allergies are unaware that oral immunotherapy is an effective, painless, and convenient alternative to allergy shots.  This the conclusion of a nationwide survey of some 781 respondents conducted by pediatric researchers at Northwestern University and Chicago’s Lurie Children’s Hospital.   When the survey numbers were crunched, the data showed that more than 95% of food allergy sufferers had never been offered oral immunotherapy.  We’re not talking about small number of people either since 10% of American adults or 33,100,000 adults and 8% of children or 5,040,000 kids have food allergies.   So if you have food allergies or, for that matter, any allergies, ask your allergist about oral immunotherapy.  It can be DIY at home without needles or visits.   https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2213219821008229?via%3Dihub   #allergy #oralimmunotherapy #oit #foodallergy  ]]>a8a66f93-6d68-4149-ae48-53a0fe0676c5Tue, 07 Sep 2021 20:28:26 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/8YtIcbsg2ls   Seventy-two percent of adults and parents of children with food allergies are unaware that oral immunotherapy is an effective, painless, and convenient alternative to allergy shots.  This the conclusion of a...https://youtu.be/8YtIcbsg2ls   Seventy-two percent of adults and parents of children with food allergies are unaware that oral immunotherapy is an effective, painless, and convenient alternative to allergy shots.  This the conclusion of a nationwide survey of some 781 respondents conducted by pediatric researchers at Northwestern University and Chicago’s Lurie Children’s Hospital.   When the survey numbers were crunched, the data showed that more than 95% of food allergy sufferers had never been offered oral immunotherapy.  We’re not talking about small number of people either since 10% of American adults or 33,100,000 adults and 8% of children or 5,040,000 kids have food allergies.   So if you have food allergies or, for that matter, any allergies, ask your allergist about oral immunotherapy.  It can be DIY at home without needles or visits.   https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2213219821008229?via%3Dihub   #allergy #oralimmunotherapy #oit #foodallergy  ]]>74allergy,foodallergy,oit,oralimmunotherapycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/who-names-mu-a-variant-of-concern--46455880https://youtu.be/vBtj9iV8pSA   At the end of August, the World Health Organization announced another variant of interest, classified at B.1.621 and commonly known as the Mu variant.  This variant encompasses a constellation of mutations that could render it more impervious to the anti-CoVid antibodies generated by our current vaccine.   Early data suggests that its vaccine resistance is likely similar to the South African B.1.35l variant, and our mRNA vaccines should offer good protection, particularly against severe and life-threatening disease.    It first arose in Colombia where its current prevalence is 39%.  Mu has spread to over 40 countries including the US.  Its global prevalence to date is low.  Over 2,000 Mu cases have been identified in the US.  It is most prevalent in Alaska representing almost 4% of cases there.  In the continental US, it is most prevalent in California followed by Florida, New York, New Jersey, Washington state, and Texas.   We don’t have solid data as yet to estimate its transmissibility rate and ability to create severe or fatal disease.  Stay tuned.   https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/coronaviruse/situation-reports/20210831_weekly_epi_update_55.pdf?sfvrsn=e33e80ba_7&download=true https://medicalxpress.com/news/2021-09-coronavirus-variant-mu-1.html https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20210902/who-tracking-new-covid-variant-called-mu https://www.newsweek.com/cases-mu-covid-variant-that-may-evade-vaccines-found-these-states-1625144   #CoVid #mu #variant #who  ]]>86b7c3f1-e99a-4c54-9497-03125264c7cdTue, 07 Sep 2021 20:21:45 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/vBtj9iV8pSA   At the end of August, the World Health Organization announced another variant of interest, classified at B.1.621 and commonly known as the Mu variant.  This variant encompasses a constellation of mutations...https://youtu.be/vBtj9iV8pSA   At the end of August, the World Health Organization announced another variant of interest, classified at B.1.621 and commonly known as the Mu variant.  This variant encompasses a constellation of mutations that could render it more impervious to the anti-CoVid antibodies generated by our current vaccine.   Early data suggests that its vaccine resistance is likely similar to the South African B.1.35l variant, and our mRNA vaccines should offer good protection, particularly against severe and life-threatening disease.    It first arose in Colombia where its current prevalence is 39%.  Mu has spread to over 40 countries including the US.  Its global prevalence to date is low.  Over 2,000 Mu cases have been identified in the US.  It is most prevalent in Alaska representing almost 4% of cases there.  In the continental US, it is most prevalent in California followed by Florida, New York, New Jersey, Washington state, and Texas.   We don’t have solid data as yet to estimate its transmissibility rate and ability to create severe or fatal disease.  Stay tuned.   https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/coronaviruse/situation-reports/20210831_weekly_epi_update_55.pdf?sfvrsn=e33e80ba_7&download=true https://medicalxpress.com/news/2021-09-coronavirus-variant-mu-1.html https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20210902/who-tracking-new-covid-variant-called-mu https://www.newsweek.com/cases-mu-covid-variant-that-may-evade-vaccines-found-these-states-1625144   #CoVid #mu #variant #who  ]]>88covid,mu,variant,whocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recall-on-rocky-top-farms-cherry-butter--46455873https://youtu.be/4r8Mzi1m-U0   The FDA and Rocky Top Farms have recalled Rocky Top Farms Cherry Butter.  This product, sold in clear 10 ounce jars, contains undeclared milk.  Those with milk allergies could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction after ingesting this cherry butter.  This product was sold nationwide via the website rockymountainfarms.com.  If you purchased this cherry butter, return it to the place of purchase for a refund.  If you have questions, reach Rocky Top Farms by phone at 1-231-350-0985.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/rocky-top-farms-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-milk-cherry-butter   #rocktyopfarms #cherrybutter #milk #allergy #recall  ]]>36bb10de-1e7f-435a-b221-ebce2554b645Fri, 03 Sep 2021 19:56:26 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/4r8Mzi1m-U0   The FDA and Rocky Top Farms have recalled Rocky Top Farms Cherry Butter.  This product, sold in clear 10 ounce jars, contains undeclared milk.  Those with milk allergies could develop a serious or...https://youtu.be/4r8Mzi1m-U0   The FDA and Rocky Top Farms have recalled Rocky Top Farms Cherry Butter.  This product, sold in clear 10 ounce jars, contains undeclared milk.  Those with milk allergies could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction after ingesting this cherry butter.  This product was sold nationwide via the website rockymountainfarms.com.  If you purchased this cherry butter, return it to the place of purchase for a refund.  If you have questions, reach Rocky Top Farms by phone at 1-231-350-0985.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/rocky-top-farms-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-milk-cherry-butter   #rocktyopfarms #cherrybutter #milk #allergy #recall  ]]>47allergy,cherrybutter,milk,recall,rocktyopfarmscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recall-on-banoful-top-orange-biscuits--46455874https://youtu.be/46QSqXL9_YQ   The FDA and KBF Inc. have recalled Banoful Top Orange Biscuits.  This food contains undeclared milk, and those with milk allergies could develop serious or life-threatening allergic reactions should they eat these biscuits.  This bakery item was sold nationwide through retail stores and mail order outlets.  If you purchased these biscuits, return them to the place of purchase for a refund.  For additional information, call KBF at 1-646-714-4062.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/kbf-inc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-milk-allergens-banoful-top-orange-biscuit   #kbf #biscuits #milk #allergy #recall  ]]>6d654a92-0f1f-4967-bd97-e8059da0db39Fri, 03 Sep 2021 19:51:11 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/46QSqXL9_YQ   The FDA and KBF Inc. have recalled Banoful Top Orange Biscuits.  This food contains undeclared milk, and those with milk allergies could develop serious or life-threatening allergic reactions should they eat...https://youtu.be/46QSqXL9_YQ   The FDA and KBF Inc. have recalled Banoful Top Orange Biscuits.  This food contains undeclared milk, and those with milk allergies could develop serious or life-threatening allergic reactions should they eat these biscuits.  This bakery item was sold nationwide through retail stores and mail order outlets.  If you purchased these biscuits, return them to the place of purchase for a refund.  For additional information, call KBF at 1-646-714-4062.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/kbf-inc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-milk-allergens-banoful-top-orange-biscuit   #kbf #biscuits #milk #allergy #recall  ]]>46allergy,biscuits,kbf,milk,recallcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/weis-crab-cake-meal-is-on-recall--46455877https://youtu.be/KK3Dk3ppG0U   The FDA and Weis Markets are recalling the Weis Crab Cake Meal.  This product contains undeclared milk.  Those with milk allergies have develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction after ingesting this crab cake.  The lots affected carry sell by dates of 8/25/2021 through 9/05/2021.  This product was sold by Weis Markets in PA, MD, NJ, and WV.  If you bought this product, return it to any Weis Market for a refund.  For more information, you may call 1-866-999-9347, option 5.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/weis-markets-issues-allergy-alert-7-crab-cake-meal-due-undeclared-milk-allergen   #weismarket #crabcakemeal #milk #allergy #recall  ]]>4a9b53ee-59ed-46ec-901f-bba0dbf61b9bFri, 03 Sep 2021 19:45:52 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/KK3Dk3ppG0U   The FDA and Weis Markets are recalling the Weis Crab Cake Meal.  This product contains undeclared milk.  Those with milk allergies have develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction after ingesting...https://youtu.be/KK3Dk3ppG0U   The FDA and Weis Markets are recalling the Weis Crab Cake Meal.  This product contains undeclared milk.  Those with milk allergies have develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction after ingesting this crab cake.  The lots affected carry sell by dates of 8/25/2021 through 9/05/2021.  This product was sold by Weis Markets in PA, MD, NJ, and WV.  If you bought this product, return it to any Weis Market for a refund.  For more information, you may call 1-866-999-9347, option 5.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/weis-markets-issues-allergy-alert-7-crab-cake-meal-due-undeclared-milk-allergen   #weismarket #crabcakemeal #milk #allergy #recall  ]]>51allergy,crabcakemeal,milk,recall,weismarketcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/carrot-cake-recall--46455881https://youtu.be/k9ecWB_1N_c   The FDA and the Baking Institute Bakery Co. have recalled a pastry simply labelled Carrot Cake.  These cakes contains undeclared walnuts, coconut, and milk.  Those with allergies to these ingredients may develop a serious or even life-threatening reaction after ingesting the carrot cake.  This product was sold in northern Illinois in 6 and 8 inch sizes.  If you purchased these cakes, return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.  If you have questions about this recall, contact the Baking Institute Bakery Co. at 1-t 847-272-5900.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/baking-institute-bakery-co-issues-allergen-alert-undeclared-walnuts-coconuts-and-milk-carrot-cake   #bakeryinstitute #carrotcake #walnuts #coconut #milk #allergy #recall  ]]>90c64956-2612-46c4-9b10-1d51639c0be4Fri, 03 Sep 2021 19:42:21 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/k9ecWB_1N_c   The FDA and the Baking Institute Bakery Co. have recalled a pastry simply labelled Carrot Cake.  These cakes contains undeclared walnuts, coconut, and milk.  Those with allergies to these ingredients may...https://youtu.be/k9ecWB_1N_c   The FDA and the Baking Institute Bakery Co. have recalled a pastry simply labelled Carrot Cake.  These cakes contains undeclared walnuts, coconut, and milk.  Those with allergies to these ingredients may develop a serious or even life-threatening reaction after ingesting the carrot cake.  This product was sold in northern Illinois in 6 and 8 inch sizes.  If you purchased these cakes, return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.  If you have questions about this recall, contact the Baking Institute Bakery Co. at 1-t 847-272-5900.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/baking-institute-bakery-co-issues-allergen-alert-undeclared-walnuts-coconuts-and-milk-carrot-cake   #bakeryinstitute #carrotcake #walnuts #coconut #milk #allergy #recall  ]]>48allergy,bakeryinstitute,carrotcake,coconut,milk,recall,walnutscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recalled-are-cutie-spoovel-children-s-eating-utensils--46455878https://youtu.be/NpoNtKyqyFQ   The CPSC and Ryan and Rose have recalled Cutie Spoovel Children’s Eating Utensils.  The handle of this utensil may fragment and release small parts that pose a choking hazard for young children.  About 17,750 of these utensils were sold in the US and 110 were sold in Canada all online via ryanandrose.com.  Take these utensils away from your children, trash them, and contact Ryan and Rose by phone at 1-800-317-8764 or via email at Recall@RyanAndRose.co.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Ryan-and-Rose-Recalls-Children-s-Eating-Utensils-Due-to-Choking-Hazard-Recall-Alert   #ryanandrose #cutiespoovel #utensil #choking #recall  ]]>de5128c8-a817-488f-9e99-356a5422bd2cFri, 03 Sep 2021 19:36:24 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/NpoNtKyqyFQ   The CPSC and Ryan and Rose have recalled Cutie Spoovel Children’s Eating Utensils.  The handle of this utensil may fragment and release small parts that pose a choking hazard for young children.  About 17,750...https://youtu.be/NpoNtKyqyFQ   The CPSC and Ryan and Rose have recalled Cutie Spoovel Children’s Eating Utensils.  The handle of this utensil may fragment and release small parts that pose a choking hazard for young children.  About 17,750 of these utensils were sold in the US and 110 were sold in Canada all online via ryanandrose.com.  Take these utensils away from your children, trash them, and contact Ryan and Rose by phone at 1-800-317-8764 or via email at Recall@RyanAndRose.co.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Ryan-and-Rose-Recalls-Children-s-Eating-Utensils-Due-to-Choking-Hazard-Recall-Alert   #ryanandrose #cutiespoovel #utensil #choking #recall  ]]>54choking,cutiespoovel,recall,ryanandrose,utensilcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/top-paw-double-diner-dog-bowls-are-recalled--46455875https://youtu.be/DRlXy8xWWRg   The CPSC and Petsmart are recalling Top Paw® Double Diner Dog Bowls.  The rubber gasket that covered the unfinished and sharp bottom edge of this product comes off easily and this create a laceration hazard.  About 100,300 of these dog bowls were sold at Petsmart stores and online at petsmart.com.  Immediately stop using these dog bowls and return them to any Petsmart store for a refund.  For additional information, contact Petsmart by phone at 1-888-839-9638 or online at petsmart.com.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/PetSmart-Recalls-Top-Paw-Double-Diner-Dog-Bowls-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard   #petsmart #dogbowl #laceration #recall  ]]>519e6655-4e23-40b2-9679-a71783829dd8Fri, 03 Sep 2021 19:31:09 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/DRlXy8xWWRg   The CPSC and Petsmart are recalling Top Paw® Double Diner Dog Bowls.  The rubber gasket that covered the unfinished and sharp bottom edge of this product comes off easily and this create a laceration hazard. ...https://youtu.be/DRlXy8xWWRg   The CPSC and Petsmart are recalling Top Paw® Double Diner Dog Bowls.  The rubber gasket that covered the unfinished and sharp bottom edge of this product comes off easily and this create a laceration hazard.  About 100,300 of these dog bowls were sold at Petsmart stores and online at petsmart.com.  Immediately stop using these dog bowls and return them to any Petsmart store for a refund.  For additional information, contact Petsmart by phone at 1-888-839-9638 or online at petsmart.com.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/PetSmart-Recalls-Top-Paw-Double-Diner-Dog-Bowls-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard   #petsmart #dogbowl #laceration #recall  ]]>52dogbowl,laceration,petsmart,recallcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/turboske-kids-toddler-bike-helmets-on-recall--46455883https://youtu.be/rQYCb4rorm4   The CPSC and SKE Outdoors are recalling TurboSke Kids Toddler Bike Helmets.  These children’s bicycle helmets fail to meet federal safety standards and create a head injury risk.  About 860 of these helmet have been sold online through amazon.com and other online retailers.  Do not permit your children to use these bicycle helmets.  Call SKE Outdoors by phone at 1-888-761-2989 or online at skeoutdoors.com to arrange free shipping back in exchange for a full refund or a replacement helmet.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/SKE-Outdoors-Recalls-Kids-Bike-Helmets-Due-to-Risk-of-Head-Injury   #skeoutdoors #bikehelmet #safety #headinjury #recall  ]]>4fd1c180-d850-419b-9366-e0dcc1a76ea8Fri, 03 Sep 2021 19:26:27 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/rQYCb4rorm4   The CPSC and SKE Outdoors are recalling TurboSke Kids Toddler Bike Helmets.  These children’s bicycle helmets fail to meet federal safety standards and create a head injury risk.  About 860 of these helmet...https://youtu.be/rQYCb4rorm4   The CPSC and SKE Outdoors are recalling TurboSke Kids Toddler Bike Helmets.  These children’s bicycle helmets fail to meet federal safety standards and create a head injury risk.  About 860 of these helmet have been sold online through amazon.com and other online retailers.  Do not permit your children to use these bicycle helmets.  Call SKE Outdoors by phone at 1-888-761-2989 or online at skeoutdoors.com to arrange free shipping back in exchange for a full refund or a replacement helmet.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/SKE-Outdoors-Recalls-Kids-Bike-Helmets-Due-to-Risk-of-Head-Injury   #skeoutdoors #bikehelmet #safety #headinjury #recall  ]]>54bikehelmet,headinjury,recall,safety,skeoutdoorscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recall-on-stepup-sidekick-learning-towers--46455876https://youtu.be/UfSK8N8jghc   The CPSC and Step 2 now recall StepUp Sidekick Learning Towers.  The storage tray with its cup holders and step may detach from the tower and create a fall hazard for a child.  About 1,570 of these items were sold in the US and about 34 were sold in Canada online at step2.com and at amazon.com.  Stop using this recalled StepUp Sidekick Learning Tower and contact Step2 by phone at 1-800-347-8372 or online at step2.com to arrange a full refund or a credit on Step2.com of equivalent value. For purchases on amazon, you can arrange your refund in the form of an Amazon gift card.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Step2-Recalls-StepUp-Sidekick-Learning-Towers-Due-to-Fall-Hazard-Recall-Alert   #step2 #tower #tray #falls #children #recall  ]]>9ac93955-9c16-4176-aa96-f41ef846ec8cFri, 03 Sep 2021 19:21:07 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/UfSK8N8jghc   The CPSC and Step 2 now recall StepUp Sidekick Learning Towers.  The storage tray with its cup holders and step may detach from the tower and create a fall hazard for a child.  About 1,570 of these items were...https://youtu.be/UfSK8N8jghc   The CPSC and Step 2 now recall StepUp Sidekick Learning Towers.  The storage tray with its cup holders and step may detach from the tower and create a fall hazard for a child.  About 1,570 of these items were sold in the US and about 34 were sold in Canada online at step2.com and at amazon.com.  Stop using this recalled StepUp Sidekick Learning Tower and contact Step2 by phone at 1-800-347-8372 or online at step2.com to arrange a full refund or a credit on Step2.com of equivalent value. For purchases on amazon, you can arrange your refund in the form of an Amazon gift card.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Step2-Recalls-StepUp-Sidekick-Learning-Towers-Due-to-Fall-Hazard-Recall-Alert   #step2 #tower #tray #falls #children #recall  ]]>59children,falls,recall,step2,tower,traycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/turkey-sandwiches-on-recall--43877450https://youtu.be/Mp6qq3zU7pg   The FDA and MG Foods, Inc. now recall MG Foods and Fresh to You Turkey Sandwiches.  These products are potentially contaminated with listeria monocytogenes.  This germ may cause serious and potentially fatal infections in the very young, elders, and the immunosuppressed.  It can trigger miscarriages and stillbirths if ingested by pregnant women.  These sandwiches were sold at the Charlotte Douglas Airport ad via vending machines in GA, NC, SC, and WV.  If you bought one of these, discard it and contact MG Foods at 1-855-424-8390 for a refund.     https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/mg-foods-recalls-various-turkey-sandwiches-due-possible-listeria-monocytogenes-contamination   #turkeysandwich #mg #freshtoyou #listeria  ]]>82557080-2723-47be-b526-84bd59c8cda8Fri, 12 Mar 2021 21:36:51 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/Mp6qq3zU7pg   The FDA and MG Foods, Inc. now recall MG Foods and Fresh to You Turkey Sandwiches.  These products are potentially contaminated with listeria monocytogenes.  This germ may cause serious and potentially fatal...https://youtu.be/Mp6qq3zU7pg   The FDA and MG Foods, Inc. now recall MG Foods and Fresh to You Turkey Sandwiches.  These products are potentially contaminated with listeria monocytogenes.  This germ may cause serious and potentially fatal infections in the very young, elders, and the immunosuppressed.  It can trigger miscarriages and stillbirths if ingested by pregnant women.  These sandwiches were sold at the Charlotte Douglas Airport ad via vending machines in GA, NC, SC, and WV.  If you bought one of these, discard it and contact MG Foods at 1-855-424-8390 for a refund.     https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/mg-foods-recalls-various-turkey-sandwiches-due-possible-listeria-monocytogenes-contamination   #turkeysandwich #mg #freshtoyou #listeria  ]]>51freshtoyou,listeria,mg,turkeysandwichcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hu-chocolate-covered-hunks-sour-goldenberries-on-recall--43877451https://youtu.be/ChoFzdYcZIY   The FDA and Hu Products are recalling Hu Chocolate Covered Hunks-Sour Goldenberries.  This product may contain undeclared almonds.  Those with almond allergies may develop a severe or life-threatening allergic reaction.  If you have this product, don’t consume it.  Discard it and contact Hu Products at 1-888-389-2224 to arrange for a refund.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/hu-products-conducts-nationwide-voluntary-recall-single-lot-4-oz-chocolate-covered-hunks-sour   #hu #chocolate #goldenberries #almonds  ]]>e468437b-237d-4143-9222-439f59d3f520Fri, 12 Mar 2021 21:31:20 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/ChoFzdYcZIY   The FDA and Hu Products are recalling Hu Chocolate Covered Hunks-Sour Goldenberries.  This product may contain undeclared almonds.  Those with almond allergies may develop a severe or life-threatening...https://youtu.be/ChoFzdYcZIY   The FDA and Hu Products are recalling Hu Chocolate Covered Hunks-Sour Goldenberries.  This product may contain undeclared almonds.  Those with almond allergies may develop a severe or life-threatening allergic reaction.  If you have this product, don’t consume it.  Discard it and contact Hu Products at 1-888-389-2224 to arrange for a refund.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/hu-products-conducts-nationwide-voluntary-recall-single-lot-4-oz-chocolate-covered-hunks-sour   #hu #chocolate #goldenberries #almonds  ]]>35almonds,chocolate,goldenberries,hucleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/queso-fresco-products-are-recalled--43660382https://youtu.be/7zYYi0fZx0Q   The FDA and El Abuelito Cheese now recall all Quesco Fresco products with sell dates through 3/28/21 due to the possibility that they are contaminated with listeria monocytogenes.  This micro-organism may cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in the very young, elders, or in the immunocompromised.  It may cause miscarriages and stillbirths.  El Abuelito products were sold in CT, NJ, PA, NY; Rio Grande Food Products sold  in VA, NC, MD; and Rio Lindo products sold in in NC and MD. If you bought any of these products, don’t consume them but return them to the place of purchase for a refund.  Call El Abuelito at 1-973-345-3503 with questions.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/el-abuelito-recalls-queso-fresco-products-because-possible-health-risk   #queso #elabuelito #riogrande #riolindo #listeria #recall  ]]>bdce825a-a3e6-4f97-ad0e-7556999723f6Fri, 26 Feb 2021 23:36:10 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/7zYYi0fZx0Q   The FDA and El Abuelito Cheese now recall all Quesco Fresco products with sell dates through 3/28/21 due to the possibility that they are contaminated with listeria monocytogenes.  This micro-organism may...https://youtu.be/7zYYi0fZx0Q   The FDA and El Abuelito Cheese now recall all Quesco Fresco products with sell dates through 3/28/21 due to the possibility that they are contaminated with listeria monocytogenes.  This micro-organism may cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in the very young, elders, or in the immunocompromised.  It may cause miscarriages and stillbirths.  El Abuelito products were sold in CT, NJ, PA, NY; Rio Grande Food Products sold  in VA, NC, MD; and Rio Lindo products sold in in NC and MD. If you bought any of these products, don’t consume them but return them to the place of purchase for a refund.  Call El Abuelito at 1-973-345-3503 with questions.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/el-abuelito-recalls-queso-fresco-products-because-possible-health-risk   #queso #elabuelito #riogrande #riolindo #listeria #recall  ]]>59elabuelito,listeria,queso,recall,riogrande,riolindocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recall-on-market-district-gourmet-chocolate-covered-pretzels--43660381https://youtu.be/HzIXtpbscw8   The FDA and Giant Eagle Inc. now recall Market District Gourmet Chocolate Covered Pretzel Platters and Bags with sell by dates of 4/3/21.  The product may contain undeclared pecan allergen.  Those with an allergy to pecan nuts may develop a severe or life-threatening reaction after consuming this product.  These products were sold in the Township of Pine Market District and the Settle’s Ridge Market District in PA and in the Portage Crossing Market District in Ohio.  If you purchased these products, dispose of them or return them with a qualifying receipt to your local Giant Eagle or Market District store for a refund.  For more information, call Giant Eagle Customer Crew art 1-800-553-2324.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/market-district-voluntarily-recalls-gourmet-chocolate-covered-pretzels-due-undeclared-pecan-allergen   #pretzel #gianteagle #marketdistrict #pecan #recall #chocolate  ]]>ae2c16ba-4624-46b1-af79-b3037f1c6659Fri, 26 Feb 2021 23:30:02 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/HzIXtpbscw8   The FDA and Giant Eagle Inc. now recall Market District Gourmet Chocolate Covered Pretzel Platters and Bags with sell by dates of 4/3/21.  The product may contain undeclared pecan allergen.  Those with an...https://youtu.be/HzIXtpbscw8   The FDA and Giant Eagle Inc. now recall Market District Gourmet Chocolate Covered Pretzel Platters and Bags with sell by dates of 4/3/21.  The product may contain undeclared pecan allergen.  Those with an allergy to pecan nuts may develop a severe or life-threatening reaction after consuming this product.  These products were sold in the Township of Pine Market District and the Settle’s Ridge Market District in PA and in the Portage Crossing Market District in Ohio.  If you purchased these products, dispose of them or return them with a qualifying receipt to your local Giant Eagle or Market District store for a refund.  For more information, call Giant Eagle Customer Crew art 1-800-553-2324.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/market-district-voluntarily-recalls-gourmet-chocolate-covered-pretzels-due-undeclared-pecan-allergen   #pretzel #gianteagle #marketdistrict #pecan #recall #chocolate  ]]>59chocolate,gianteagle,marketdistrict,pecan,pretzel,recallcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/adam-s-secret-extra-strength-capsules-on-recall--43660380https://youtu.be/zZSlKfYrscU   The FDA and Adamssecret.co announce the recall of Adam’s Secret Extra Strength 1500 and Adam’s Secret Extra Strength 3000 capsules.  These products contain undeclared sildenafil and/or tadalafil, better known as Viagra and Cialis.  These are phosphodiesterase inhibitors that may create adverse reactions with medications containing nitrates including nitroglycerin.  If you have these capsules, return them to the place of purchase for a refund.  Those with questions may contact the company via email at adamssecret.co@gmail.com.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/adamssecretco-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-adams-secret-extra-strength-1500-and-3000-capsules   #adamssecretco #sildenafil #tadalafil #viagra #cialis #nitroglycerine #recall  ]]>ba6639fd-ce46-4b7a-808c-0eb8097467d2Fri, 26 Feb 2021 23:24:20 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/zZSlKfYrscU   The FDA and Adamssecret.co announce the recall of Adam’s Secret Extra Strength 1500 and Adam’s Secret Extra Strength 3000 capsules.  These products contain undeclared sildenafil and/or tadalafil, better known...https://youtu.be/zZSlKfYrscU   The FDA and Adamssecret.co announce the recall of Adam’s Secret Extra Strength 1500 and Adam’s Secret Extra Strength 3000 capsules.  These products contain undeclared sildenafil and/or tadalafil, better known as Viagra and Cialis.  These are phosphodiesterase inhibitors that may create adverse reactions with medications containing nitrates including nitroglycerin.  If you have these capsules, return them to the place of purchase for a refund.  Those with questions may contact the company via email at adamssecret.co@gmail.com.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/adamssecretco-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-adams-secret-extra-strength-1500-and-3000-capsules   #adamssecretco #sildenafil #tadalafil #viagra #cialis #nitroglycerine #recall  ]]>48adamssecretco,cialis,nitroglycerine,recall,sildenafil,tadalafil,viagracleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recall-on-j-hunt-home-accent-tables-with-charging-receptacles--43660387https://youtu.be/-5xyrIa_4D8   The CPSC and Jim Lamp recall the J Hunt and J Hunt & Co. Home Accent Tables with Charging Receptacles.  The charging receptacles and USB ports may have electrical issues that could create a shock hazard.  About 99,000 of these tables were sold in the US and 11,000 were sold in Canada.  Immediately stop using the receptacles on these tables.  Contact Jimco Lamp and Manufacturing Co. by calling 1-833-659-0753 to discover if you have one of the affected items and to arrange a replacement or a refund.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/jimco-lamps-recalls-accent-tables-with-charging-receptacles-due-to-shock-hazard   #table #charger #jhunt #shock #recall  ]]>79930bf9-d1f9-45e1-8b1d-98fc277b4819Fri, 26 Feb 2021 23:18:08 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/-5xyrIa_4D8   The CPSC and Jim Lamp recall the J Hunt and J Hunt & Co. Home Accent Tables with Charging Receptacles.  The charging receptacles and USB ports may have electrical issues that could create a shock hazard. ...https://youtu.be/-5xyrIa_4D8   The CPSC and Jim Lamp recall the J Hunt and J Hunt & Co. Home Accent Tables with Charging Receptacles.  The charging receptacles and USB ports may have electrical issues that could create a shock hazard.  About 99,000 of these tables were sold in the US and 11,000 were sold in Canada.  Immediately stop using the receptacles on these tables.  Contact Jimco Lamp and Manufacturing Co. by calling 1-833-659-0753 to discover if you have one of the affected items and to arrange a replacement or a refund.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/jimco-lamps-recalls-accent-tables-with-charging-receptacles-due-to-shock-hazard   #table #charger #jhunt #shock #recall  ]]>53charger,jhunt,recall,shock,tablecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/toro-power-max-snowthrowers-are-recalled--43660379https://youtu.be/nwcEEVN6xkg   The CPSC and Toro are recalling the Toro Power Max 826 OHAE Snowthrowers with model number 37802.  The auger may fail to disengage when the control lever is released posing a real threat of amputation for the operator or bystanders.  About 6700 of these units have been sold at Ace Hardware, Home Depot, and Toro authorized dealers across the country.  Additional units were sold online via the websites for these retail companies. Immediately stop using this device and contact an authorized Toro dealer for a free repair.  If you require additional information, reach Toro at 1-833-254-8856.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/toro-recalls-power-max-snowthrowers-due-to-amputation-hazard   #snowthrowers #toro #auger #amputation #recall  ]]>b1cdc863-4adc-4939-8e52-6bb1751a7b73Fri, 26 Feb 2021 23:13:56 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/nwcEEVN6xkg   The CPSC and Toro are recalling the Toro Power Max 826 OHAE Snowthrowers with model number 37802.  The auger may fail to disengage when the control lever is released posing a real threat of amputation for the...https://youtu.be/nwcEEVN6xkg   The CPSC and Toro are recalling the Toro Power Max 826 OHAE Snowthrowers with model number 37802.  The auger may fail to disengage when the control lever is released posing a real threat of amputation for the operator or bystanders.  About 6700 of these units have been sold at Ace Hardware, Home Depot, and Toro authorized dealers across the country.  Additional units were sold online via the websites for these retail companies. Immediately stop using this device and contact an authorized Toro dealer for a free repair.  If you require additional information, reach Toro at 1-833-254-8856.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/toro-recalls-power-max-snowthrowers-due-to-amputation-hazard   #snowthrowers #toro #auger #amputation #recall  ]]>58amputation,auger,recall,snowthrowers,torocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/presto-indoor-electric-smoker-recalled--43660383https://youtu.be/guoDrYebx2o   The CPSC and National Presto have a recall on the Presto Indoor Electric Smoker.  The heating element and the associated wiring are defective posing an electric shock hazard.  This cooking device was sold at Shopko, Sears, Kmart, Belk, Veterans Canteen Store and other home appliance stores across the country.  It was sold on line through amazon.com, wayfair.com, kohls.com, and walmart.com.  Stop using this device.   Return it to the place of purchase or contact National Presto at 1-833-909-1524 to receive return instructions for a refund.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/national-presto-recalls-smokers-due-to-electric-shock-hazard   #cooker #presto #electricshock #recall  ]]>a626ca15-be96-40a9-8c06-a382624a6789Fri, 26 Feb 2021 23:10:03 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/guoDrYebx2o   The CPSC and National Presto have a recall on the Presto Indoor Electric Smoker.  The heating element and the associated wiring are defective posing an electric shock hazard.  This cooking device was sold at...https://youtu.be/guoDrYebx2o   The CPSC and National Presto have a recall on the Presto Indoor Electric Smoker.  The heating element and the associated wiring are defective posing an electric shock hazard.  This cooking device was sold at Shopko, Sears, Kmart, Belk, Veterans Canteen Store and other home appliance stores across the country.  It was sold on line through amazon.com, wayfair.com, kohls.com, and walmart.com.  Stop using this device.   Return it to the place of purchase or contact National Presto at 1-833-909-1524 to receive return instructions for a refund.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/national-presto-recalls-smokers-due-to-electric-shock-hazard   #cooker #presto #electricshock #recall  ]]>53cooker,electricshock,presto,recallcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recall-on-10-in-1-incredible-inventions-science-kits--43660386https://youtu.be/O0LSBd8YwMM   The CPSC and Anker Play Products are recalling 10-In-1 Incredible Inventions Science Kits. The paint on the red and blue magnet included with this kit exceeds safe federal lead levels.  The labelling on this product also lacks mandated warnings for magnets and balloons. If you bought this kit for your child, do not permit them to use the red and blue magnet.  Contact Anker at 1-877-236-1945 to arrange for a refund.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/anker-play-products-recalls-10-in-1-incredible-inventions-science-kit-due-to-violation   #sciencekit #lead #magnet #balloons #recall  ]]>7c5a1b75-98b8-472b-a2ed-8fbd74e03616Fri, 26 Feb 2021 23:08:05 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Xvidd https://youtu.be/O0LSBd8YwMM   The CPSC and Anker Play Products are recalling 10-In-1 Incredible Inventions Science Kits. The paint on the red and blue magnet included with this kit exceeds safe federal lead levels.  The labelling on this...https://youtu.be/O0LSBd8YwMM   The CPSC and Anker Play Products are recalling 10-In-1 Incredible Inventions Science Kits. The paint on the red and blue magnet included with this kit exceeds safe federal lead levels.  The labelling on this product also lacks mandated warnings for magnets and balloons. If you bought this kit for your child, do not permit them to use the red and blue magnet.  Contact Anker at 1-877-236-1945 to arrange for a refund.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/anker-play-products-recalls-10-in-1-incredible-inventions-science-kit-due-to-violation   #sciencekit #lead #magnet #balloons #recall  ]]>44balloons,lead,magnet,recall,sciencekitcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/primark-nose-and-body-piercings-on-recall--43660384https://youtu.be/ZQJThGWhf1c   The CPSC and Primark announce the recall of  two Primark piercings: 5-Pack Nose and Body Bar Piercing.  These items have elevated levels of the mineral nickel which can and often does induce an allergic-type skin irritation.  If you have these, stop using them immediately and return them to the place of purchase or a Primark store for a refund.  If you require more information to determine if your particular piercings are implicated, call Primark at 1-617-946-3236.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/primark-recalls-nose-piercing-and-body-bars-due-to-high-levels-of-nickel-risk-of-skin   #piercings #primark #nickel #recall  ]]>0e898ed0-fd13-4842-b1cd-981c17fdd0e1Fri, 26 Feb 2021 23:01:23 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/ZQJThGWhf1c   The CPSC and Primark announce the recall of  two Primark piercings: 5-Pack Nose and Body Bar Piercing.  These items have elevated levels of the mineral nickel which can and often does induce an allergic-type...https://youtu.be/ZQJThGWhf1c   The CPSC and Primark announce the recall of  two Primark piercings: 5-Pack Nose and Body Bar Piercing.  These items have elevated levels of the mineral nickel which can and often does induce an allergic-type skin irritation.  If you have these, stop using them immediately and return them to the place of purchase or a Primark store for a refund.  If you require more information to determine if your particular piercings are implicated, call Primark at 1-617-946-3236.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/primark-recalls-nose-piercing-and-body-bars-due-to-high-levels-of-nickel-risk-of-skin   #piercings #primark #nickel #recall  ]]>45nickel,piercings,primark,recallcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/covid-turns-your-body-on-itself--43660377https://youtu.be/lEjT1k3ouG4   CoVid can trigger autoimmune disease like rheumatoid arthritis, autoimmune, muscle inflammation, and so-called CoVid toes.  For the first time, radiologists at Northwestern University release images of these CoVid-induced maladies.   Using multi-modality imaging including conventional radiography, CT, MR, and ultrasound, the investigators assembled pictoral proof of CoVid attacks on muscle, nerves, joints, bone, and soft tissues including skin.  As radiologists begin to image more patients with CoVid, their abilities to detect viral-induced tissue and organ damage increases.   If you or yours have a CoVid infection with symptoms that are dragging on besides the usual respiratory ones, suggest imaging to search for CoVid-triggered rheumatic and autoimmune type damage.   https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00256-021-03734-7   #CoVid #autoimmune #rheumatic #arthritis #neuritis #myositis  ]]>b56e81b7-2e70-499b-b57c-52a5e67026f5Fri, 26 Feb 2021 22:56:16 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/lEjT1k3ouG4   CoVid can trigger autoimmune disease like rheumatoid arthritis, autoimmune, muscle inflammation, and so-called CoVid toes.  For the first time, radiologists at Northwestern University release images of these...https://youtu.be/lEjT1k3ouG4   CoVid can trigger autoimmune disease like rheumatoid arthritis, autoimmune, muscle inflammation, and so-called CoVid toes.  For the first time, radiologists at Northwestern University release images of these CoVid-induced maladies.   Using multi-modality imaging including conventional radiography, CT, MR, and ultrasound, the investigators assembled pictoral proof of CoVid attacks on muscle, nerves, joints, bone, and soft tissues including skin.  As radiologists begin to image more patients with CoVid, their abilities to detect viral-induced tissue and organ damage increases.   If you or yours have a CoVid infection with symptoms that are dragging on besides the usual respiratory ones, suggest imaging to search for CoVid-triggered rheumatic and autoimmune type damage.   https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00256-021-03734-7   #CoVid #autoimmune #rheumatic #arthritis #neuritis #myositis  ]]>66arthritis,autoimmune,covid,myositis,neuritis,rheumaticcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/moderna-and-pfizer-vaccines-neutralize-covid-and-variants--43660385https://youtu.be/RMPpAQAprE4   Reports on the two mRNA vaccines Americans are receiving were published just days ago in the New England Journal of Medicine by Moderna and Pfizer with their academic collaborators.  Both vaccines trigger antibodies that neutralize the original predominant Wuhan strain and the British B.1.117 variants but have reduced though still lethal activity against the South African B.1.351 variant.   Using sera from vaccinated Americans, the Moderna-NIH team demonstrate equally effective neutralizing antibody levels for the prevalent original strain and the British B.1.1.7 variant.  Moderna-induced antibody is nearly 10-fold less effective against the South African B.1.351 variant, but it does neutralize.   The Pfizer-BioNTech-University of Texas team report the effectiveness of their vaccine-induced antibodies against the prevalent CoVid strain as well as against the South African strain.  The antibody strength against the latter was reduced by two-thirds but still effective.     As yet, there is no compelling study data on either vaccine for the Brazilian P1 variant.   https://www.nejm.org/doi/pdf/10.1056/NEJMc2102179?query=pfw&jwd=000013110419&jspc=MPD https://www.nejm.org/doi/pdf/10.1056/NEJMc2102017?query=pfw&jwd=000013110419&jspc=MPD   #CoVid #moderna #pfizer #vaccine #wuhan #b117 #b1351  ]]>673a5ef2-a4b6-44d7-988b-9b05f83e05f5Fri, 26 Feb 2021 22:42:52 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/RMPpAQAprE4   Reports on the two mRNA vaccines Americans are receiving were published just days ago in the New England Journal of Medicine by Moderna and Pfizer with their academic collaborators.  Both vaccines trigger...https://youtu.be/RMPpAQAprE4   Reports on the two mRNA vaccines Americans are receiving were published just days ago in the New England Journal of Medicine by Moderna and Pfizer with their academic collaborators.  Both vaccines trigger antibodies that neutralize the original predominant Wuhan strain and the British B.1.117 variants but have reduced though still lethal activity against the South African B.1.351 variant.   Using sera from vaccinated Americans, the Moderna-NIH team demonstrate equally effective neutralizing antibody levels for the prevalent original strain and the British B.1.1.7 variant.  Moderna-induced antibody is nearly 10-fold less effective against the South African B.1.351 variant, but it does neutralize.   The Pfizer-BioNTech-University of Texas team report the effectiveness of their vaccine-induced antibodies against the prevalent CoVid strain as well as against the South African strain.  The antibody strength against the latter was reduced by two-thirds but still effective.     As yet, there is no compelling study data on either vaccine for the Brazilian P1 variant.   https://www.nejm.org/doi/pdf/10.1056/NEJMc2102179?query=pfw&jwd=000013110419&jspc=MPD https://www.nejm.org/doi/pdf/10.1056/NEJMc2102017?query=pfw&jwd=000013110419&jspc=MPD   #CoVid #moderna #pfizer #vaccine #wuhan #b117 #b1351  ]]>85b117,b1351,covid,moderna,pfizer,vaccine,wuhancleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/asthma-no-risk-for-covid--43660378https://youtu.be/3PyyXUDX9m8   Asthmatics are less likely to contract CoVid.  So say Australian researchers after their meta-analysis of 57 worldwide studies that encompassed 587,200 persons.   The data show that about 7 per 100 asthmatics develop a CoVid infection but 8 per 100 in the general population do so as well.  Asthmatics were 14% less likely to become infected and 13% less likely to require hospitalization.  Once in the hospital, progression to needing the ICU or a vent was not more likely for asthmatics.  Asthmatics are not more likely to die from CoVid.   The investigators conjecture that inhalation therapy including steroids taken by asthmatics reduces the numbers of ACE2-CoVid binding sites in their respiratory linings.   https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/02770903.2021.1888116   #CoVid #asthma #steroids  ]]>44590f7d-ff31-4db7-b5ad-cda5b420b417Fri, 26 Feb 2021 22:34:07 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/3PyyXUDX9m8   Asthmatics are less likely to contract CoVid.  So say Australian researchers after their meta-analysis of 57 worldwide studies that encompassed 587,200 persons.   The data show that about 7 per 100 asthmatics...https://youtu.be/3PyyXUDX9m8   Asthmatics are less likely to contract CoVid.  So say Australian researchers after their meta-analysis of 57 worldwide studies that encompassed 587,200 persons.   The data show that about 7 per 100 asthmatics develop a CoVid infection but 8 per 100 in the general population do so as well.  Asthmatics were 14% less likely to become infected and 13% less likely to require hospitalization.  Once in the hospital, progression to needing the ICU or a vent was not more likely for asthmatics.  Asthmatics are not more likely to die from CoVid.   The investigators conjecture that inhalation therapy including steroids taken by asthmatics reduces the numbers of ACE2-CoVid binding sites in their respiratory linings.   https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/02770903.2021.1888116   #CoVid #asthma #steroids  ]]>63asthma,covid,steroidscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dole-endless-summer-salad-kit-recalled--43414525https://youtu.be/SkmYOO_0CZw   The FDA and Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. are recalling the Dole™ Endless Summer Salad Kit.  This product contains undeclared fish and egg.  Those with allergies to fish, egg, or both should avoid consuming this product.  This product was sold in AZ, CA, CO, IA, ID, IL, KS, MN, MS, ND, OK, OR, PA, TX, UT, WA, and WI.  If you have this product, call Dole at 1-800-356-3111 to determine if your item is covered in this recall.  If so, you can arrange a refund.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/dole-fresh-vegetables-announces-limited-voluntary-recall-doletm-endless-summer-salad-kit-due   #salad #dole #fish #egg  ]]>3bf4aa67-4e5c-42ad-89e5-34cff23d393aFri, 05 Feb 2021 22:39:15 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/SkmYOO_0CZw   The FDA and Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. are recalling the Dole™ Endless Summer Salad Kit.  This product contains undeclared fish and egg.  Those with allergies to fish, egg, or both should avoid consuming...https://youtu.be/SkmYOO_0CZw   The FDA and Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. are recalling the Dole™ Endless Summer Salad Kit.  This product contains undeclared fish and egg.  Those with allergies to fish, egg, or both should avoid consuming this product.  This product was sold in AZ, CA, CO, IA, ID, IL, KS, MN, MS, ND, OK, OR, PA, TX, UT, WA, and WI.  If you have this product, call Dole at 1-800-356-3111 to determine if your item is covered in this recall.  If so, you can arrange a refund.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/dole-fresh-vegetables-announces-limited-voluntary-recall-doletm-endless-summer-salad-kit-due   #salad #dole #fish #egg  ]]>49dole,egg,fish,saladcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recall-on-think-protein-fiber-oatmeal-farmer-s-market-berry-crumble--43414531https://youtu.be/PQNRGm0zFto   The FDA and the think! And Interpac Technologies, Inc. announce the recall of think! Protein fiber oatmeal farmer’s market berry crumble.  This product may contain undeclared tree nuts including almonds and pecan.  Those with allergies to these types of nuts may develop a severe allergic reaction after ingesting this product.  The packages do bear the label “made in a factory that processes tree nuts.”  If you purchased this product, don’t ingest it but return it to the place of purchase for a refund.  If you need additional information, call the think! Company at 1-866-98-THINK or 1-866-987-4465.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/think-and-interpac-technologies-inc-issue-voluntary-recall-and-allergy-alert-undeclared-tree-nuts   #crumble #think #treenuts  ]]>362b2209-5faa-40bc-a676-2d778da78398Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:33:40 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/PQNRGm0zFto   The FDA and the think! And Interpac Technologies, Inc. announce the recall of think! Protein fiber oatmeal farmer’s market berry crumble.  This product may contain undeclared tree nuts including almonds and...https://youtu.be/PQNRGm0zFto   The FDA and the think! And Interpac Technologies, Inc. announce the recall of think! Protein fiber oatmeal farmer’s market berry crumble.  This product may contain undeclared tree nuts including almonds and pecan.  Those with allergies to these types of nuts may develop a severe allergic reaction after ingesting this product.  The packages do bear the label “made in a factory that processes tree nuts.”  If you purchased this product, don’t ingest it but return it to the place of purchase for a refund.  If you need additional information, call the think! Company at 1-866-98-THINK or 1-866-987-4465.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/think-and-interpac-technologies-inc-issue-voluntary-recall-and-allergy-alert-undeclared-tree-nuts   #crumble #think #treenuts  ]]>52crumble,think,treenutscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/heat-therapy-massager-on-recall--43414523https://youtu.be/x2zq09Tx-PU   The FDA and the Wahl Clipper Corporation are recalling the Wahl Deluxe Heat Therapy Massager, Model 4212.  The connection between the massager and the heat source may overheat leading to sparking, smoking, and a fire hazard.  If you own this product, discontinue its use immediately.  Call the Wahl Company at 1-800-767-9245 to arrange for a post-paid return of the unit, a complete refund, and a $10 inconvenience fee.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/safety-recall-deluxe-heat-therapy-massager   #massager #wahl #fire  ]]>b2b33867-9662-4c2a-8404-14efb1a2dc20Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:28:50 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/x2zq09Tx-PU   The FDA and the Wahl Clipper Corporation are recalling the Wahl Deluxe Heat Therapy Massager, Model 4212.  The connection between the massager and the heat source may overheat leading to sparking, smoking,...https://youtu.be/x2zq09Tx-PU   The FDA and the Wahl Clipper Corporation are recalling the Wahl Deluxe Heat Therapy Massager, Model 4212.  The connection between the massager and the heat source may overheat leading to sparking, smoking, and a fire hazard.  If you own this product, discontinue its use immediately.  Call the Wahl Company at 1-800-767-9245 to arrange for a post-paid return of the unit, a complete refund, and a $10 inconvenience fee.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/safety-recall-deluxe-heat-therapy-massager   #massager #wahl #fire  ]]>41fire,massager,wahlcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/organic-yellow-peas-recalled--43414528https://youtu.be/3xdNrOVHd9Y   The FDA and Maine Grains, Inc. are recalling Organic Yellow Peas sold between 10/17 and 11/1/2020.  This product may contain undeclared soybeans.  Those with a soybean allergy may develop a severe or life-threatening reaction if they ingest the yellow peas.  This product was distributed throughout the northeastern US and via mainegrains.com.   Much of the product was consumed in NYC.  If you purchased this product, return it to the store for a full refund.  If you have additional questions, call Maine Grains at 1-207-457-8001.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/maine-grains-inc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-soy-organic-yellow-peas   #peas #maine #soybeans  ]]>f528e56d-4662-4764-9abe-ccd539801cd1Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:21:57 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/3xdNrOVHd9Y   The FDA and Maine Grains, Inc. are recalling Organic Yellow Peas sold between 10/17 and 11/1/2020.  This product may contain undeclared soybeans.  Those with a soybean allergy may develop a severe or...https://youtu.be/3xdNrOVHd9Y   The FDA and Maine Grains, Inc. are recalling Organic Yellow Peas sold between 10/17 and 11/1/2020.  This product may contain undeclared soybeans.  Those with a soybean allergy may develop a severe or life-threatening reaction if they ingest the yellow peas.  This product was distributed throughout the northeastern US and via mainegrains.com.   Much of the product was consumed in NYC.  If you purchased this product, return it to the store for a full refund.  If you have additional questions, call Maine Grains at 1-207-457-8001.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/maine-grains-inc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-soy-organic-yellow-peas   #peas #maine #soybeans  ]]>49maine,peas,soybeanscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cb2-chests-dressers-on-recall--43414529https://youtu.be/OeLW7r3CpCc   The CPSC and CB2 have recalled CB2 Chests and Dressers.  These pieces of furniture may tip over and injure children if not anchored to the wall. 11,000 were sold in the US and 355 sold in Canada.   If you have one of these at home, unload it and/or move it to a location away from access by children until you have anchored it to the call.  Alternatively, contact CB2 at 1-800-451-8217 to receive store credit or a refund.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/CB2-Recalls-Junction-Tall-Chests-and-Low-Dressers-Due-to-Tip-Over-and-Entrapment-Hazards   #cb2 #dresser #chest #tipover  ]]>f6ed46f7-59ed-44a2-9c08-6dd139ea2dcfFri, 05 Feb 2021 22:17:02 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/OeLW7r3CpCc   The CPSC and CB2 have recalled CB2 Chests and Dressers.  These pieces of furniture may tip over and injure children if not anchored to the wall. 11,000 were sold in the US and 355 sold in Canada.   If you...https://youtu.be/OeLW7r3CpCc   The CPSC and CB2 have recalled CB2 Chests and Dressers.  These pieces of furniture may tip over and injure children if not anchored to the wall. 11,000 were sold in the US and 355 sold in Canada.   If you have one of these at home, unload it and/or move it to a location away from access by children until you have anchored it to the call.  Alternatively, contact CB2 at 1-800-451-8217 to receive store credit or a refund.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/CB2-Recalls-Junction-Tall-Chests-and-Low-Dressers-Due-to-Tip-Over-and-Entrapment-Hazards   #cb2 #dresser #chest #tipover  ]]>42cb2,chest,dresser,tipovercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pfizer-vaccine-details--43414527https://youtu.be/lzF-NFY8ok0   From the actual documents the company submitted to the FDA and CDC.  The Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine consists of messenger RNA wrapped up in a lipid nanoparticle package.  The RNA is formulated to avoid immune destruction once injected and to code for a CoVid spike glycoprotein that will provoke production of a human antibody.  It is stored as a frozen suspension at -112 to -76 degrees Fahrenheit.   It is supplied in a 5-7 dose vial and is given as two 30 ug IM injections 28 days apart.  The vaccine is preservative-free and contains no eggs or latex   The Pfizer vaccine was first tested for safety and immunogenicity in a phase 1 trial of 90 persons and a followup phase 2 trial of 360 persons.  It’s effectiveness was confirmed and safety checked in a randomized blinded phase 3 trial involving 38,000  participants.     The results showed an ability to prevent any CoVid infection for all age patients of 95%, for those 18-64 yrs of 95%, and for those 65-74 was 93%, and for those 75 and older of 100%.  No severe or fatal CoVid cases occurred in those vaccinated.  Vaccine efficiency for those receiving only one dose was 52%.     The most common adverse local reaction was injection site pain in about 80%, There was swelling of armpit lymph noses occurred in 6%.   The 3 most common systemic adverse response were fatigue lasting up to 2 days in 60%, headache in 52%, muscle aches in 37%, joint pain in 22%, chills in 35%, and fever in 15%.   Though its overall effectiveness appears to be reduced for some new CoVid strains, it almost certainly will prevent severe CoVid infections and death due to these as well as due to the original CoVid strain.   Get vaccinated!   https://www.fda.gov/media/144416/download https://www.fda.gov/media/144245/download   #pfizer #vaccine #CoVid  ]]>d626c3e0-fec2-41ea-bbbc-908e17ef3330Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:10:32 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/lzF-NFY8ok0   From the actual documents the company submitted to the FDA and CDC.  The Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine consists of messenger RNA wrapped up in a lipid nanoparticle package.  The RNA is formulated to avoid immune...https://youtu.be/lzF-NFY8ok0   From the actual documents the company submitted to the FDA and CDC.  The Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine consists of messenger RNA wrapped up in a lipid nanoparticle package.  The RNA is formulated to avoid immune destruction once injected and to code for a CoVid spike glycoprotein that will provoke production of a human antibody.  It is stored as a frozen suspension at -112 to -76 degrees Fahrenheit.   It is supplied in a 5-7 dose vial and is given as two 30 ug IM injections 28 days apart.  The vaccine is preservative-free and contains no eggs or latex   The Pfizer vaccine was first tested for safety and immunogenicity in a phase 1 trial of 90 persons and a followup phase 2 trial of 360 persons.  It’s effectiveness was confirmed and safety checked in a randomized blinded phase 3 trial involving 38,000  participants.     The results showed an ability to prevent any CoVid infection for all age patients of 95%, for those 18-64 yrs of 95%, and for those 65-74 was 93%, and for those 75 and older of 100%.  No severe or fatal CoVid cases occurred in those vaccinated.  Vaccine efficiency for those receiving only one dose was 52%.     The most common adverse local reaction was injection site pain in about 80%, There was swelling of armpit lymph noses occurred in 6%.   The 3 most common systemic adverse response were fatigue lasting up to 2 days in 60%, headache in 52%, muscle aches in 37%, joint pain in 22%, chills in 35%, and fever in 15%.   Though its overall effectiveness appears to be reduced for some new CoVid strains, it almost certainly will prevent severe CoVid infections and death due to these as well as due to the original CoVid strain.   Get vaccinated!   https://www.fda.gov/media/144416/download https://www.fda.gov/media/144245/download   #pfizer #vaccine #CoVid  ]]>135covid,pfizer,vaccinecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/moderna-vaccine-details--43414526https://youtu.be/gyHNlHNrOLc   From the actual documents the company submitted to the FDA and CDC.  The Moderna Vaccine consists of messenger RNA wrapped up in a lipid nanoparticle package.  The RNA is formulated to avoid immune destruction once injected and to code for a CoVid spike glycoprotein that will provoke production of a human antibody.  It is stored as a frozen suspension at -13 to 5 degrees Fahrenheit.   It is supplied in a 10 dose vial and is given as two 100 ug IM injections 28 days apart.   The vaccine does not contain eggs, preservatives, or latex.   It was first tested for safety and immunogenicity in a phase 1 trial of 120 persons and a fu phase 2 trial of 600 persons.  It’s effectiveness was confirmed and safety checked in a randomized blinded phase 3 trial involving 30,000 participants.     The results showed an ability to prevent any CoVid infection for all age patients of 94%, for those 18-64 yrs of 96%, and for those 65 and older of 86%.  No severe or fatal CoVid cases occurred in those vaccinated.  Vaccine efficiency for those receiving only one dose was 43%.     The most common adverse local reaction was injection site pain in 88 to 90%.  Swelling of armpit lymph noses occurred in 12% to 16%.   The 3 most common systemic adverse response were fatigue 68%, headache in 63%, muscle aches in 60%, joint pain in 45%, chills in 43%, and fever in 15%.   Though its overall effectiveness appears to be reduced for some new CoVid strains, it almost certainly will prevent severe CoVid infections and death due to these as well as due to the original CoVid strain.   Get vaccinated!     https://www.fda.gov/media/144434/download https://www.fda.gov/media/144673/download   #moderna #vaccine #CoVid  ]]>7d47e975-9899-4fd3-aee2-19ed5de41eaaFri, 05 Feb 2021 21:58:35 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/gyHNlHNrOLc   From the actual documents the company submitted to the FDA and CDC.  The Moderna Vaccine consists of messenger RNA wrapped up in a lipid nanoparticle package.  The RNA is formulated to avoid immune...https://youtu.be/gyHNlHNrOLc   From the actual documents the company submitted to the FDA and CDC.  The Moderna Vaccine consists of messenger RNA wrapped up in a lipid nanoparticle package.  The RNA is formulated to avoid immune destruction once injected and to code for a CoVid spike glycoprotein that will provoke production of a human antibody.  It is stored as a frozen suspension at -13 to 5 degrees Fahrenheit.   It is supplied in a 10 dose vial and is given as two 100 ug IM injections 28 days apart.   The vaccine does not contain eggs, preservatives, or latex.   It was first tested for safety and immunogenicity in a phase 1 trial of 120 persons and a fu phase 2 trial of 600 persons.  It’s effectiveness was confirmed and safety checked in a randomized blinded phase 3 trial involving 30,000 participants.     The results showed an ability to prevent any CoVid infection for all age patients of 94%, for those 18-64 yrs of 96%, and for those 65 and older of 86%.  No severe or fatal CoVid cases occurred in those vaccinated.  Vaccine efficiency for those receiving only one dose was 43%.     The most common adverse local reaction was injection site pain in 88 to 90%.  Swelling of armpit lymph noses occurred in 12% to 16%.   The 3 most common systemic adverse response were fatigue 68%, headache in 63%, muscle aches in 60%, joint pain in 45%, chills in 43%, and fever in 15%.   Though its overall effectiveness appears to be reduced for some new CoVid strains, it almost certainly will prevent severe CoVid infections and death due to these as well as due to the original CoVid strain.   Get vaccinated!     https://www.fda.gov/media/144434/download https://www.fda.gov/media/144673/download   #moderna #vaccine #CoVid  ]]>128covid,moderna,vaccinecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/previous-covid-patients-only-need-one-vaccine-dose--43414524https://youtu.be/2olR_GBnm0I   This observation suggests we can save precious CoVid vaccine supplies say virologists and epidemiologists at the University of Maryland.  They suggest this strategy after testing 33 health care workers with proven, previous CoVid infections and 26 uninfected workers.   The data reveals that those with pre-existing anti-CoVid antibodies respond to a first dose of either the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine with an anti-spike antibody peak similar to those receiving a second dose of the vaccine.  Given that those previously infected have some CoVid immunity and pre-existing anti-CoVid antibodies after either a symptomatic or asymptomatic infection, they need only receive  a single dose of a 2-dose vaccine.     https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2021.01.30.21250843v1.full.pdf   #CoVid #vaccine #infected  ]]>2221d712-bf59-4696-84f0-cca272060a65Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:43:52 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/2olR_GBnm0I   This observation suggests we can save precious CoVid vaccine supplies say virologists and epidemiologists at the University of Maryland.  They suggest this strategy after testing 33 health care workers with...https://youtu.be/2olR_GBnm0I   This observation suggests we can save precious CoVid vaccine supplies say virologists and epidemiologists at the University of Maryland.  They suggest this strategy after testing 33 health care workers with proven, previous CoVid infections and 26 uninfected workers.   The data reveals that those with pre-existing anti-CoVid antibodies respond to a first dose of either the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine with an anti-spike antibody peak similar to those receiving a second dose of the vaccine.  Given that those previously infected have some CoVid immunity and pre-existing anti-CoVid antibodies after either a symptomatic or asymptomatic infection, they need only receive  a single dose of a 2-dose vaccine.     https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2021.01.30.21250843v1.full.pdf   #CoVid #vaccine #infected  ]]>60covid,infected,vaccinecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/buttered-popcorn-is-on-recall--43158294https://youtu.be/ptHTSvUcuX8   The FDA and Bickel’s Snack Foods are recalling Bickel’s Snack Foods 8 oz. Butter Flavored Popcorn.  This item contains undeclared milk.  Those with a milk allergy could become severely ill by ingesting the popcorn.  Only one lot bearing the following code is affected: 29MAR21 Z1E1.  This product was sold exclusively at Publix Markets in GA and NC.  If you bought this product and have a milk allergy, return it to Publix for a refund.  For additional information, call Bickel’s Snack Foods at 1-717-900-1520.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/bickels-snack-foods-inc-issues-allergy-alert-specific-lot-butter-flavored-popcorn   #popcorn #bickels #milk #recall popcorn, bickels, milk, recall  ]]>4ae11256-a13d-404e-87a0-afe62c8b3589Wed, 27 Jan 2021 21:49:08 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/ptHTSvUcuX8   The FDA and Bickel’s Snack Foods are recalling Bickel’s Snack Foods 8 oz. Butter Flavored Popcorn.  This item contains undeclared milk.  Those with a milk allergy could become severely ill by ingesting the...https://youtu.be/ptHTSvUcuX8   The FDA and Bickel’s Snack Foods are recalling Bickel’s Snack Foods 8 oz. Butter Flavored Popcorn.  This item contains undeclared milk.  Those with a milk allergy could become severely ill by ingesting the popcorn.  Only one lot bearing the following code is affected: 29MAR21 Z1E1.  This product was sold exclusively at Publix Markets in GA and NC.  If you bought this product and have a milk allergy, return it to Publix for a refund.  For additional information, call Bickel’s Snack Foods at 1-717-900-1520.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/bickels-snack-foods-inc-issues-allergy-alert-specific-lot-butter-flavored-popcorn   #popcorn #bickels #milk #recall popcorn, bickels, milk, recall  ]]>47bickels,milk,popcorn,recallcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recall-of-cappuccino-single-serve-cups--43158293https://youtu.be/O33cuYKQ6DE   The FDA and the Door County Coffee & Tea Co. are recalling 5.1 oz packages of French Vanilla Flavored Cappuccino Single Serve Cups.  This product may contain undeclared milk and soy.  Persons with allergies to milk, soy, or both may suffer serious and possible life-threatening reactions.  This product was sold in: WI, Il, IA, IN, KS, TX, MI, FL, and MI.  If you purchased this product and have milk or soy allergies, discard it and contact the company for a refund by calling 1-800-856-6613.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/door-county-coffee-tea-co-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-milk-and-soy-french-vanilla-flavored   #cappuccino #milk #soy #doorcountycoffeetea #recall  ]]>3d08d627-3571-46b6-99ae-354ef64fb4fbWed, 27 Jan 2021 21:43:09 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/O33cuYKQ6DE   The FDA and the Door County Coffee & Tea Co. are recalling 5.1 oz packages of French Vanilla Flavored Cappuccino Single Serve Cups.  This product may contain undeclared milk and soy.  Persons with allergies...https://youtu.be/O33cuYKQ6DE   The FDA and the Door County Coffee & Tea Co. are recalling 5.1 oz packages of French Vanilla Flavored Cappuccino Single Serve Cups.  This product may contain undeclared milk and soy.  Persons with allergies to milk, soy, or both may suffer serious and possible life-threatening reactions.  This product was sold in: WI, Il, IA, IN, KS, TX, MI, FL, and MI.  If you purchased this product and have milk or soy allergies, discard it and contact the company for a refund by calling 1-800-856-6613.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/door-county-coffee-tea-co-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-milk-and-soy-french-vanilla-flavored   #cappuccino #milk #soy #doorcountycoffeetea #recall  ]]>54cappuccino,doorcountycoffeetea,milk,recall,soycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/house-autry-tartar-sauce-on-recall--43158297https://youtu.be/Sw7ql33dA20   The FDA and House-Autry Mills, Inc. are recalling House-Autry Tartar Sauce with best by dates ranging from 8/18/2021 to 9/21/2021.  The company’s co-manufacturer has verified accelerated spoilage associated with these batches.  This product was sold in SC, NC, VA, PA, FL, and OH.  If you purchased this products don’t consume it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund.  Those with questions should call the House-Autry company at 1-800-849-0802.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/house-autry-mills-announces-voluntary-recall-house-autry-tartar-sauce-due-spoilage   #tartarsauce #houseautry #spoilage #recall  ]]>2b20a316-251c-4e0e-aa3c-c319452f8848Wed, 27 Jan 2021 21:37:28 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/Sw7ql33dA20   The FDA and House-Autry Mills, Inc. are recalling House-Autry Tartar Sauce with best by dates ranging from 8/18/2021 to 9/21/2021.  The company’s co-manufacturer has verified accelerated spoilage associated...https://youtu.be/Sw7ql33dA20   The FDA and House-Autry Mills, Inc. are recalling House-Autry Tartar Sauce with best by dates ranging from 8/18/2021 to 9/21/2021.  The company’s co-manufacturer has verified accelerated spoilage associated with these batches.  This product was sold in SC, NC, VA, PA, FL, and OH.  If you purchased this products don’t consume it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund.  Those with questions should call the House-Autry company at 1-800-849-0802.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/house-autry-mills-announces-voluntary-recall-house-autry-tartar-sauce-due-spoilage   #tartarsauce #houseautry #spoilage #recall  ]]>47houseautry,recall,spoilage,tartarsaucecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/moderna-vaccine-works-against-new-covid-strains--43158295https://youtu.be/fLyp9qqfU8w   Antibodies produced by persons immunized with the Moderna CoVid vaccine could capably neutralize the British and South African coronavirus strains in the test tube.  This the conclusion of  testing completed by Moderna and the NIH Vaccine Research Center.   Detailed testing revealed that Moderna vaccination yielded antibodies equally capable of protecting against the British B.1.1.7 CoVid strain as against the original Wuhan CoVid strain.  Against the South African B.1.351 strain, the Moderna-induced antibodies were less powerful but still could get the job done.  A booster shot is planned.   The Moderna mRNA vaccine produces more powerful antibodies than a natural CoVid infection. Even those who have weathered CoVid should be vaccinated.   https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2021.01.25.427948v1.full.pdf   #covid #moderna #vaccine #britishvariant #southafricanvariant #b117 #b1351  ]]>df09a0ff-f5fb-4fb0-a43f-09c1d9ed9a40Wed, 27 Jan 2021 21:28:30 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/fLyp9qqfU8w   Antibodies produced by persons immunized with the Moderna CoVid vaccine could capably neutralize the British and South African coronavirus strains in the test tube.  This the conclusion of  testing completed...https://youtu.be/fLyp9qqfU8w   Antibodies produced by persons immunized with the Moderna CoVid vaccine could capably neutralize the British and South African coronavirus strains in the test tube.  This the conclusion of  testing completed by Moderna and the NIH Vaccine Research Center.   Detailed testing revealed that Moderna vaccination yielded antibodies equally capable of protecting against the British B.1.1.7 CoVid strain as against the original Wuhan CoVid strain.  Against the South African B.1.351 strain, the Moderna-induced antibodies were less powerful but still could get the job done.  A booster shot is planned.   The Moderna mRNA vaccine produces more powerful antibodies than a natural CoVid infection. Even those who have weathered CoVid should be vaccinated.   https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2021.01.25.427948v1.full.pdf   #covid #moderna #vaccine #britishvariant #southafricanvariant #b117 #b1351  ]]>64b117,b1351,britishvariant,covid,moderna,southafricanvariant,vaccinecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cancer-patients-at-high-risk-for-severe-covid--43158302https://youtu.be/goFncFdxFbo   In those testing positive for CoVid, a simultaneous cancer diagnosis significantly increases the chances for hospitalization and dying over the next month.  Investigators at the University of Pennsylvania studied 323 CoVid positive persons of whom 67 had cancer active or in remission and 256 were non-cancer patients.   The cancer patients were more than twice as likely to be hospitalized and nearly 6 times more likely to die over a 30 day period after diagnosis.  Those with active cancer were the most likely to experience complicated and lethal CoVid.   Cancer patients, past and present, should wear N95 masks or better, spend as little time inside places of business, and wash well.   https://academic.oup.com/jncics/advance-article/doi/10.1093/jncics/pkaa120/6104876   #covid #cancer  ]]>ebdab97c-4d5c-4204-bd5f-7bd90e615bf1Wed, 27 Jan 2021 21:21:17 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/goFncFdxFbo   In those testing positive for CoVid, a simultaneous cancer diagnosis significantly increases the chances for hospitalization and dying over the next month.  Investigators at the University of Pennsylvania...https://youtu.be/goFncFdxFbo   In those testing positive for CoVid, a simultaneous cancer diagnosis significantly increases the chances for hospitalization and dying over the next month.  Investigators at the University of Pennsylvania studied 323 CoVid positive persons of whom 67 had cancer active or in remission and 256 were non-cancer patients.   The cancer patients were more than twice as likely to be hospitalized and nearly 6 times more likely to die over a 30 day period after diagnosis.  Those with active cancer were the most likely to experience complicated and lethal CoVid.   Cancer patients, past and present, should wear N95 masks or better, spend as little time inside places of business, and wash well.   https://academic.oup.com/jncics/advance-article/doi/10.1093/jncics/pkaa120/6104876   #covid #cancer  ]]>60cancer,covidcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ignore-mask-wearing-and-get-covid--43158296https://youtu.be/8MQo73utTe0   If you’re looking for a CoVid infection that could kill or leave you with lingering neurologic, cardiac, and kidney function, avoid wearing a tight fitting, multilayer mask with a filter.  A new study from Boston University now shows that mask wearing is associated with significantly lower CoVid infection rates.   The researchers used data from all 50 states covering mask wearing and physical distancing policies.  Those states in which the highest proportion of citizens practiced mask adherence  enjoyed the lowest CoVid infection rates.  As mask wearing became more acceptable over the summer, for every 1% increase in mask wearing in a state, the odds that the state would suffer high CoVid rates decreased by 26%.   https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2021.01.18.21250029v1.full.pdf     #covid #mask #infectionrate  ]]>0f539533-ecb4-477f-b62d-1a09705aa6f0Wed, 27 Jan 2021 21:14:42 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/8MQo73utTe0   If you’re looking for a CoVid infection that could kill or leave you with lingering neurologic, cardiac, and kidney function, avoid wearing a tight fitting, multilayer mask with a filter.  A new study from...https://youtu.be/8MQo73utTe0   If you’re looking for a CoVid infection that could kill or leave you with lingering neurologic, cardiac, and kidney function, avoid wearing a tight fitting, multilayer mask with a filter.  A new study from Boston University now shows that mask wearing is associated with significantly lower CoVid infection rates.   The researchers used data from all 50 states covering mask wearing and physical distancing policies.  Those states in which the highest proportion of citizens practiced mask adherence  enjoyed the lowest CoVid infection rates.  As mask wearing became more acceptable over the summer, for every 1% increase in mask wearing in a state, the odds that the state would suffer high CoVid rates decreased by 26%.   https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2021.01.18.21250029v1.full.pdf     #covid #mask #infectionrate  ]]>57covid,infectionrate,maskcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-british-covid-strain-is-deadlier--43158312https://youtu.be/d3SnLyV8z9s   The CoVid strain B.1.1.7, isolated in the UK, besides spreading more readily person to person, appears to be about 65%% deadlier that the original Chinese virus.  This according to data just presented at the WHO’s Strategic Advisory Group of Experts meeting.   This conclusion stems from 3 case studies from the London School (35% higher), Imperial College London (36% higher, and the University of Exeter (91% higher). The case fatality rate for hospitalized patients was not significantly increased leading to the conclusion that the new strain increases the risk of a more severe case requiring hospitalization.   This strain is in the US.  Many cases are in California, Florida, and New York.   https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/955239/NERVTAG_paper_on_variant_of_concern__VOC__B.1.1.7.pdf   https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/transmission/variant-cases.html   #covid #b117 #britishstrain  ]]>c4ee1745-7bd9-4158-89df-9d064eb6186aWed, 27 Jan 2021 21:06:47 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/d3SnLyV8z9s   The CoVid strain B.1.1.7, isolated in the UK, besides spreading more readily person to person, appears to be about 65%% deadlier that the original Chinese virus.  This according to data just presented at the...https://youtu.be/d3SnLyV8z9s   The CoVid strain B.1.1.7, isolated in the UK, besides spreading more readily person to person, appears to be about 65%% deadlier that the original Chinese virus.  This according to data just presented at the WHO’s Strategic Advisory Group of Experts meeting.   This conclusion stems from 3 case studies from the London School (35% higher), Imperial College London (36% higher, and the University of Exeter (91% higher). The case fatality rate for hospitalized patients was not significantly increased leading to the conclusion that the new strain increases the risk of a more severe case requiring hospitalization.   This strain is in the US.  Many cases are in California, Florida, and New York.   https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/955239/NERVTAG_paper_on_variant_of_concern__VOC__B.1.1.7.pdf   https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/transmission/variant-cases.html   #covid #b117 #britishstrain  ]]>63b117,britishstrain,covidcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nsaids-hurt-or-help-covid-defenses--43158303https://youtu.be/TCSocBiLeG4   Ibuprofen, Advil or Motrin, aspirin in all its forms, and naproxen, Aleve, may help CoVid invade your body if taken just after viral exposure by preventing production of the neutralizing antibodies that keep CoVid out of your cells.  The same drugs, if used once you are already infected, could prevent the virus from injuring your vital organs by reducing your body’s manufacture of damaging cytokines.   Yale immunologists studied mice injected with CoVid, and confirmed these effects.  Knowing this, you must be careful how you use these drugs.   Don’t use NSAIDS if you have just been exposed to CoVid or during the weeks you are reacting to CoVid vaccine.  Once infected, use them regularly.   https://jvi.asm.org/content/early/2021/01/14/JVI.00014-21   #nsaids #ibuprofen #aspirin #covid #immunity #vaccination  ]]>a7e42c48-726a-4dac-94bf-91af1f61af80Wed, 27 Jan 2021 20:59:46 +0000Howard G. Smith MDVidcast:  https://youtu.be/TCSocBiLeG4   Ibuprofen, Advil or Motrin, aspirin in all its forms, and naproxen, Aleve, may help CoVid invade your body if taken just after viral exposure by preventing production of the neutralizing antibodies that keep...https://youtu.be/TCSocBiLeG4   Ibuprofen, Advil or Motrin, aspirin in all its forms, and naproxen, Aleve, may help CoVid invade your body if taken just after viral exposure by preventing production of the neutralizing antibodies that keep CoVid out of your cells.  The same drugs, if used once you are already infected, could prevent the virus from injuring your vital organs by reducing your body’s manufacture of damaging cytokines.   Yale immunologists studied mice injected with CoVid, and confirmed these effects.  Knowing this, you must be careful how you use these drugs.   Don’t use NSAIDS if you have just been exposed to CoVid or during the weeks you are reacting to CoVid vaccine.  Once infected, use them regularly.   https://jvi.asm.org/content/early/2021/01/14/JVI.00014-21   #nsaids #ibuprofen #aspirin #covid #immunity #vaccination  ]]>61aspirin,covid,ibuprofen,immunity,nsaids,vaccinationcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/over-the-counter-nasal-spray-kills-covid--43158310https://youtu.be/IJC6NST_x7g   A readily available nasal spray, Xlear, containing the sugar xylitol and grapefruit seed extract, kills CoVid in the test tube and would be expected to do the same in your nose, the entry point for this dread virus into your body.   Northwestern University and Utah State University researchers found that this nasal spray reduced CoVid viral load in the test tube by a factor of 99 to 99.9%.  The spray also prevented viral entry into tissue culture cells.   In a separate publication from Florida, 3 CoVid patients with mild but symptomatic infections were successfully treated with this nasal spray in addition to standard therapy.  Each recovered faster than expected including regaining their senses of smell and taste with no side effects.   With CoVid vaccinations delayed and ever more dangerous strains of the virus sweeping through the world, use of Xlear nasal spray in addition to multilayer filter masks and aggressive distancing seems reasonable and prudent.     You can purchase Xlear Natural Saline Nasal Spray online via walgreens.com, CVS.com, amazon.com, and ebay.com.  There is also a kid’s version.    WARNING:  There are other Xlear products, but you want the one that only contains the xylitol and grapefruit extract.   https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.12.02.408575v3.full.pdf   https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7645297/ XLEAR Nasal Spray (Pack of 2) with Xylitol, Saline, Purified Water and Grapefruit Seed Extract, for Optimal Health to Cleanse Sinuses and Nasal Passages, Use as Often as Needed, 1.5 fl. oz. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B5WMSV6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_mvneGb9X2HJT9   XLEAR Kid’s Nasal Spray (Pack of 2) with Xylitol, Saline, Purified Water and Grapefruit Seed Extract, to Moisturize and Soothe Children’s Nose and Sinuses While Alleviating Congestion.75 fl. oz. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B5W7PZ3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_cqneGbS971J0S   #covid #nasalspray #xlear #xylitol #grapefruitseed  ]]>208c1807-c59c-4896-aa48-448625f94f84Wed, 27 Jan 2021 20:53:52 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/IJC6NST_x7g   A readily available nasal spray, Xlear, containing the sugar xylitol and grapefruit seed extract, kills CoVid in the test tube and would be expected to do the same in your nose, the entry point for this dread...https://youtu.be/IJC6NST_x7g   A readily available nasal spray, Xlear, containing the sugar xylitol and grapefruit seed extract, kills CoVid in the test tube and would be expected to do the same in your nose, the entry point for this dread virus into your body.   Northwestern University and Utah State University researchers found that this nasal spray reduced CoVid viral load in the test tube by a factor of 99 to 99.9%.  The spray also prevented viral entry into tissue culture cells.   In a separate publication from Florida, 3 CoVid patients with mild but symptomatic infections were successfully treated with this nasal spray in addition to standard therapy.  Each recovered faster than expected including regaining their senses of smell and taste with no side effects.   With CoVid vaccinations delayed and ever more dangerous strains of the virus sweeping through the world, use of Xlear nasal spray in addition to multilayer filter masks and aggressive distancing seems reasonable and prudent.     You can purchase Xlear Natural Saline Nasal Spray online via walgreens.com, CVS.com, amazon.com, and ebay.com.  There is also a kid’s version.    WARNING:  There are other Xlear products, but you want the one that only contains the xylitol and grapefruit extract.   https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.12.02.408575v3.full.pdf   https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7645297/ XLEAR Nasal Spray (Pack of 2) with Xylitol, Saline, Purified Water and Grapefruit Seed Extract, for Optimal Health to Cleanse Sinuses and Nasal Passages, Use as Often as Needed, 1.5 fl. oz. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B5WMSV6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_mvneGb9X2HJT9   XLEAR Kid’s Nasal Spray (Pack of 2) with Xylitol, Saline, Purified Water and Grapefruit Seed Extract, to Moisturize and Soothe Children’s Nose and Sinuses While Alleviating Congestion.75 fl. oz. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B5W7PZ3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_cqneGbS971J0S   #covid #nasalspray #xlear #xylitol #grapefruitseed  ]]>96covid,grapefruitseed,nasalspray,xlear,xylitolcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cancer-vaccine-halts-aggressive-tumors--43158301https://youtu.be/NV89fz9pmhY   Personalized vaccines designed to spur immunity to a patient’s own cancer can control nasty tumors up to four years.  This exciting news comes from the immuno-oncologists at Boston’s Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.   The study treated 8 patients who had advanced and potentially deadly melanoma with genetically-engineered vaccines that induce immunity to specific markers on their own tumors.  When the patients were followed for a median of four years after vaccination, all 8 patients were alive, and 6 had no signs of cancer.  Each patient had persisting tumor-killing T lymphocytes during the entire follow up period.   Such anti-tumor vaccines may help patients whose cancers have evaded conventional surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and conventional immunotherapy.   https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-020-01206-4   #vaccine #cancer #melanoma  ]]>d2f89811-89c0-4d88-92dd-2966a956876aWed, 27 Jan 2021 20:43:09 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/NV89fz9pmhY   Personalized vaccines designed to spur immunity to a patient’s own cancer can control nasty tumors up to four years.  This exciting news comes from the immuno-oncologists at Boston’s Dana-Farber Cancer...https://youtu.be/NV89fz9pmhY   Personalized vaccines designed to spur immunity to a patient’s own cancer can control nasty tumors up to four years.  This exciting news comes from the immuno-oncologists at Boston’s Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.   The study treated 8 patients who had advanced and potentially deadly melanoma with genetically-engineered vaccines that induce immunity to specific markers on their own tumors.  When the patients were followed for a median of four years after vaccination, all 8 patients were alive, and 6 had no signs of cancer.  Each patient had persisting tumor-killing T lymphocytes during the entire follow up period.   Such anti-tumor vaccines may help patients whose cancers have evaded conventional surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and conventional immunotherapy.   https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-020-01206-4   #vaccine #cancer #melanoma  ]]>64cancer,melanoma,vaccinecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/who-on-the-street-is-likely-covid-positive--43158299https://youtu.be/FDMZSlBOkXc   When walking, stay furthest away from 50 year olds followed by those in their 80’s and then 20 somethings.  This warning stems from a Dutch study that looked at the incidence of positive CoVid tests in their population of 278,455.   The highest percent of positive CoVid tests were 11.5% for the 50 somethings, 10.3% for those 80 and older, and 9.3% for those in their 20s.  Those least likely to be CoVid positive were kids under 12 with 4.3%, those in their 30s with 6.7%, and 12-17 year olds with 7.1%.  Those with the highest numbers of positives also tended to have the most live virus in their samples.   https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2021.01.15.21249691v2.full.pdf   #covid #age #positivity  ]]>3aa74e71-d235-4978-8253-fd44fbf876e7Wed, 27 Jan 2021 20:38:13 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/FDMZSlBOkXc   When walking, stay furthest away from 50 year olds followed by those in their 80’s and then 20 somethings.  This warning stems from a Dutch study that looked at the incidence of positive CoVid tests in their...https://youtu.be/FDMZSlBOkXc   When walking, stay furthest away from 50 year olds followed by those in their 80’s and then 20 somethings.  This warning stems from a Dutch study that looked at the incidence of positive CoVid tests in their population of 278,455.   The highest percent of positive CoVid tests were 11.5% for the 50 somethings, 10.3% for those 80 and older, and 9.3% for those in their 20s.  Those least likely to be CoVid positive were kids under 12 with 4.3%, those in their 30s with 6.7%, and 12-17 year olds with 7.1%.  Those with the highest numbers of positives also tended to have the most live virus in their samples.   https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2021.01.15.21249691v2.full.pdf   #covid #age #positivity  ]]>61age,covid,positivitycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nicotine-associated-with-breast-cancer-spread--43158306https://youtu.be/QcYjVj1fdmU   North Carolina oncologists report that former or current cigarette smokers are significantly more likely to suffer breast cancer lung metastases compared with non-smokers.  To find out why, they went into the lab and found, in a mouse model, that nicotine is the culprit.   In their human study group of 1077 breast cancer patients, the group of tobacco smokers had a 13% higher incidence of metastases.  To study the role of nicotine, they injected nicotine into mice previously given a mouse breast cancer.     The result: the nicotine injections increased the animals’ metastatic burden 100-fold.  The reason: nicotine triggers pro-tumor white cell activity that allows tumor cells to colonize distant tissues.   https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-020-20733-9   #breastcancer #metastasis #nicotine  ]]>b62abb80-6be6-4016-833b-ea1ee6c9c845Wed, 27 Jan 2021 20:33:51 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/QcYjVj1fdmU   North Carolina oncologists report that former or current cigarette smokers are significantly more likely to suffer breast cancer lung metastases compared with non-smokers.  To find out why, they went into the...https://youtu.be/QcYjVj1fdmU   North Carolina oncologists report that former or current cigarette smokers are significantly more likely to suffer breast cancer lung metastases compared with non-smokers.  To find out why, they went into the lab and found, in a mouse model, that nicotine is the culprit.   In their human study group of 1077 breast cancer patients, the group of tobacco smokers had a 13% higher incidence of metastases.  To study the role of nicotine, they injected nicotine into mice previously given a mouse breast cancer.     The result: the nicotine injections increased the animals’ metastatic burden 100-fold.  The reason: nicotine triggers pro-tumor white cell activity that allows tumor cells to colonize distant tissues.   https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-020-20733-9   #breastcancer #metastasis #nicotine  ]]>62breastcancer,metastasis,nicotinecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recall-on-ruffles-original-potato-chips--43158298https://youtu.be/9atJLxiblq4   The FDA and the Frito-Lay Co. are recalling Frito-Lay Ruffles Potato Chips.  There is undeclared milk in this product.  Those with a milk allergy could become ill if they ingest these potato chips.  This product was distributed in IA, KS, MO. NB, OK, and AK.  If you have these potato chips, return them to the point of purchase.  For more info, call Frito-Lay Consumer Relations at 1-800-352-4477.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/frito-lay-issues-voluntary-allergy-alert-undeclared-milk-small-number-ruffles-original-potato-chips-0   #potatochips #fritolay #milk  ]]>bc21684c-d225-41a8-b36a-bb3429030b7cSat, 23 Jan 2021 22:14:45 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/9atJLxiblq4   The FDA and the Frito-Lay Co. are recalling Frito-Lay Ruffles Potato Chips.  There is undeclared milk in this product.  Those with a milk allergy could become ill if they ingest these potato chips.  This...https://youtu.be/9atJLxiblq4   The FDA and the Frito-Lay Co. are recalling Frito-Lay Ruffles Potato Chips.  There is undeclared milk in this product.  Those with a milk allergy could become ill if they ingest these potato chips.  This product was distributed in IA, KS, MO. NB, OK, and AK.  If you have these potato chips, return them to the point of purchase.  For more info, call Frito-Lay Consumer Relations at 1-800-352-4477.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/frito-lay-issues-voluntary-allergy-alert-undeclared-milk-small-number-ruffles-original-potato-chips-0   #potatochips #fritolay #milk  ]]>40fritolay,milk,potatochipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hiland-chocolate-milk-on-recall--43158305https://youtu.be/RlApib9rLQk   The FDA and Hiland Dairy are recalling Hiland Dairy 1% low fat chocolate milk.  Some of this product may contain food-grade sanitizers that would trigger illness if ingested.  These products were sold in Oklahoma City and its metro area, Western Oklahoma, Dallas, San Antonio, and Tyler TX.  If you bought this product, return it to the point of purchase for a refund.  Those with additional questions may contact Hiland Dairy online at www.hilanddairy.com/contact-us.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/hiland-dairy-announces-recall-hiland-dairy-half-pint-1-low-fat-chocolate-milk-cartons   #chocolate milk #hiland #contamination  ]]>402ca3d2-85ad-4206-964e-068267f42434Sat, 23 Jan 2021 22:10:30 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/RlApib9rLQk   The FDA and Hiland Dairy are recalling Hiland Dairy 1% low fat chocolate milk.  Some of this product may contain food-grade sanitizers that would trigger illness if ingested.  These products were sold in...https://youtu.be/RlApib9rLQk   The FDA and Hiland Dairy are recalling Hiland Dairy 1% low fat chocolate milk.  Some of this product may contain food-grade sanitizers that would trigger illness if ingested.  These products were sold in Oklahoma City and its metro area, Western Oklahoma, Dallas, San Antonio, and Tyler TX.  If you bought this product, return it to the point of purchase for a refund.  Those with additional questions may contact Hiland Dairy online at www.hilanddairy.com/contact-us.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/hiland-dairy-announces-recall-hiland-dairy-half-pint-1-low-fat-chocolate-milk-cartons   #chocolate milk #hiland #contamination  ]]>44chocolate,contamination,hiland,milkcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/butternut-squash-is-recalled--43158300https://youtu.be/mE08eGh0Y9k   The FDA, Lancaster Foods, Pero Family Farms, and Publix Super Markets are recalling a variety of butternut squash products that contain the squash from Pero Farms and Race West.  These have been found to have contamination with listeria monocytogenes.  This bacterium may cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in the very young, elders, and those with weak immune systems.    The Lancaster products were sold in NC, VA, DC, MD, PA, NY, NJ, CT, RI, MA, NH, and VT. The Pero Family Farms products were sold in LA, FL, TX, NY, ME, GA, OH, VA, AL, MO,    If you have purchased any of these products or products containing it, return it to the point of purchase for a refund.  For more information, contact Lancaster at 1-410-799-0010, X1530, Pero at 1-561-498-5771 X2107, and Publix at 1-800-242-1227.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/lancaster-foods-recalls-all-conventional-butternut-squash-items-were-processed-between-dates-122220 https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/pero-family-farms-food-co-issues-voluntary-recall-due-possible-health-risk https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/publix-steam-bag-product-recall   #butternut #squash #listeria  ]]>381fb031-fd32-4b74-be61-13d089b4b633Sat, 23 Jan 2021 22:06:03 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/mE08eGh0Y9k   The FDA, Lancaster Foods, Pero Family Farms, and Publix Super Markets are recalling a variety of butternut squash products that contain the squash from Pero Farms and Race West.  These have been found to have...https://youtu.be/mE08eGh0Y9k   The FDA, Lancaster Foods, Pero Family Farms, and Publix Super Markets are recalling a variety of butternut squash products that contain the squash from Pero Farms and Race West.  These have been found to have contamination with listeria monocytogenes.  This bacterium may cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in the very young, elders, and those with weak immune systems.    The Lancaster products were sold in NC, VA, DC, MD, PA, NY, NJ, CT, RI, MA, NH, and VT. The Pero Family Farms products were sold in LA, FL, TX, NY, ME, GA, OH, VA, AL, MO,    If you have purchased any of these products or products containing it, return it to the point of purchase for a refund.  For more information, contact Lancaster at 1-410-799-0010, X1530, Pero at 1-561-498-5771 X2107, and Publix at 1-800-242-1227.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/lancaster-foods-recalls-all-conventional-butternut-squash-items-were-processed-between-dates-122220 https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/pero-family-farms-food-co-issues-voluntary-recall-due-possible-health-risk https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/publix-steam-bag-product-recall   #butternut #squash #listeria  ]]>80butternut,listeria,squashcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recall-on-lake-champlain-chocolates--43158309https://youtu.be/bdtAN-Daz3Y   The FDA and Lake Champlain Chocolates are recalling a variety of products including:  Hazelnut, Fruit & Nut, Almond, Granola Five Star Bars Organic Milk Chocolate Bar with Sea Salt & Almonds Milk Chocolate Almond Bark Chocolates of Vermont Green Mountain Any or all of these products may contain plastic pieces as foreign bodies.  They may trigger a choking hazard.  These items may be found in gift boxes, gift baskets, and gift packages and have been sold nationwide.  If you have these products, do not consume them.  You should contact the company via email.  The address is: info@lakechamplainchocolates.com   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/potential-foreign-object-recall-lake-champlain-chocolates-issues-voluntary-recall-selected-milk   #chocolates #lakechamplain #foreignbodies  ]]>aa92edbf-3e27-46fd-87f4-8fda7ef828f2Sat, 23 Jan 2021 21:57:44 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/bdtAN-Daz3Y   The FDA and Lake Champlain Chocolates are recalling a variety of products including:  Hazelnut, Fruit & Nut, Almond, Granola Five Star Bars Organic Milk Chocolate Bar with Sea Salt & Almonds Milk Chocolate...https://youtu.be/bdtAN-Daz3Y   The FDA and Lake Champlain Chocolates are recalling a variety of products including:  Hazelnut, Fruit & Nut, Almond, Granola Five Star Bars Organic Milk Chocolate Bar with Sea Salt & Almonds Milk Chocolate Almond Bark Chocolates of Vermont Green Mountain Any or all of these products may contain plastic pieces as foreign bodies.  They may trigger a choking hazard.  These items may be found in gift boxes, gift baskets, and gift packages and have been sold nationwide.  If you have these products, do not consume them.  You should contact the company via email.  The address is: info@lakechamplainchocolates.com   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/potential-foreign-object-recall-lake-champlain-chocolates-issues-voluntary-recall-selected-milk   #chocolates #lakechamplain #foreignbodies  ]]>51chocolates,foreignbodies,lakechamplaincleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/topical-anesthetic-cream-on-recall--43158307https://youtu.be/xS2lRzuIEAU   The CPSC and Scalpa are recalling Scalpa Numb Maximum Strength Topical Anesthetic Cream.  This product contains the pharmaceutical lidocaine, also known as Xylocaine, and this agent must be sold in child-resistant packaging.  Scalpa has not provided that mandated safety measure. This cream has been sold on amazon.com and scalpashop.com.   If you have this product, store it in a safe location out of reach of children.  Contact Scalpa by calling 1-855-424-7828 to obtain a refund.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/scalpa-recalls-scalpa-numb-maximum-strength-topical-anesthetic-cream-due-to-failure-to   #anestheticcream #scalpa #lidocaine #xylocaine  ]]>94c82907-2d78-4f15-8e4e-b7c978454e34Sat, 23 Jan 2021 21:52:06 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/xS2lRzuIEAU   The CPSC and Scalpa are recalling Scalpa Numb Maximum Strength Topical Anesthetic Cream.  This product contains the pharmaceutical lidocaine, also known as Xylocaine, and this agent must be sold in...https://youtu.be/xS2lRzuIEAU   The CPSC and Scalpa are recalling Scalpa Numb Maximum Strength Topical Anesthetic Cream.  This product contains the pharmaceutical lidocaine, also known as Xylocaine, and this agent must be sold in child-resistant packaging.  Scalpa has not provided that mandated safety measure. This cream has been sold on amazon.com and scalpashop.com.   If you have this product, store it in a safe location out of reach of children.  Contact Scalpa by calling 1-855-424-7828 to obtain a refund.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/scalpa-recalls-scalpa-numb-maximum-strength-topical-anesthetic-cream-due-to-failure-to   #anestheticcream #scalpa #lidocaine #xylocaine  ]]>46anestheticcream,lidocaine,scalpa,xylocainecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rechargeable-fillet-knives-recalled--43158311https://youtu.be/C2iZvBoeqQs   The CPSC and Rapala USA have recalled  the Rapala Rechargeable Fillet Knives.  The battery may overheat and catch fire if non-Rapala chargers are used to recharge the battery. This product has been sold at Bass Pro Shops, Cabela’s, Fleet Farm, and other sporting goods stores nationwide. If you own one of these knives, stop using it.  Remove the battery.  If your knife’s battery does not have a white ETL label on it, contact Rapala USA at 1-800-878-4451 to receive a free replacement battery and a pre-paid envelope to return the defective battery for safe disposal.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/rapala-usa-recalls-rechargeable-fillet-knives-due-to-fire-hazard   #filletknife #rapala #battery #fire  ]]>2f7e3f7b-31b3-467a-b04b-46ecaa22d924Sat, 23 Jan 2021 21:47:08 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/C2iZvBoeqQs   The CPSC and Rapala USA have recalled  the Rapala Rechargeable Fillet Knives.  The battery may overheat and catch fire if non-Rapala chargers are used to recharge the battery. This product has been sold at...https://youtu.be/C2iZvBoeqQs   The CPSC and Rapala USA have recalled  the Rapala Rechargeable Fillet Knives.  The battery may overheat and catch fire if non-Rapala chargers are used to recharge the battery. This product has been sold at Bass Pro Shops, Cabela’s, Fleet Farm, and other sporting goods stores nationwide. If you own one of these knives, stop using it.  Remove the battery.  If your knife’s battery does not have a white ETL label on it, contact Rapala USA at 1-800-878-4451 to receive a free replacement battery and a pre-paid envelope to return the defective battery for safe disposal.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/rapala-usa-recalls-rechargeable-fillet-knives-due-to-fire-hazard   #filletknife #rapala #battery #fire  ]]>52battery,filletknife,fire,rapalacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/effective-ptsd-treatment--43158304https://youtu.be/7vGADu0EgL4   Post-traumatic stress can be a challenge to manage, but repeated IV ketamine infusions appear to be effective.  Psychiatrists at New York’s Mt. Sinai Hospital and Med School report this finding from their randomized, controlled study of 30 patients with chronic PTSD.   The experimental group received 6 infusions of ketamine at 0.5 mg/kg over 14 days while the controls received midazolam at 0.045 mg/kg.  When the data were tabulated, those that received the ketamine were 3 times more likely to enjoy a significant reduction in PTSD symptoms.  The ketamine responders’s response persisted for nearly one month.   More studies are underway, but this is a hopeful avenue of therapy.   https://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.ajp.2020.20050596   #ptsd #ketamine #psychiatry  ]]>5e7081fc-d01c-4e33-b224-85cf4c64a1c1Sat, 23 Jan 2021 21:43:02 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/7vGADu0EgL4   Post-traumatic stress can be a challenge to manage, but repeated IV ketamine infusions appear to be effective.  Psychiatrists at New York’s Mt. Sinai Hospital and Med School report this finding from their...https://youtu.be/7vGADu0EgL4   Post-traumatic stress can be a challenge to manage, but repeated IV ketamine infusions appear to be effective.  Psychiatrists at New York’s Mt. Sinai Hospital and Med School report this finding from their randomized, controlled study of 30 patients with chronic PTSD.   The experimental group received 6 infusions of ketamine at 0.5 mg/kg over 14 days while the controls received midazolam at 0.045 mg/kg.  When the data were tabulated, those that received the ketamine were 3 times more likely to enjoy a significant reduction in PTSD symptoms.  The ketamine responders’s response persisted for nearly one month.   More studies are underway, but this is a hopeful avenue of therapy.   https://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.ajp.2020.20050596   #ptsd #ketamine #psychiatry  ]]>63ketamine,psychiatry,ptsdcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/covid-reinfection-rare--43158308https://youtu.be/rRY3emWBAEo   If you weather Covid-19 infection, there is a 99.3% chance that you will avoid a second infection.  A collaborative study by investigators at Cornell and Qatar Universities reviewed data from 43,044 CoVid patients.   Only 0.7% of this group developed another CoVid-positive PCR test.  Only 41% of that tiny group had convincing clinical evidence of a second infection. And these re-infections were less severe than the initial ones.   Immunologic testing of this group indicated persistent CoVid immunity for at least 7 months.   As more of us attain this immunity from surviving natural infections and, more importantly, via vaccination, there will be fewer new coronavirus infections and less circulating virus in our communities.   https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2021.01.15.21249731v1.full.pdf   #covid #reinfection #immunity  ]]>f9a748ac-38a7-4171-aaea-b75b476db3b0Sat, 23 Jan 2021 21:37:40 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/rRY3emWBAEo   If you weather Covid-19 infection, there is a 99.3% chance that you will avoid a second infection.  A collaborative study by investigators at Cornell and Qatar Universities reviewed data from 43,044 CoVid...https://youtu.be/rRY3emWBAEo   If you weather Covid-19 infection, there is a 99.3% chance that you will avoid a second infection.  A collaborative study by investigators at Cornell and Qatar Universities reviewed data from 43,044 CoVid patients.   Only 0.7% of this group developed another CoVid-positive PCR test.  Only 41% of that tiny group had convincing clinical evidence of a second infection. And these re-infections were less severe than the initial ones.   Immunologic testing of this group indicated persistent CoVid immunity for at least 7 months.   As more of us attain this immunity from surviving natural infections and, more importantly, via vaccination, there will be fewer new coronavirus infections and less circulating virus in our communities.   https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2021.01.15.21249731v1.full.pdf   #covid #reinfection #immunity  ]]>66covid,immunity,reinfectioncleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/holiday-message--42701854https://youtu.be/YF3QFYqfPS4   This is my last set of health reports for 2020.  I’ll be back in January with more Health News You Should Use and Health news Capsules covering drug, food, and product safety recalls from the FDA and the CPSC.  When I return, I’ll be broadcasting from a new studio.  Meanwhile, I do hope that you have happy remaining days of Chanukah, a Merry Christmas, and that we all have a happy and healthy celebration of the New Year 2021.  During this coming year, we should see a control of the pandemic here in the US and around the world.  Before that occurs, stay well by wearing your mask consistently, physically distancing from those not in your bubble, washing your hands, and, as soon as you have the opportunity, take one of the CoVid vaccines.]]>2d0a5b2e-8de6-4b96-bb51-99f8dc53f72eMon, 14 Dec 2020 08:21:48 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/YF3QFYqfPS4   This is my last set of health reports for 2020.  I’ll be back in January with more Health News You Should Use and Health news Capsules covering drug, food, and product safety recalls from the FDA and the...https://youtu.be/YF3QFYqfPS4   This is my last set of health reports for 2020.  I’ll be back in January with more Health News You Should Use and Health news Capsules covering drug, food, and product safety recalls from the FDA and the CPSC.  When I return, I’ll be broadcasting from a new studio.  Meanwhile, I do hope that you have happy remaining days of Chanukah, a Merry Christmas, and that we all have a happy and healthy celebration of the New Year 2021.  During this coming year, we should see a control of the pandemic here in the US and around the world.  Before that occurs, stay well by wearing your mask consistently, physically distancing from those not in your bubble, washing your hands, and, as soon as you have the opportunity, take one of the CoVid vaccines.]]>57cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/camping-tents-have-been-recalled--42701849https://youtu.be/UlxK36EMGLU   The CPSC and Thermo Tents USA Inc. are recalling 3 tents in the Mór series: Crua Tri, Crua Loj, and Crua Cottage.  These tents are not fire-retardant though labelled as such.  About 260 of these tents were sold online via cruaoutdoors.com, Moosejaw.com, CampSaver.com, Walmart.com, Cabella.com, Basspro.com, and amazon.com.  Stop using these tents around any open flames.  Thermo Tents USA says that you can contact them by calling 1-888-480-2550 to request a new label that states they are not fire-retardant.  To me, this is ludicrous.  I’d contact your point of purchase and arrange to send the tent back for a refund.  Then buy a safe, non-flammable tent.  If you get pushback, call the company or your state’s consumer protection office.    https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Thermo-Tents-Recalls-Mor-Series-Tents-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Tents-are-Mislabeled-as-Fire-Retardant-Recall-Alert   #tent #flammable   ]]>e76dcc20-d644-4117-9dbb-557270042d02Mon, 14 Dec 2020 08:12:14 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/UlxK36EMGLU   The CPSC and Thermo Tents USA Inc. are recalling 3 tents in the Mór series: Crua Tri, Crua Loj, and Crua Cottage.  These tents are not fire-retardant though labelled as such.  About 260 of these tents were...https://youtu.be/UlxK36EMGLU   The CPSC and Thermo Tents USA Inc. are recalling 3 tents in the Mór series: Crua Tri, Crua Loj, and Crua Cottage.  These tents are not fire-retardant though labelled as such.  About 260 of these tents were sold online via cruaoutdoors.com, Moosejaw.com, CampSaver.com, Walmart.com, Cabella.com, Basspro.com, and amazon.com.  Stop using these tents around any open flames.  Thermo Tents USA says that you can contact them by calling 1-888-480-2550 to request a new label that states they are not fire-retardant.  To me, this is ludicrous.  I’d contact your point of purchase and arrange to send the tent back for a refund.  Then buy a safe, non-flammable tent.  If you get pushback, call the company or your state’s consumer protection office.    https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Thermo-Tents-Recalls-Mor-Series-Tents-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Tents-are-Mislabeled-as-Fire-Retardant-Recall-Alert   #tent #flammable   ]]>67flammable,tentcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/homfa-cabinets-are-on-recall--42701855https://youtu.be/m-85zttpkyk   The CPSC and the Homfa company have recalled Homfa HPB-087 and HPB-106 Cabinets.  These furniture pieces are unstable unless anchored to the wall, and they may tip over creating entrapment and injuries for children.  They fail to comply with US safety standards.  If you own one, unload it and keep children away from it.  Remove the cabinet’s drawer slides and email the company at service@myhomfa.com to receive instructions regarding where to send the slides to qualify for a refund.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Homfa-Cabinets-Recalled-Due-to-Tip-Over-and-Entrapment-Hazards-Made-by-Shenzhen-Luosi-Ge-Trading-Co-Recall-Alert   #cabinet #tipover #entrapment  ]]>ef84c23c-a475-4c39-b811-c3fd4db0828cMon, 14 Dec 2020 08:06:43 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/m-85zttpkyk   The CPSC and the Homfa company have recalled Homfa HPB-087 and HPB-106 Cabinets.  These furniture pieces are unstable unless anchored to the wall, and they may tip over creating entrapment and injuries for...https://youtu.be/m-85zttpkyk   The CPSC and the Homfa company have recalled Homfa HPB-087 and HPB-106 Cabinets.  These furniture pieces are unstable unless anchored to the wall, and they may tip over creating entrapment and injuries for children.  They fail to comply with US safety standards.  If you own one, unload it and keep children away from it.  Remove the cabinet’s drawer slides and email the company at service@myhomfa.com to receive instructions regarding where to send the slides to qualify for a refund.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Homfa-Cabinets-Recalled-Due-to-Tip-Over-and-Entrapment-Hazards-Made-by-Shenzhen-Luosi-Ge-Trading-Co-Recall-Alert   #cabinet #tipover #entrapment  ]]>46cabinet,entrapment,tipovercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recall-on-electrical-oil-warmers--42701851https://youtu.be/dqQ_UC0ZLxU   The CPSC and the Scentsy company are recalling the Scentsy Luminary Jack Warmer and the Scentsy Bless This Home Warmer.  The electrical components within are corroded creating a fire hazard. Apparently a shipping container transporting these products required fumigation due to a cockroach problem, and the chemical used created the damage.  About 7805 of these were sold in the US and about 260 were sold in Canada.  If you have one, stop using it and take a photo of the warmer with its wires cut.  Contact Scentsy by calling 1-877-855-0617 for instructions about where to send your picture to receive a full refund.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Scentsy-Recalls-Electrical-Oil-Warmers-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Recall-Alert   #oilwarmer #fire  ]]>f0da7621-f019-4879-a477-e88f36230747Mon, 14 Dec 2020 08:02:44 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/dqQ_UC0ZLxU   The CPSC and the Scentsy company are recalling the Scentsy Luminary Jack Warmer and the Scentsy Bless This Home Warmer.  The electrical components within are corroded creating a fire hazard. Apparently a...https://youtu.be/dqQ_UC0ZLxU   The CPSC and the Scentsy company are recalling the Scentsy Luminary Jack Warmer and the Scentsy Bless This Home Warmer.  The electrical components within are corroded creating a fire hazard. Apparently a shipping container transporting these products required fumigation due to a cockroach problem, and the chemical used created the damage.  About 7805 of these were sold in the US and about 260 were sold in Canada.  If you have one, stop using it and take a photo of the warmer with its wires cut.  Contact Scentsy by calling 1-877-855-0617 for instructions about where to send your picture to receive a full refund.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Scentsy-Recalls-Electrical-Oil-Warmers-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Recall-Alert   #oilwarmer #fire  ]]>55fire,oilwarmercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recall-on-children-s-flashlights--42701847https://youtu.be/4pF7tueTHsM   The CPSC and the Spirit Halloween company have recalled 3 children’s flashlights: ZAG Miraculous flashlight, the Ghostbusters flashlight, and the My Little Pony flashlight.  The batteries in these flashlights may overheat creating burn and fire hazards.  There were 6100 sold in the US and 380 in Canada.  Immediately take these flashlight away from your children, remove the batteries, and dispose of the flashlight.  Contact Spirit Halloween by calling 1-866-586-0155 for a refund.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Spirit-Halloween-Recalls-Childrens-Flashlights-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards   #flashlight #overheating  ]]>db2fc11e-4989-4131-b0c4-55af8fcd3afdMon, 14 Dec 2020 07:57:24 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/4pF7tueTHsM   The CPSC and the Spirit Halloween company have recalled 3 children’s flashlights: ZAG Miraculous flashlight, the Ghostbusters flashlight, and the My Little Pony flashlight.  The batteries in these flashlights...https://youtu.be/4pF7tueTHsM   The CPSC and the Spirit Halloween company have recalled 3 children’s flashlights: ZAG Miraculous flashlight, the Ghostbusters flashlight, and the My Little Pony flashlight.  The batteries in these flashlights may overheat creating burn and fire hazards.  There were 6100 sold in the US and 380 in Canada.  Immediately take these flashlight away from your children, remove the batteries, and dispose of the flashlight.  Contact Spirit Halloween by calling 1-866-586-0155 for a refund.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Spirit-Halloween-Recalls-Childrens-Flashlights-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards   #flashlight #overheating  ]]>47flashlight,overheatingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yeti-fast-charge-power-supply-on-recall--42701846https://youtu.be/Cc_4xw7qvkA   The CPSC and Goal Zero are recalling Yeti 25A Fast Charge Power Supply.  The link between the power supply and the output cord can become loose leading to overheating and a fire hazard.  If you have one of the 4500 of these sold, stop using it and contact Goal Zero at 1-888-794-6250 for a free repair.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Goal-Zero-Recalls-Power-Supplies-Due-to-Fire-Hazard   #powersupply #yeti #overheating  ]]>b4333138-a943-4251-8f37-f92301de4558Mon, 14 Dec 2020 07:53:14 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/Cc_4xw7qvkA   The CPSC and Goal Zero are recalling Yeti 25A Fast Charge Power Supply.  The link between the power supply and the output cord can become loose leading to overheating and a fire hazard.  If you have one of...https://youtu.be/Cc_4xw7qvkA   The CPSC and Goal Zero are recalling Yeti 25A Fast Charge Power Supply.  The link between the power supply and the output cord can become loose leading to overheating and a fire hazard.  If you have one of the 4500 of these sold, stop using it and contact Goal Zero at 1-888-794-6250 for a free repair.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Goal-Zero-Recalls-Power-Supplies-Due-to-Fire-Hazard   #powersupply #yeti #overheating  ]]>37overheating,powersupply,yeticleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/grillblazer-propane-torch-guns-recalled--42701850https://youtu.be/7tidOWhcV10   The CPSC and Grillblazer have recalled the Su-Vgun and Grillgun propane torch guns. Propane could leak from these products leading to fire hazards.  Around 10,000 of the products have been sold online.  If you bought one of these, stop using it and contact Grillblazer at 1-888-267-9022 to receive a free repair.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/GrillBlazer-Recalls-Propane-Torch-Guns-Due-to-Fire-Hazard   #grillblazer #propaneleak  ]]>933cd086-0da3-43f5-b612-d9b84d08f7ffMon, 14 Dec 2020 07:48:33 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/7tidOWhcV10   The CPSC and Grillblazer have recalled the Su-Vgun and Grillgun propane torch guns. Propane could leak from these products leading to fire hazards.  Around 10,000 of the products have been sold online.  If...https://youtu.be/7tidOWhcV10   The CPSC and Grillblazer have recalled the Su-Vgun and Grillgun propane torch guns. Propane could leak from these products leading to fire hazards.  Around 10,000 of the products have been sold online.  If you bought one of these, stop using it and contact Grillblazer at 1-888-267-9022 to receive a free repair.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/GrillBlazer-Recalls-Propane-Torch-Guns-Due-to-Fire-Hazard   #grillblazer #propaneleak  ]]>36grillblazer,propaneleakcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recall-on-craftsman-10-inch-corded-chain-saw--42701856https://youtu.be/1-7pXum2ARI   The CPSC and Black and Decker have recalled the CRAFTSMAN® 10-inch corded chain saw, model CMECSP610.  This chain saw may unexpectedly start without pressing the power switch when the extension cord adapter is connected upside down. This poses a severe laceration hazard.  It was sold at Lowe’s and other stores as well as online at amazon.com.  If you have one of the 82,000 units sold, stop using it and contact Craftsman at 1-855-237-6848 to receive a free repair kit.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Black-and-Decker-Recalls-CRAFTSMAN-10-Inch-Corded-Chain-Saws-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard   #craftsman #chainsaw #powerswitch  ]]>1c94e0ab-8d22-4713-b1ca-242c535cc389Mon, 14 Dec 2020 07:44:21 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/1-7pXum2ARI   The CPSC and Black and Decker have recalled the CRAFTSMAN® 10-inch corded chain saw, model CMECSP610.  This chain saw may unexpectedly start without pressing the power switch when the extension cord adapter...https://youtu.be/1-7pXum2ARI   The CPSC and Black and Decker have recalled the CRAFTSMAN® 10-inch corded chain saw, model CMECSP610.  This chain saw may unexpectedly start without pressing the power switch when the extension cord adapter is connected upside down. This poses a severe laceration hazard.  It was sold at Lowe’s and other stores as well as online at amazon.com.  If you have one of the 82,000 units sold, stop using it and contact Craftsman at 1-855-237-6848 to receive a free repair kit.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Black-and-Decker-Recalls-CRAFTSMAN-10-Inch-Corded-Chain-Saws-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard   #craftsman #chainsaw #powerswitch  ]]>50chainsaw,craftsman,powerswitchcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recall-on-fiskars-16-foot-extendable-pole-saw-pruners--42701848https://youtu.be/PGEErB1sZh4   The CPSC and Fiskars Brands have recalled Fiskars 16 foot Extendable Pole Saw/Pruners.  The telescoping sections of this product may come apart permitting the saw blade and pruner head to fall and create injuries.  More than 467,680 of these have been sold in the Us and 95,000 sold in Canada.  If you own one, stop using it and contact Fiskars Brands at 1-888-847-8716 for instructions regarding how to dispose of the product an obtain a refund.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Fiskars-Brands-Recalls-16-Foot-Pole-Saw-Pruners-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard   #extensionsaw #extensionpruner #fiskars  ]]>70938212-8373-422e-a462-7b0bef6c0858Mon, 14 Dec 2020 07:29:47 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/PGEErB1sZh4   The CPSC and Fiskars Brands have recalled Fiskars 16 foot Extendable Pole Saw/Pruners.  The telescoping sections of this product may come apart permitting the saw blade and pruner head to fall and create...https://youtu.be/PGEErB1sZh4   The CPSC and Fiskars Brands have recalled Fiskars 16 foot Extendable Pole Saw/Pruners.  The telescoping sections of this product may come apart permitting the saw blade and pruner head to fall and create injuries.  More than 467,680 of these have been sold in the Us and 95,000 sold in Canada.  If you own one, stop using it and contact Fiskars Brands at 1-888-847-8716 for instructions regarding how to dispose of the product an obtain a refund.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Fiskars-Brands-Recalls-16-Foot-Pole-Saw-Pruners-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard   #extensionsaw #extensionpruner #fiskars  ]]>49extensionpruner,extensionsaw,fiskarscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recall-on-delta-ultra-violet-generators-for-pools-and-spas--42701857https://youtu.be/y1sXfgBIqG0   The CPSC and the Neptune Benson Company are recalling Delta Ultra-Violet Generators For Pools and Spas.  This product with the identifier EA-4H-10 lacks sufficient water proofing permitting fluid to leak into the generator with heat buildup and a fire hazard.  If you have one of the 4560 units sold, unplug it and discontinue its use.  Contact Neptune Benson for a free inspection or replacement by calling 1-888-847-8710.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Neptune-Benson-Recalls-Delta-Ultra-Violet-Generators-For-Pools-and-Spas-Due-to-Fire-Hazard   #uvgenerator #firehazard  ]]>5ec92129-3f9e-4713-8cdf-a57958e8e034Mon, 14 Dec 2020 07:25:07 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/y1sXfgBIqG0   The CPSC and the Neptune Benson Company are recalling Delta Ultra-Violet Generators For Pools and Spas.  This product with the identifier EA-4H-10 lacks sufficient water proofing permitting fluid to leak into...https://youtu.be/y1sXfgBIqG0   The CPSC and the Neptune Benson Company are recalling Delta Ultra-Violet Generators For Pools and Spas.  This product with the identifier EA-4H-10 lacks sufficient water proofing permitting fluid to leak into the generator with heat buildup and a fire hazard.  If you have one of the 4560 units sold, unplug it and discontinue its use.  Contact Neptune Benson for a free inspection or replacement by calling 1-888-847-8710.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Neptune-Benson-Recalls-Delta-Ultra-Violet-Generators-For-Pools-and-Spas-Due-to-Fire-Hazard   #uvgenerator #firehazard  ]]>45firehazard,uvgeneratorcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/western-chief-toddler-boots-on-recall--42701852https://youtu.be/HP9Dgf1hi6Y   The CPSC and the Washington Shoe Company have recalled Western Chief Toddler Boots.  The rivets that attach handles to the boot may detach create a choking hazard for children.  These were sold at Target stores and target.com.   If you have these boots, don’t permit your child to wear them.  Return them to the store for a refund.  For additional information, call the Washington Shoe Company at 1-855-545-0862.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Washington-Shoe-Company-Recalls-Western-Chief-Toddler-Boots-Due-to-Choking-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-at-Target   #boots #toddler #choking  ]]>723bd831-5c2f-4a23-9b09-259b79aa8eb4Mon, 14 Dec 2020 07:20:33 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/HP9Dgf1hi6Y   The CPSC and the Washington Shoe Company have recalled Western Chief Toddler Boots.  The rivets that attach handles to the boot may detach create a choking hazard for children.  These were sold at Target...https://youtu.be/HP9Dgf1hi6Y   The CPSC and the Washington Shoe Company have recalled Western Chief Toddler Boots.  The rivets that attach handles to the boot may detach create a choking hazard for children.  These were sold at Target stores and target.com.   If you have these boots, don’t permit your child to wear them.  Return them to the store for a refund.  For additional information, call the Washington Shoe Company at 1-855-545-0862.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Washington-Shoe-Company-Recalls-Western-Chief-Toddler-Boots-Due-to-Choking-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-at-Target   #boots #toddler #choking  ]]>41boots,choking,toddlercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recall-on-publix-bakery-holiday-cookie-platters--42476188https://youtu.be/XTgU0SfjbHk   The FDA and George DeLallo Co., Inc. are recalling Publix Bakery 20 OZ Holiday Cookie Platters.  This product contains undeclared pecans.  Those with pecan allergies run the risk of a serious allergic reactions.  These cookies were distributed by Publix in certain Florida counties, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia.  If you purchased these cookies and have a person with a pecan allergy in your family, return them to the store for a refund.  If you have questions, contact the company at 1-800-433-9100. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/george-delallo-co-inc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-pecans-20-oz-publix-bakery-holiday-cookie   #cookies #pecans #publix  ]]>f88737a7-98ad-4d0d-9704-1994c7498ee8Mon, 14 Dec 2020 07:15:42 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/XTgU0SfjbHk   The FDA and George DeLallo Co., Inc. are recalling Publix Bakery 20 OZ Holiday Cookie Platters.  This product contains undeclared pecans.  Those with pecan allergies run the risk of a serious allergic...https://youtu.be/XTgU0SfjbHk   The FDA and George DeLallo Co., Inc. are recalling Publix Bakery 20 OZ Holiday Cookie Platters.  This product contains undeclared pecans.  Those with pecan allergies run the risk of a serious allergic reactions.  These cookies were distributed by Publix in certain Florida counties, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia.  If you purchased these cookies and have a person with a pecan allergy in your family, return them to the store for a refund.  If you have questions, contact the company at 1-800-433-9100. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/george-delallo-co-inc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-pecans-20-oz-publix-bakery-holiday-cookie   #cookies #pecans #publix  ]]>49cookies,pecans,publixcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recall-on-market-of-choice-sour-cherry-baked-brie--42476184https://youtu.be/YK96zGh6izg   The FDA and Market of Choice have recalled Market of Choice Sour Cherry Baked Brie.  This product has undeclared almonds.  Those who are almond allergic could develop serious or life-threatening allergic reactions.  This product was sold at Market Cheese Shops in Ashland, Bend, Corvallis, Eugene, Portland, and West Linn in Oregon.  If you have this product and an allergy to almonds, discard it or return it to the store.  Call Market of Choice at 1-541-345-0566, Ext. 3127.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/market-choice-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-almonds-sour-cherry-baked-brie   #brie #almonds  ]]>ab0304ea-51f9-4269-85b0-226cfe51475cMon, 14 Dec 2020 07:10:39 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/YK96zGh6izg   The FDA and Market of Choice have recalled Market of Choice Sour Cherry Baked Brie.  This product has undeclared almonds.  Those who are almond allergic could develop serious or life-threatening allergic...https://youtu.be/YK96zGh6izg   The FDA and Market of Choice have recalled Market of Choice Sour Cherry Baked Brie.  This product has undeclared almonds.  Those who are almond allergic could develop serious or life-threatening allergic reactions.  This product was sold at Market Cheese Shops in Ashland, Bend, Corvallis, Eugene, Portland, and West Linn in Oregon.  If you have this product and an allergy to almonds, discard it or return it to the store.  Call Market of Choice at 1-541-345-0566, Ext. 3127.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/market-choice-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-almonds-sour-cherry-baked-brie   #brie #almonds  ]]>47almonds,briecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/canyon-bakehouse-bread-and-bagels-are-recalled--42476186https://youtu.be/7rAu9zup0xE   The FDA and Flowers Foods, Inc. are recalling Canyon Bakehouse Mountain White Bread and Canyon Bakehouse Everything Bagels.  These products are labeled as Gluten-free but contain gluten.  Those with a gluten or wheat sensitivity or allergy and those with celiac disease could develop gastrointestinal disease or significant allergic reactions.  These products were distributed in Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming.   If you have these, discard them or return them to the store for a refund.  For more information, call Flowers’ Consumer Relations Center allergic rhinitis 1-866-245-8921.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/flowers-foods-issues-voluntary-recall-two-canyon-bakehouse-products-due-possible-presence-gluten   #bread #bagels #canyonbakehouse  ]]>9323a9cc-4faa-44c8-b045-3451a51f97b4Mon, 14 Dec 2020 07:06:17 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/7rAu9zup0xE   The FDA and Flowers Foods, Inc. are recalling Canyon Bakehouse Mountain White Bread and Canyon Bakehouse Everything Bagels.  These products are labeled as Gluten-free but contain gluten.  Those with a gluten...https://youtu.be/7rAu9zup0xE   The FDA and Flowers Foods, Inc. are recalling Canyon Bakehouse Mountain White Bread and Canyon Bakehouse Everything Bagels.  These products are labeled as Gluten-free but contain gluten.  Those with a gluten or wheat sensitivity or allergy and those with celiac disease could develop gastrointestinal disease or significant allergic reactions.  These products were distributed in Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming.   If you have these, discard them or return them to the store for a refund.  For more information, call Flowers’ Consumer Relations Center allergic rhinitis 1-866-245-8921.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/flowers-foods-issues-voluntary-recall-two-canyon-bakehouse-products-due-possible-presence-gluten   #bread #bagels #canyonbakehouse  ]]>58bagels,bread,canyonbakehousecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/covid-disinfectants-may-be-poisoning-you--42476185https://youtu.be/Bk8DrKZVURE   Hydrogen peroxide based cleaning products could raise the levels of that toxin to 610 times its level in fresh air.  Researchers from Syracuse University and the University of Saskatchewan measured gaseous hydrogen peroxide in a chamber designed to simulate residential settings.   Hydrogen peroxide-containing disinfectants represent more than 10% of products sold in Canada, and some 168 such products are on the market.  Excessive exposures can irritate the lung, skin, and eyes.  This is a particular risk for property custodians and house cleaners.   To limit hydrogen peroxide toxicity, use soap and water rather than any disinfectants. When using hydrogen peroxide but also isopropyl or ethyl alcohol, ventilate the room well.   https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.est.0c04702   #covid #hydrogenperoxide #ventilation  ]]>eb522d5a-b493-4563-b75d-e1307a8c7c5bMon, 14 Dec 2020 07:00:51 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/Bk8DrKZVURE   Hydrogen peroxide based cleaning products could raise the levels of that toxin to 610 times its level in fresh air.  Researchers from Syracuse University and the University of Saskatchewan measured gaseous...https://youtu.be/Bk8DrKZVURE   Hydrogen peroxide based cleaning products could raise the levels of that toxin to 610 times its level in fresh air.  Researchers from Syracuse University and the University of Saskatchewan measured gaseous hydrogen peroxide in a chamber designed to simulate residential settings.   Hydrogen peroxide-containing disinfectants represent more than 10% of products sold in Canada, and some 168 such products are on the market.  Excessive exposures can irritate the lung, skin, and eyes.  This is a particular risk for property custodians and house cleaners.   To limit hydrogen peroxide toxicity, use soap and water rather than any disinfectants. When using hydrogen peroxide but also isopropyl or ethyl alcohol, ventilate the room well.   https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.est.0c04702   #covid #hydrogenperoxide #ventilation  ]]>64covid,hydrogenperoxide,ventilationcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-children-spread-covid-at-home--42476182https://youtu.be/07ruN657MVs   Kids are 79% less likely to spread CoVid to their household members compared with virus-carrying adults.  Australian infectious disease scientists present this conclusion after their study of 213 home transmission clusters living in 12 countries.   Only 3.8% of clusters stemmed from infected children.  The number could be as high as 21% if you only consider clusters with symptomatic kids and those where adults did not travel.   Children are 38% less likely than adults to become infected.  There was no significant difference in CoVid susceptibility between children under 10 and those 10 through 18.   The investigators speculate that infected kids spread CoVid less often since they are less symptomatic and may carry less virus.   https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.03.26.20044826v2.full.pdf   #covid #children #clusters #spread  ]]>93edb49b-4c59-44ca-8d33-fc6f5e8594c7Mon, 14 Dec 2020 06:55:19 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/07ruN657MVs   Kids are 79% less likely to spread CoVid to their household members compared with virus-carrying adults.  Australian infectious disease scientists present this conclusion after their study of 213 home...https://youtu.be/07ruN657MVs   Kids are 79% less likely to spread CoVid to their household members compared with virus-carrying adults.  Australian infectious disease scientists present this conclusion after their study of 213 home transmission clusters living in 12 countries.   Only 3.8% of clusters stemmed from infected children.  The number could be as high as 21% if you only consider clusters with symptomatic kids and those where adults did not travel.   Children are 38% less likely than adults to become infected.  There was no significant difference in CoVid susceptibility between children under 10 and those 10 through 18.   The investigators speculate that infected kids spread CoVid less often since they are less symptomatic and may carry less virus.   https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.03.26.20044826v2.full.pdf   #covid #children #clusters #spread  ]]>61children,clusters,covid,spreadcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/happy-hour-preserves-brain-power--42476187https://youtu.be/oDqxU7n77z0   Downing cheese and red wine will keep you sharp as you go through life.  Food scientists from Iowa State University report these findings after analyzing data from 12,787 Brits 46 to 77 years of age.   Participants completed Food Frequency Questionnaires and underwent testing of their ability to think on the spot using he Fluid Intelligence test.  Cheese topped the list of “smarts-preserving” foods followed by red wine and lamb but not other red meats.  On the other hand, added salt was counterproductive.   So during the pandemic, arrange virtual happy hours replete with that cheese board and wine carafe.  The food and drink AND the pleasant company will help you fight off those pandemic blues.   https://content.iospress.com/articles/journal-of-alzheimers-disease/jad201058   #covid #brain #intelligence #cheese #wine  ]]>6f2702c0-18c7-4524-a0d9-4d51ee1a67ccMon, 14 Dec 2020 06:50:03 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/oDqxU7n77z0   Downing cheese and red wine will keep you sharp as you go through life.  Food scientists from Iowa State University report these findings after analyzing data from 12,787 Brits 46 to 77 years of age.  ...https://youtu.be/oDqxU7n77z0   Downing cheese and red wine will keep you sharp as you go through life.  Food scientists from Iowa State University report these findings after analyzing data from 12,787 Brits 46 to 77 years of age.   Participants completed Food Frequency Questionnaires and underwent testing of their ability to think on the spot using he Fluid Intelligence test.  Cheese topped the list of “smarts-preserving” foods followed by red wine and lamb but not other red meats.  On the other hand, added salt was counterproductive.   So during the pandemic, arrange virtual happy hours replete with that cheese board and wine carafe.  The food and drink AND the pleasant company will help you fight off those pandemic blues.   https://content.iospress.com/articles/journal-of-alzheimers-disease/jad201058   #covid #brain #intelligence #cheese #wine  ]]>60brain,cheese,covid,intelligence,winecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-covid-long-haulers-are-out-of-breath--42476183https://youtu.be/Zd3yQDLjt88   CoVid triggers long-term shortness of breath by damaging the diaphragmatic respiratory muscles.  A study from Northwestern in Chicago reports this finding after their in-depth study of 25 long haulers using precise ultrasonic imaging.   While only 12% of these patients had pre-existing pulmonary disease 80% of them had at least one respiratory muscle structural or functional abnormality. Seventy-six percent had reduced diaphragmatic contractility.   Since only 25% of patients had detectable virus in their respiratory muscles, the researchers blame muscle damage on a combination of factors including high dose steroids, general inflammation, and impaired muscle sugar metabolism.   CoVid patients with persisting breathing challenges should have diaphragmatic ultrasounds.   https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.12.10.20244509v1.full.pdf   #covid #breathing #shortnessofbreath #diaphragm  ]]>db4adf85-3d9f-45c3-a380-62248ad6ba5cMon, 14 Dec 2020 06:43:45 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/Zd3yQDLjt88   CoVid triggers long-term shortness of breath by damaging the diaphragmatic respiratory muscles.  A study from Northwestern in Chicago reports this finding after their in-depth study of 25 long haulers using...https://youtu.be/Zd3yQDLjt88   CoVid triggers long-term shortness of breath by damaging the diaphragmatic respiratory muscles.  A study from Northwestern in Chicago reports this finding after their in-depth study of 25 long haulers using precise ultrasonic imaging.   While only 12% of these patients had pre-existing pulmonary disease 80% of them had at least one respiratory muscle structural or functional abnormality. Seventy-six percent had reduced diaphragmatic contractility.   Since only 25% of patients had detectable virus in their respiratory muscles, the researchers blame muscle damage on a combination of factors including high dose steroids, general inflammation, and impaired muscle sugar metabolism.   CoVid patients with persisting breathing challenges should have diaphragmatic ultrasounds.   https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.12.10.20244509v1.full.pdf   #covid #breathing #shortnessofbreath #diaphragm  ]]>66breathing,covid,diaphragm,shortnessofbreathcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/crock-pot-multi-cookers-recalled--42222412https://youtu.be/3LfVCoOL_gI   Sunbeam Products and the CPSC are recalling Crock-Pot 6-Quart Express Crock Multi-Cookers.  This unit is able to pressurize even if the lid is not completely locked permitting the lid to suddenly detach and allowing the hot contents to spew out and burn the user.  Stop using this product in pressure cooker mode.   You may continue to use it for slow cooking.  Contact the Crock-Pot company by calling 1-800-323-9519 to obtain a free replacement lid.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Crock-Pot-6-Quart-Express-Crock-Multi-Cookers-Recalled-by-Sunbeam-Products-Due-to-Burn-Hazard   #crockpot #burns #pressurecooker  ]]>d155880b-41d4-41c9-9c2b-a54e9679362cSat, 28 Nov 2020 07:00:18 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/3LfVCoOL_gI   Sunbeam Products and the CPSC are recalling Crock-Pot 6-Quart Express Crock Multi-Cookers.  This unit is able to pressurize even if the lid is not completely locked permitting the lid to suddenly detach and...https://youtu.be/3LfVCoOL_gI   Sunbeam Products and the CPSC are recalling Crock-Pot 6-Quart Express Crock Multi-Cookers.  This unit is able to pressurize even if the lid is not completely locked permitting the lid to suddenly detach and allowing the hot contents to spew out and burn the user.  Stop using this product in pressure cooker mode.   You may continue to use it for slow cooking.  Contact the Crock-Pot company by calling 1-800-323-9519 to obtain a free replacement lid.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Crock-Pot-6-Quart-Express-Crock-Multi-Cookers-Recalled-by-Sunbeam-Products-Due-to-Burn-Hazard   #crockpot #burns #pressurecooker  ]]>41burns,crockpot,pressurecookercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recall-on-lidl-powerfix-steel-shelving-units--42222411https://youtu.be/W1KEw3AVLqQ   Lidl US and the CPSC announce the recall of Lidl Powerfix Steel Shelving Units.  These units may be missing wall mounting hardware used to attach the shelving unit to the wall posing tip-over and entrapment hazards.  Stop using these units if the anti-tipping hardware is not properly attached.  Contact Lidl at 1-844-747-5435 to arrange for a refund or replacement.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Lidl-US-Recalls-Powerfix-Steel-Shelving-Units-Due-To-Tip-Over-and-Entrapment-Hazards   #shelvingunits #lidl #tipping  ]]>0437ff6b-c6e7-4ac2-8077-fb71e069b593Sat, 28 Nov 2020 06:54:36 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/W1KEw3AVLqQ   Lidl US and the CPSC announce the recall of Lidl Powerfix Steel Shelving Units.  These units may be missing wall mounting hardware used to attach the shelving unit to the wall posing tip-over and entrapment...https://youtu.be/W1KEw3AVLqQ   Lidl US and the CPSC announce the recall of Lidl Powerfix Steel Shelving Units.  These units may be missing wall mounting hardware used to attach the shelving unit to the wall posing tip-over and entrapment hazards.  Stop using these units if the anti-tipping hardware is not properly attached.  Contact Lidl at 1-844-747-5435 to arrange for a refund or replacement.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Lidl-US-Recalls-Powerfix-Steel-Shelving-Units-Due-To-Tip-Over-and-Entrapment-Hazards   #shelvingunits #lidl #tipping  ]]>38lidl,shelvingunits,tippingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rh-5-arm-wine-barrel-chandelier-recalled--42222405https://youtu.be/weAEkOASznQ   The RH Company, formerly Restoration Hardware, and the CPSC have recalled the RH 5-Arm Wine Barrel Chandeliers.  Hardware parts used to hang the chandeliers may fracture causing the chandelier to fall from the ceiling and create an injury hazard.   If you have one of these chandeliers, do not allow your family or friends to pass directly beneath it.  Contact RH to arrange a free in-home repair or replacement.  Contact the company by calling 1-833-786-0028.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/RH-Recalls-Wine-Barrel-Chandeliers-Due-to-Injury-Hazard   #chandelier #rh #structuraldefect  ]]>9eba93ca-15fc-443e-a7fd-b9c4d06de2d8Sat, 28 Nov 2020 06:48:35 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/weAEkOASznQ   The RH Company, formerly Restoration Hardware, and the CPSC have recalled the RH 5-Arm Wine Barrel Chandeliers.  Hardware parts used to hang the chandeliers may fracture causing the chandelier to fall from...https://youtu.be/weAEkOASznQ   The RH Company, formerly Restoration Hardware, and the CPSC have recalled the RH 5-Arm Wine Barrel Chandeliers.  Hardware parts used to hang the chandeliers may fracture causing the chandelier to fall from the ceiling and create an injury hazard.   If you have one of these chandeliers, do not allow your family or friends to pass directly beneath it.  Contact RH to arrange a free in-home repair or replacement.  Contact the company by calling 1-833-786-0028.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/RH-Recalls-Wine-Barrel-Chandeliers-Due-to-Injury-Hazard   #chandelier #rh #structuraldefect  ]]>44chandelier,rh,structuraldefectcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/towsleys-chargers-on-recall--42222404https://youtu.be/QoyFsBEJN20   Towsleys and the CPSC are recalling Towsleys 3-in-1 wireless chargers, 6700 mAh power banks, and travel chargers.  These products may overheat posing a fire hazard.  If you have one of these, stop using it immediately and contact the company at 1-888-510-0488 to obtain instructions regarding obtaining a free replacement charger and disposal of the recalled units.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Towsleys-Recalls-3-in-1-Qi-Wireless-Chargers-Power-Banks-and-Travel-Chargers-Due-to-Fire-Hazard   #charger #wireless #battery #fire  ]]>d9483cee-b909-493d-b90b-4719a3dd68bcSat, 28 Nov 2020 06:43:23 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/QoyFsBEJN20   Towsleys and the CPSC are recalling Towsleys 3-in-1 wireless chargers, 6700 mAh power banks, and travel chargers.  These products may overheat posing a fire hazard.  If you have one of these, stop using it...https://youtu.be/QoyFsBEJN20   Towsleys and the CPSC are recalling Towsleys 3-in-1 wireless chargers, 6700 mAh power banks, and travel chargers.  These products may overheat posing a fire hazard.  If you have one of these, stop using it immediately and contact the company at 1-888-510-0488 to obtain instructions regarding obtaining a free replacement charger and disposal of the recalled units.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Towsleys-Recalls-3-in-1-Qi-Wireless-Chargers-Power-Banks-and-Travel-Chargers-Due-to-Fire-Hazard   #charger #wireless #battery #fire  ]]>37battery,charger,fire,wirelesscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recall-on-santa-cruz-bicycles--42222406https://youtu.be/l8P8_aqBm1I   Santa Cruz Bicycles and the CPSC are recalling aluminum Santa Cruz and Juliana branded bicycles.  The aluminum frame pieces have experienced thermal damage during a painting operation and could bend or buckle, posing a fall hazard.  If you own one of these bicycles, stop using it.  Contact Santa Cruz Bicycles to arrange for a free inspection, replacement, or refund.  Call the company at 1-833-944-8335.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Santa-Cruz-Bicycles-Recalls-Bicycles-with-Aluminum-Frames-Due-to-Fall-Risk   #bicycle #santacruz #framedefect  ]]>9b5da53e-1e09-4258-bad4-0ba2b1a5cbe4Sat, 28 Nov 2020 06:38:48 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/l8P8_aqBm1I   Santa Cruz Bicycles and the CPSC are recalling aluminum Santa Cruz and Juliana branded bicycles.  The aluminum frame pieces have experienced thermal damage during a painting operation and could bend or...https://youtu.be/l8P8_aqBm1I   Santa Cruz Bicycles and the CPSC are recalling aluminum Santa Cruz and Juliana branded bicycles.  The aluminum frame pieces have experienced thermal damage during a painting operation and could bend or buckle, posing a fall hazard.  If you own one of these bicycles, stop using it.  Contact Santa Cruz Bicycles to arrange for a free inspection, replacement, or refund.  Call the company at 1-833-944-8335.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Santa-Cruz-Bicycles-Recalls-Bicycles-with-Aluminum-Frames-Due-to-Fall-Risk   #bicycle #santacruz #framedefect  ]]>39bicycle,framedefect,santacruzcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/date-nut-bar-recalled--42222410https://youtu.be/cgHm-upVsJM   Riverside Natural Foods and the FDA have recalled Good & Gather Banana Chocolate Chip Date and Nut Bar.  This product is improperly labeled as containing tree nuts but instead contains almonds.  Those with an almond allergy may develop a serious or life-threatening reaction.  If you have this product, don’t consume it but return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.  If you have additional questions, contact Riverside Natural Foods at 1-416-360-8200 x 226.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/riverside-natural-foods-ltd-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-almond-good-gather-banana-chocolate-chip   #datenutbar #almonds  ]]>990322bb-27b5-4001-8817-79b58f5fd726Sat, 28 Nov 2020 06:33:14 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/cgHm-upVsJM   Riverside Natural Foods and the FDA have recalled Good & Gather Banana Chocolate Chip Date and Nut Bar.  This product is improperly labeled as containing tree nuts but instead contains almonds.  Those with an...https://youtu.be/cgHm-upVsJM   Riverside Natural Foods and the FDA have recalled Good & Gather Banana Chocolate Chip Date and Nut Bar.  This product is improperly labeled as containing tree nuts but instead contains almonds.  Those with an almond allergy may develop a serious or life-threatening reaction.  If you have this product, don’t consume it but return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.  If you have additional questions, contact Riverside Natural Foods at 1-416-360-8200 x 226.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/riverside-natural-foods-ltd-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-almond-good-gather-banana-chocolate-chip   #datenutbar #almonds  ]]>41almonds,datenutbarcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recall-on-organic-basil--42222409https://youtu.be/zI61_Wc0qjk   Shenandoah Growers Inc and the FDA are recalling packages of organic basil sold under The Fresh Market and  the Good and Gather labels.  These products are contaminated with Cyclospora.  This parasite causes an intestinal infection accompanied by severe abdominal pains, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, body aches, and fatigue.  If you have these products, discard them immediately and contact the Shenandoah Growers Consumer Response Center at 1-844-896-6939 to arrange a refund.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/shenandoah-growers-inc-issues-limited-voluntary-recall-certain-imported-organic-basil-because   #basil #cyclospora   ]]>afe64a64-d540-4d51-bc4b-4a78058278beSat, 28 Nov 2020 06:27:31 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/zI61_Wc0qjk   Shenandoah Growers Inc and the FDA are recalling packages of organic basil sold under The Fresh Market and  the Good and Gather labels.  These products are contaminated with Cyclospora.  This parasite causes...https://youtu.be/zI61_Wc0qjk   Shenandoah Growers Inc and the FDA are recalling packages of organic basil sold under The Fresh Market and  the Good and Gather labels.  These products are contaminated with Cyclospora.  This parasite causes an intestinal infection accompanied by severe abdominal pains, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, body aches, and fatigue.  If you have these products, discard them immediately and contact the Shenandoah Growers Consumer Response Center at 1-844-896-6939 to arrange a refund.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/shenandoah-growers-inc-issues-limited-voluntary-recall-certain-imported-organic-basil-because   #basil #cyclospora   ]]>43basil,cyclosporacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hy-vee-short-cuts-on-recall--42222413https://youtu.be/6fOpKSYaEkE   Hy-Vee, Inc. and the FDA have recalled Hy-Vee Short Cuts vegetable mix products.  There is contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.  The products involved include Pot Roast Mix and Grill/Oven Ready Veggie Mix, were sold in IL, IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, SD, and WI.  Listeria causes severe illness in the very young, the elderly, and the immune compromised as well as miscarriages and stillbirths.  Discard these items or return them to the store for a full refund.  For more information, call Hy-Vee at 1-800-772-4098.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/hy-vee-voluntarily-recalls-two-short-cuts-vegetable-mix-products-because-possible-health-risk   #hyvee #shortcuts #listeria  ]]>2f769dd7-97e3-41e1-882c-cd60d175ff8aSat, 28 Nov 2020 06:20:43 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/6fOpKSYaEkE   Hy-Vee, Inc. and the FDA have recalled Hy-Vee Short Cuts vegetable mix products.  There is contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.  The products involved include Pot Roast Mix and Grill/Oven Ready Veggie...https://youtu.be/6fOpKSYaEkE   Hy-Vee, Inc. and the FDA have recalled Hy-Vee Short Cuts vegetable mix products.  There is contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.  The products involved include Pot Roast Mix and Grill/Oven Ready Veggie Mix, were sold in IL, IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, SD, and WI.  Listeria causes severe illness in the very young, the elderly, and the immune compromised as well as miscarriages and stillbirths.  Discard these items or return them to the store for a full refund.  For more information, call Hy-Vee at 1-800-772-4098.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/hy-vee-voluntarily-recalls-two-short-cuts-vegetable-mix-products-because-possible-health-risk   #hyvee #shortcuts #listeria  ]]>48hyvee,listeria,shortcutscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mmr-vaccine-thwarts-covid--42222407https://youtu.be/8alCgy0cR3A   Antibodies against the mumps virus appear to have CoVid protective effects.  A study just published by mBio looked at a group of 80 COVID patients, 50 of whom had been vaccinated with MMR II vaccine vs an unvaccinated group.   Those with antibodies against the mumps virus, an RNA virus like CoVid, suffered less severe disease than those without mumps antibodies or low concentrations or titers of them.  The severity of disease was proportional to mumps antibody titer: the asymptomatic had titers of 134-300; mild symptoms below 134; moderate symptoms below 75, and severe symptoms below 32.   Vaccination with MMR and other vaccines may be keeping nearly half of CoVid test positive persons apparently healthy.   https://mbio.asm.org/content/11/6/e02628-20   #covid #mmr  ]]>4e3ae463-ecb3-4545-91b7-f8ceafe577d0Fri, 27 Nov 2020 21:59:43 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/8alCgy0cR3A   Antibodies against the mumps virus appear to have CoVid protective effects.  A study just published by mBio looked at a group of 80 COVID patients, 50 of whom had been vaccinated with MMR II vaccine vs an...https://youtu.be/8alCgy0cR3A   Antibodies against the mumps virus appear to have CoVid protective effects.  A study just published by mBio looked at a group of 80 COVID patients, 50 of whom had been vaccinated with MMR II vaccine vs an unvaccinated group.   Those with antibodies against the mumps virus, an RNA virus like CoVid, suffered less severe disease than those without mumps antibodies or low concentrations or titers of them.  The severity of disease was proportional to mumps antibody titer: the asymptomatic had titers of 134-300; mild symptoms below 134; moderate symptoms below 75, and severe symptoms below 32.   Vaccination with MMR and other vaccines may be keeping nearly half of CoVid test positive persons apparently healthy.   https://mbio.asm.org/content/11/6/e02628-20   #covid #mmr  ]]>63covid,mmrcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/repeat-covid-positive-patients-don-t-spread-virus--42222408https://youtu.be/g6wn4vZ2oaw   The few unlucky persons who test COVID positive after recovering from the virus appear not to be spreaders. This conclusion comes from a Wuhan, China study that reviewed the records of 20,280 COVID patients from December through August.  The researchers also surveyed their close contacts numbering 4,079.   The data show that 12% of the group were CoVid+ repeaters.  These patients were representative of the group initially infected except that they tended to require 3 day longer hospitalizations and a greater proportion of females were repeaters.   None of their close contacts developed positive CoVid PCR tests.  The investigators suggest that these “echo” positives may occur due to residual circulating non=infectious viral remnants.    https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.11.18.20232892v1.full.pdf   #covid #repeatpositive  ]]>5f7c851d-22a8-4d48-98b8-4904159ec7c7Fri, 27 Nov 2020 21:53:40 +0000Howard G. Smith MDVidcast:  https://youtu.be/g6wn4vZ2oaw   The few unlucky persons who test COVID positive after recovering from the virus appear not to be spreaders. This conclusion comes from a Wuhan, China study that reviewed the records of 20,280 COVID patients...https://youtu.be/g6wn4vZ2oaw   The few unlucky persons who test COVID positive after recovering from the virus appear not to be spreaders. This conclusion comes from a Wuhan, China study that reviewed the records of 20,280 COVID patients from December through August.  The researchers also surveyed their close contacts numbering 4,079.   The data show that 12% of the group were CoVid+ repeaters.  These patients were representative of the group initially infected except that they tended to require 3 day longer hospitalizations and a greater proportion of females were repeaters.   None of their close contacts developed positive CoVid PCR tests.  The investigators suggest that these “echo” positives may occur due to residual circulating non=infectious viral remnants.    https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.11.18.20232892v1.full.pdf   #covid #repeatpositive  ]]>63covid,repeatpositivecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bunk-beds-on-recall--41971037https://youtu.be/-QzUzNUZzEE   The CPSC and the Zinus Inc. have recalled the Zinus Metal Bunk Beds.  The welds that secure the upper bunk can come apart causing the upper bunk to collapse and pose a fall and injury hazard.  Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled upper bunk and contact Zinus at 800-613-1225 for instructions on receiving a free repair kit with reinforcement brackets or a full refund.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Zinus-Recalls-Bunk-Beds-Due-Fall-and-Injury-Hazards-Recall-Alert   #bunkbed #structuralflaw  ]]>a1419688-0c36-4e10-b148-83381bd2b8bdFri, 13 Nov 2020 22:49:13 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/-QzUzNUZzEE   The CPSC and the Zinus Inc. have recalled the Zinus Metal Bunk Beds.  The welds that secure the upper bunk can come apart causing the upper bunk to collapse and pose a fall and injury hazard.  Consumers...https://youtu.be/-QzUzNUZzEE   The CPSC and the Zinus Inc. have recalled the Zinus Metal Bunk Beds.  The welds that secure the upper bunk can come apart causing the upper bunk to collapse and pose a fall and injury hazard.  Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled upper bunk and contact Zinus at 800-613-1225 for instructions on receiving a free repair kit with reinforcement brackets or a full refund.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Zinus-Recalls-Bunk-Beds-Due-Fall-and-Injury-Hazards-Recall-Alert   #bunkbed #structuralflaw  ]]>39bunkbed,structuralflawcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recall-on-electric-heated-blankets--41971036https://youtu.be/GuIBzci_cjk   The CPSC and InfoSpa have recalled the InfoSpa Electric Throw Heated Blanket.  This product may overheat and pose fire and burn hazards with resultant injuries.  If you have one of the 7050 units sold, stop using it immediately and contact InfoSpa at 1-855-630-5993 to find out how you can receive a full refund.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/InvoSpa-Recalls-Heated-Blankets-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards-Sold-Exclusively-at-Amazon-com-Recall-Alert   #electricblanket #overheat #fire electricblanket, overheat, fire]]>b0036a72-6538-4585-a1a2-71ebedfb5d7cFri, 13 Nov 2020 22:44:22 +0000Howard G. Smith MDRecall On Heated Blankets Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/GuIBzci_cjk   The CPSC and InfoSpa have recalled the InfoSpa Electric Throw Heated Blanket.  This product may overheat and pose fire and burn hazards with resultant injuries.  If you have one of the...https://youtu.be/GuIBzci_cjk   The CPSC and InfoSpa have recalled the InfoSpa Electric Throw Heated Blanket.  This product may overheat and pose fire and burn hazards with resultant injuries.  If you have one of the 7050 units sold, stop using it immediately and contact InfoSpa at 1-855-630-5993 to find out how you can receive a full refund.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/InvoSpa-Recalls-Heated-Blankets-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards-Sold-Exclusively-at-Amazon-com-Recall-Alert   #electricblanket #overheat #fire electricblanket, overheat, fire]]>36recallonheatedblanketscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/toddler-boots-on-recall--41971035https://youtu.be/sj0sUWPx_UM   The CPSC and Target have placed toddler boots on recall.  A toggle on the boot may detract from the elastic lace, and this poses a choking hazard to children.  if you have a pair of the 122,000 sold by Target, do not allow your kids to wear them.  Return the boots to any Target store for a full refund.  If you purchased the boots online from target.com, contact Target at 1-800-440-0680 to obtain a prepaid return label and a refund.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Target-Recalls-Toddler-Boots-Due-to-Choking-Hazard   #boots #toddler #target  ]]>b761b0d3-03f2-4edb-9177-9c39f8b2b7bbFri, 13 Nov 2020 22:39:35 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/sj0sUWPx_UM   The CPSC and Target have placed toddler boots on recall.  A toggle on the boot may detract from the elastic lace, and this poses a choking hazard to children.  if you have a pair of the 122,000 sold by...https://youtu.be/sj0sUWPx_UM   The CPSC and Target have placed toddler boots on recall.  A toggle on the boot may detract from the elastic lace, and this poses a choking hazard to children.  if you have a pair of the 122,000 sold by Target, do not allow your kids to wear them.  Return the boots to any Target store for a full refund.  If you purchased the boots online from target.com, contact Target at 1-800-440-0680 to obtain a prepaid return label and a refund.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Target-Recalls-Toddler-Boots-Due-to-Choking-Hazard   #boots #toddler #target  ]]>42boots,target,toddlercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yeti-travel-mugs-recalled--41971028https://youtu.be/jbsyPGY3BhA   The CPSC and Yeti have recalled the Rambler 20 oz. Travel Mugs with Stronghold Lids.  The magnet safety slider on the lid may eject and hot contents could spill out thereby posing burn hazards and chemical injuries.  If you have one of the quarter-million mugs sold, contact Yelp at 1-833-444-3151 for a refund.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/YETI-Recalls-Rambler-Travel-Mugs-with-Stronghold-Lid-Due-to-Injury-and-Burn-Hazards   #yeti #mug #burn  ]]>d6b9dc19-448d-4cd3-a2ca-ac9526a2b695Fri, 13 Nov 2020 22:35:00 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/jbsyPGY3BhA   The CPSC and Yeti have recalled the Rambler 20 oz. Travel Mugs with Stronghold Lids.  The magnet safety slider on the lid may eject and hot contents could spill out thereby posing burn hazards and chemical...https://youtu.be/jbsyPGY3BhA   The CPSC and Yeti have recalled the Rambler 20 oz. Travel Mugs with Stronghold Lids.  The magnet safety slider on the lid may eject and hot contents could spill out thereby posing burn hazards and chemical injuries.  If you have one of the quarter-million mugs sold, contact Yelp at 1-833-444-3151 for a refund.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/YETI-Recalls-Rambler-Travel-Mugs-with-Stronghold-Lid-Due-to-Injury-and-Burn-Hazards   #yeti #mug #burn  ]]>35burn,mug,yeticleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recall-on-three-wick-sonoma-candles--41971041https://youtu.be/KIx8aOLCRe8   The CPSC and Kohl’s have recalled the 3 Wick Sonoma Goods For Life Branded Candles.  The candle, when entirely lit, generates high flames and intense heat that may ignite the wax surface and/or cause the jar glass to shatter.  This poses significant fire and burn hazards.  If you have one of the half-million candles sold, do not use it but contact Kohl’s at 1-855-564-5755 to arrange for a refund.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Kohls-Recalls-Three-Wick-SONOMA-Goods-For-Life-Branded-Candles-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards   #candle #kohls #fire  ]]>cd623c00-c320-48bd-b866-e99d271d8761Fri, 13 Nov 2020 22:30:44 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/KIx8aOLCRe8   The CPSC and Kohl’s have recalled the 3 Wick Sonoma Goods For Life Branded Candles.  The candle, when entirely lit, generates high flames and intense heat that may ignite the wax surface and/or cause the jar...https://youtu.be/KIx8aOLCRe8   The CPSC and Kohl’s have recalled the 3 Wick Sonoma Goods For Life Branded Candles.  The candle, when entirely lit, generates high flames and intense heat that may ignite the wax surface and/or cause the jar glass to shatter.  This poses significant fire and burn hazards.  If you have one of the half-million candles sold, do not use it but contact Kohl’s at 1-855-564-5755 to arrange for a refund.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Kohls-Recalls-Three-Wick-SONOMA-Goods-For-Life-Branded-Candles-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards   #candle #kohls #fire  ]]>40candle,fire,kohlscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ring-doorbells-on-recall--41971032https://youtu.be/p390fZMrQwo   The CPSC and the Ring Co. Ave recalled the second generation Ring Doorbells.  This video doorbell’s battery may overheat if incorrect screws are used for installation.  This will pose fire and burn hazards.  If you have one of the 350,000 units sold in the US or one of the 8700 sold in Canada, do not install the unit.  Call the Ring Co. At 1-800-656-1918 to find out if you have an affected unit and to receive revised installation instructions.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Ring-Recalls-Video-Doorbells-2nd-Generation-Due-to-Fire-Hazard   #ring #doorbell #fire  ]]>1969959c-e72a-45b7-97e7-3b64058ad875Fri, 13 Nov 2020 22:26:50 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/p390fZMrQwo   The CPSC and the Ring Co. Ave recalled the second generation Ring Doorbells.  This video doorbell’s battery may overheat if incorrect screws are used for installation.  This will pose fire and burn hazards. ...https://youtu.be/p390fZMrQwo   The CPSC and the Ring Co. Ave recalled the second generation Ring Doorbells.  This video doorbell’s battery may overheat if incorrect screws are used for installation.  This will pose fire and burn hazards.  If you have one of the 350,000 units sold in the US or one of the 8700 sold in Canada, do not install the unit.  Call the Ring Co. At 1-800-656-1918 to find out if you have an affected unit and to receive revised installation instructions.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Ring-Recalls-Video-Doorbells-2nd-Generation-Due-to-Fire-Hazard   #ring #doorbell #fire  ]]>45doorbell,fire,ringcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bicycles-have-been-recalled--41971029https://youtu.be/gUI2xLPWXAw   The CPSC and Salsa Cycles have recalled the Salsa Cutthroat series bicycles.  These include all GRX 810Di2, GRX 810 1x, and the GRX 600 bicycles.  Also affected are the Apex 1 frame sets and the Carbon Deluxe V2 aftermarket forks. The bicycle’s fork legs may crack or break, and that poses a fall hazard for the rider.  If you have one of these bicycles or framesets, stop using it.  Bring the cycle and other affected parts to the Salsa authorized retailers for inspection and free installation of a replacement fork.  If you need more information, call Salsa cycles at 1-877-774-6208.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Quality-Bicycle-Products-Recalls-Salsa-Cycles-Cutthroat-Bicycles-Due-To-Injury-Hazard   #bicycles #salsa   ]]>c9c53fde-621d-45ca-9c33-96aa2eb41d2bFri, 13 Nov 2020 22:21:20 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/gUI2xLPWXAw   The CPSC and Salsa Cycles have recalled the Salsa Cutthroat series bicycles.  These include all GRX 810Di2, GRX 810 1x, and the GRX 600 bicycles.  Also affected are the Apex 1 frame sets and the Carbon Deluxe...https://youtu.be/gUI2xLPWXAw   The CPSC and Salsa Cycles have recalled the Salsa Cutthroat series bicycles.  These include all GRX 810Di2, GRX 810 1x, and the GRX 600 bicycles.  Also affected are the Apex 1 frame sets and the Carbon Deluxe V2 aftermarket forks. The bicycle’s fork legs may crack or break, and that poses a fall hazard for the rider.  If you have one of these bicycles or framesets, stop using it.  Bring the cycle and other affected parts to the Salsa authorized retailers for inspection and free installation of a replacement fork.  If you need more information, call Salsa cycles at 1-877-774-6208.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Quality-Bicycle-Products-Recalls-Salsa-Cycles-Cutthroat-Bicycles-Due-To-Injury-Hazard   #bicycles #salsa   ]]>55bicycles,salsacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recall-on-swim-snorkels--41971033https://youtu.be/NWNiFiAm8l8   The CPSC and Arena North America have recalled the Arena Swim Snorkel Pro II.  These snorkels may release coating material from inside the breathing tube or mouthpiece.  The user may aspirate and choke on this material, and it could possible cause a fatal accident.  If you or your child use one of the 3350 snorkels sold in the US, one of he 3500 sold in Canada, or one of the 3100 sold in Mexico, immediately stop using it.  Contact Arena North America at 1-888-902-7362 to obtain a free replacement tube and mouthpiece.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Arena-North-America-Recalls-Swim-Snorkels-Due-to-Choking-Hazard   #snorkel #choking  ]]>fec3f47b-b7e7-4b58-9aba-e9bd5c42f085Fri, 13 Nov 2020 22:13:13 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/NWNiFiAm8l8   The CPSC and Arena North America have recalled the Arena Swim Snorkel Pro II.  These snorkels may release coating material from inside the breathing tube or mouthpiece.  The user may aspirate and choke on...https://youtu.be/NWNiFiAm8l8   The CPSC and Arena North America have recalled the Arena Swim Snorkel Pro II.  These snorkels may release coating material from inside the breathing tube or mouthpiece.  The user may aspirate and choke on this material, and it could possible cause a fatal accident.  If you or your child use one of the 3350 snorkels sold in the US, one of he 3500 sold in Canada, or one of the 3100 sold in Mexico, immediately stop using it.  Contact Arena North America at 1-888-902-7362 to obtain a free replacement tube and mouthpiece.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Arena-North-America-Recalls-Swim-Snorkels-Due-to-Choking-Hazard   #snorkel #choking  ]]>50choking,snorkelcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gas-fire-pit-table-recalled--41971039https://youtu.be/uardZIWRnyY   The CPSC and The Sunjoy Co, have recalled the Oakmont LP Fire Pit Tables.  A burner kit hose is improperly installed and it may melt, ignite, and pose a fire hazard.  If you have one of the nearly 11,000 units sold, stop using it and call the Sunjoy Co at 1-866-578-0101 to request a free replacement burner kit with installation instructions.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Fire-Pit-Tables-Sold-Exclusively-at-Big-Lots-Recalled-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Manufactured-by-Sunjoy   #firepit #burnhazard  ]]>4f7b7156-ff06-4f86-a023-21f046f2cf20Fri, 13 Nov 2020 22:08:37 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/uardZIWRnyY   The CPSC and The Sunjoy Co, have recalled the Oakmont LP Fire Pit Tables.  A burner kit hose is improperly installed and it may melt, ignite, and pose a fire hazard.  If you have one of the nearly 11,000...https://youtu.be/uardZIWRnyY   The CPSC and The Sunjoy Co, have recalled the Oakmont LP Fire Pit Tables.  A burner kit hose is improperly installed and it may melt, ignite, and pose a fire hazard.  If you have one of the nearly 11,000 units sold, stop using it and call the Sunjoy Co at 1-866-578-0101 to request a free replacement burner kit with installation instructions.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Fire-Pit-Tables-Sold-Exclusively-at-Big-Lots-Recalled-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Manufactured-by-Sunjoy   #firepit #burnhazard  ]]>38burnhazard,firepitcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/super-spreading-events-drive-the-second-covid-wave--41971034https://youtu.be/h5_z1TYkxtE   Social gatherings devoid of proper mask wearing, distancing, and surface disinfection during which one infected person passes CoVid to more than 6 others, so-called superspreading events, appear to be major drivers for our rising CoVid rates.  MIT mathematicians draw this conclusion from their analyses of 45 CoVid spreading events.   By constructing mathematical models of disease spread, the researchers show that the exponential spread of disease during such events is consistent with multiple clusters each initiated by a single infected person.    To combat CoVid , you must wear a tight-fitting mask with sub-micron filtration and stay as far as way as you can from others not in your immediate social bubble.   https://www.pnas.org/content/early/2020/10/30/2018490117   #covid #superspreader #mask #distancing #n95 #kn95  ]]>5bfde58b-ea88-4f2c-ac1d-ac237ccdb1afFri, 13 Nov 2020 22:02:41 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/h5_z1TYkxtE   Social gatherings devoid of proper mask wearing, distancing, and surface disinfection during which one infected person passes CoVid to more than 6 others, so-called superspreading events, appear to be major...https://youtu.be/h5_z1TYkxtE   Social gatherings devoid of proper mask wearing, distancing, and surface disinfection during which one infected person passes CoVid to more than 6 others, so-called superspreading events, appear to be major drivers for our rising CoVid rates.  MIT mathematicians draw this conclusion from their analyses of 45 CoVid spreading events.   By constructing mathematical models of disease spread, the researchers show that the exponential spread of disease during such events is consistent with multiple clusters each initiated by a single infected person.    To combat CoVid , you must wear a tight-fitting mask with sub-micron filtration and stay as far as way as you can from others not in your immediate social bubble.   https://www.pnas.org/content/early/2020/10/30/2018490117   #covid #superspreader #mask #distancing #n95 #kn95  ]]>58covid,distancing,kn95,mask,n95,superspreadercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ear-ringing-a-sign-of-chronic-covid--41971038https://youtu.be/btUUsK2Sk1s   If you have a history of the ear noise called tinnitus there is a significant chance that it will worsen during the pandemic.  British researchers now report their study of 3103 tinnitus sufferers in 48 countries.   Those with overt CoVid symptoms were 40% more likely to suffer worse ringing.  Those who tested positive were 58% more likely to do so.  Even without becoming ill, social distancing restrictions triggered more ear noise in 34%.  Financial stress made it worse in 49%.  Pandemic-associated health concerns triggered worse tinnitus in 32%.   While CoVid seemed to trigger it in only a few anecdotal cases, developing the disease and even worrying about that possibility makes it worse.   https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2020.592878/full   #covid #tinnitus #stress   ]]>8730bcb1-80a6-4c98-b8f2-ceebe22bd892Fri, 13 Nov 2020 21:56:33 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/btUUsK2Sk1s   If you have a history of the ear noise called tinnitus there is a significant chance that it will worsen during the pandemic.  British researchers now report their study of 3103 tinnitus sufferers in 48...https://youtu.be/btUUsK2Sk1s   If you have a history of the ear noise called tinnitus there is a significant chance that it will worsen during the pandemic.  British researchers now report their study of 3103 tinnitus sufferers in 48 countries.   Those with overt CoVid symptoms were 40% more likely to suffer worse ringing.  Those who tested positive were 58% more likely to do so.  Even without becoming ill, social distancing restrictions triggered more ear noise in 34%.  Financial stress made it worse in 49%.  Pandemic-associated health concerns triggered worse tinnitus in 32%.   While CoVid seemed to trigger it in only a few anecdotal cases, developing the disease and even worrying about that possibility makes it worse.   https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2020.592878/full   #covid #tinnitus #stress   ]]>60covid,stress,tinnituscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/avoid-drowning-in-the-2nd-covid-wave--41971030https://youtu.be/gGYK0pNnDzE   The current tsunami of COVID cases is due to careless behavior.  Medical care will be scarce and you could die.   Wear a mask over your nose and under your chin when out in public or in public indoor spaces.  You can and should buy good masks with KN95 or N95 filtration that fit to your face without gaps.  Get them online from Amazon and EBay.   Public distancing is often terrible..  If you eat out, only do so outdoors with abundant ventilation and at tables positioning you at least 12 feet from the nearest stranger.   Don’t walk and eat or drink or use your phone without a mask.  Stop and sit away from others.  STAY ALIVE.   #covid #mask #kn95 #n95 #distancing  ]]>b86b9772-3146-44cf-a81b-a3ca24c33e68Fri, 13 Nov 2020 21:51:25 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/gGYK0pNnDzE   The current tsunami of COVID cases is due to careless behavior.  Medical care will be scarce and you could die.   Wear a mask over your nose and under your chin when out in public or in public indoor spaces. ...https://youtu.be/gGYK0pNnDzE   The current tsunami of COVID cases is due to careless behavior.  Medical care will be scarce and you could die.   Wear a mask over your nose and under your chin when out in public or in public indoor spaces.  You can and should buy good masks with KN95 or N95 filtration that fit to your face without gaps.  Get them online from Amazon and EBay.   Public distancing is often terrible..  If you eat out, only do so outdoors with abundant ventilation and at tables positioning you at least 12 feet from the nearest stranger.   Don’t walk and eat or drink or use your phone without a mask.  Stop and sit away from others.  STAY ALIVE.   #covid #mask #kn95 #n95 #distancing  ]]>55covid,distancing,kn95,mask,n95cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/local-politics-can-sicken-you-with-covid--41971043https://youtu.be/jWdLV8W10a0   Those US counties with more Democrat voters enjoy significantly lower per capita rates of CoVid infection and death.  This the conclusion of a University of North Carolina study of some 3,132 US counties.     The blue boxes in this chart show that COVID cases drop as more voters in the county vote blue.  This benefit fails to occur in states run by Republican governors and/or with Republican-controlled legislatures.  Deaths due to CoVid follow this same pattern.   The Democrat Party is associated with adherence to public health directives, and this data suggests you should do the same.  That’s true whether you vote Red or Blue.   https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.11.03.20225425v2.full.pdf   #covid #democrat #republican #red #blue  ]]>cb7babf1-0b35-4894-ad17-0f18a86fc65cFri, 13 Nov 2020 21:45:03 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/jWdLV8W10a0   Those US counties with more Democrat voters enjoy significantly lower per capita rates of CoVid infection and death.  This the conclusion of a University of North Carolina study of some 3,132 US counties.    ...https://youtu.be/jWdLV8W10a0   Those US counties with more Democrat voters enjoy significantly lower per capita rates of CoVid infection and death.  This the conclusion of a University of North Carolina study of some 3,132 US counties.     The blue boxes in this chart show that COVID cases drop as more voters in the county vote blue.  This benefit fails to occur in states run by Republican governors and/or with Republican-controlled legislatures.  Deaths due to CoVid follow this same pattern.   The Democrat Party is associated with adherence to public health directives, and this data suggests you should do the same.  That’s true whether you vote Red or Blue.   https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.11.03.20225425v2.full.pdf   #covid #democrat #republican #red #blue  ]]>55blue,covid,democrat,red,republicancleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/covid-virus-attacks-your-brain-s-defenses--41971042https://youtu.be/gkD-l35Izb0   The observation that 30 to 80% of CoVid patients experience neurologic symptoms may be explained by a new observation that CoVid spike proteins attack the integrity of the blood-brain barrier.  Pathologists from Philadelphia’s Temple University conclude this from their tissue culture studies.   Mixing CoVid19 spike proteins with blood vessel lining cells led to a protective layer breakdown that causes a potentially dangerous leakage through the brain’s protective coating.  Although the study stops short of demonstrating direct viral brain invasion, it suggests a mechanism by which that may happen.   The CoVid is definitely not a cold or the flu, so do all you can to protect yourself from it.   https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S096999612030406X?via%3Dihub   #covid #bloodbrainbarrier #spikeprotein  ]]>65ad67ed-01c8-4986-ad66-e6186ded5436Fri, 13 Nov 2020 21:36:20 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/gkD-l35Izb0   The observation that 30 to 80% of CoVid patients experience neurologic symptoms may be explained by a new observation that CoVid spike proteins attack the integrity of the blood-brain barrier.  Pathologists...https://youtu.be/gkD-l35Izb0   The observation that 30 to 80% of CoVid patients experience neurologic symptoms may be explained by a new observation that CoVid spike proteins attack the integrity of the blood-brain barrier.  Pathologists from Philadelphia’s Temple University conclude this from their tissue culture studies.   Mixing CoVid19 spike proteins with blood vessel lining cells led to a protective layer breakdown that causes a potentially dangerous leakage through the brain’s protective coating.  Although the study stops short of demonstrating direct viral brain invasion, it suggests a mechanism by which that may happen.   The CoVid is definitely not a cold or the flu, so do all you can to protect yourself from it.   https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S096999612030406X?via%3Dihub   #covid #bloodbrainbarrier #spikeprotein  ]]>56bloodbrainbarrier,covid,spikeproteincleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/who-should-get-scarce-lifesaving-covid-therapy--41971040https://youtu.be/Fi_tg8c1pvg   With Covid19 skyrocketing, scarce ICU beds and cutting edge therapies are in short supply.  How and who will decide which patients get effective treatment?   A study from Ohio State and The Chinese University of Hong Kong presents public opinion on the subject.  The researchers surveyed 5175 participants in 11 countries asking them which factors should dictate the decision to treat.     The two most important were age selected by 26.5% and probability of survival chosen by 23.3%.  The other factors in rank order were nationality, criminal record, predicted cost of treatment, expected ventilator days, family, and gender.   By wearing masks, distancing, and cleaning, we hope to never have to ration care.   https://www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/pdf/10.1086/711734   #covid #rationing #ethics  ]]>17707d4c-9e2b-4793-9a86-9d14d74a55fcFri, 13 Nov 2020 21:30:32 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/Fi_tg8c1pvg   With Covid19 skyrocketing, scarce ICU beds and cutting edge therapies are in short supply.  How and who will decide which patients get effective treatment?   A study from Ohio State and The Chinese University...https://youtu.be/Fi_tg8c1pvg   With Covid19 skyrocketing, scarce ICU beds and cutting edge therapies are in short supply.  How and who will decide which patients get effective treatment?   A study from Ohio State and The Chinese University of Hong Kong presents public opinion on the subject.  The researchers surveyed 5175 participants in 11 countries asking them which factors should dictate the decision to treat.     The two most important were age selected by 26.5% and probability of survival chosen by 23.3%.  The other factors in rank order were nationality, criminal record, predicted cost of treatment, expected ventilator days, family, and gender.   By wearing masks, distancing, and cleaning, we hope to never have to ration care.   https://www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/pdf/10.1086/711734   #covid #rationing #ethics  ]]>62covid,ethics,rationingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/which-surfaces-harbor-the-most-covid--41971031https://youtu.be/YGcyr-alxsE   One in every four trash cans have COVID on its surface.  Scientists in Boston, California, the UK, and Switzerland collaborate to assess the risk of contracting the coronavirus from a variety of public surfaces.   The researchers tested 348 surface samples from a Massachusetts town from April through June, 2020.  Though, on average, only 8.3% of samples were COVID positive, the riskiest after trash cans were liquor stores at 15%, banks at 13%, transit at 12.5%, grocery stores at 11%, and crosswalk buttons at 10%.   If you must touch surfaces, use your elbows, knuckles, or handle hooks.  If you touch surfaces, immediately wipe off your fingers with 70% alcohol that you always carry.   https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.10.27.20220905v1.full.pdf   #covid #surfaces #trashcan #doorhandles #crosswalk    ]]>bb1f0065-4a71-4142-bfe9-bd287433f0c4Fri, 13 Nov 2020 21:24:19 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/YGcyr-alxsE   One in every four trash cans have COVID on its surface.  Scientists in Boston, California, the UK, and Switzerland collaborate to assess the risk of contracting the coronavirus from a variety of public...https://youtu.be/YGcyr-alxsE   One in every four trash cans have COVID on its surface.  Scientists in Boston, California, the UK, and Switzerland collaborate to assess the risk of contracting the coronavirus from a variety of public surfaces.   The researchers tested 348 surface samples from a Massachusetts town from April through June, 2020.  Though, on average, only 8.3% of samples were COVID positive, the riskiest after trash cans were liquor stores at 15%, banks at 13%, transit at 12.5%, grocery stores at 11%, and crosswalk buttons at 10%.   If you must touch surfaces, use your elbows, knuckles, or handle hooks.  If you touch surfaces, immediately wipe off your fingers with 70% alcohol that you always carry.   https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.10.27.20220905v1.full.pdf   #covid #surfaces #trashcan #doorhandles #crosswalk    ]]>62covid,crosswalk,doorhandles,surfaces,trashcancleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/plus-your-covid-protection-with-a-face-shield--41712180https://youtu.be/7KIhisk6GdM   Adding a Face shield can reduce your risk of a CoVid infection up to 88%.  This the conclusion of a 500 bed Texas hospital that studied its own staff and CoVid patients.   They surveyed the incidence of CoVid infections among their 6500+ clinical employees before and after the addition of face shields to their other PPE including N95 face masks, goggles, and gowns.  The infection rate decreased from 22.9% to 2.7% for the clinicians after they donned the shields.  For patients, the infection rate fell from 8.4 to 1.7 per 1000 days, an 80% drop.    WithCoVid rates rising, consider adding a face shield.  You may even be able to eat under it.   https://www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcoverage/idweek/89321?vpass=1   https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20200929/p2a/00m/0na/020000c   #covid #faceshield #mask #ppe  ]]>6fec1fde-c899-4ec6-b59d-da572c7699e0Wed, 28 Oct 2020 22:09:27 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/7KIhisk6GdM   Adding a Face shield can reduce your risk of a CoVid infection up to 88%.  This the conclusion of a 500 bed Texas hospital that studied its own staff and CoVid patients.   They surveyed the incidence of CoVid...https://youtu.be/7KIhisk6GdM   Adding a Face shield can reduce your risk of a CoVid infection up to 88%.  This the conclusion of a 500 bed Texas hospital that studied its own staff and CoVid patients.   They surveyed the incidence of CoVid infections among their 6500+ clinical employees before and after the addition of face shields to their other PPE including N95 face masks, goggles, and gowns.  The infection rate decreased from 22.9% to 2.7% for the clinicians after they donned the shields.  For patients, the infection rate fell from 8.4 to 1.7 per 1000 days, an 80% drop.    WithCoVid rates rising, consider adding a face shield.  You may even be able to eat under it.   https://www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcoverage/idweek/89321?vpass=1   https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20200929/p2a/00m/0na/020000c   #covid #faceshield #mask #ppe  ]]>65covid,faceshield,mask,ppecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/squid-type-extension-cord-splitter-is-recalled--41712179https://youtu.be/VfJRMyyUdWc   The CPSC and the Sales BSD Company are recalling The CPSC and the Sales BSD Company are recalling Homerygardens™ 4-Outlet, 6’ Foot Long Indoor and Outdoor Extension Cord Splitters. This product uses a wire gauge too small to handle the average amp load applied, and this mismatch poses a fire hazard.  These cords were sold on amazon.com and walmart.com.  Stop using this product and contact Sales BSD Inc. in order to return the extension cord splitter for a full refund.  Reach the company at 1-866-966-0606. .  This product uses a wire gauge too small to handle the average amp load applied, and this mismatch poses a fire hazard.  These cords were sold on amazon.com and walmart.com.  Stop using this product and contact Sales BSD Inc. in order to return the extension cord splitter for a full refund.  Reach the company at 1-866-966-0606.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Sales-BSD-Recalls-Homerygardens-Extension-Cord-Splitters-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Recall-Alert#   #extensioncord #fire  ]]>9198cf69-0b06-4991-ae00-b06ea3f51156Wed, 28 Oct 2020 22:01:15 +0000Howard G. Smith MDSquid Type Extension Cord Splitter Is Recalled Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/VfJRMyyUdWc   The CPSC and the Sales BSD Company are recalling The CPSC and the Sales BSD Company are recalling Homerygardens™ 4-Outlet, 6’ Foot Long Indoor and Outdoor...https://youtu.be/VfJRMyyUdWc   The CPSC and the Sales BSD Company are recalling The CPSC and the Sales BSD Company are recalling Homerygardens™ 4-Outlet, 6’ Foot Long Indoor and Outdoor Extension Cord Splitters. This product uses a wire gauge too small to handle the average amp load applied, and this mismatch poses a fire hazard.  These cords were sold on amazon.com and walmart.com.  Stop using this product and contact Sales BSD Inc. in order to return the extension cord splitter for a full refund.  Reach the company at 1-866-966-0606. .  This product uses a wire gauge too small to handle the average amp load applied, and this mismatch poses a fire hazard.  These cords were sold on amazon.com and walmart.com.  Stop using this product and contact Sales BSD Inc. in order to return the extension cord splitter for a full refund.  Reach the company at 1-866-966-0606.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Sales-BSD-Recalls-Homerygardens-Extension-Cord-Splitters-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Recall-Alert#   #extensioncord #fire  ]]>50extensioncord,firecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recall-on-danish-tall-bookcases--41712181https://youtu.be/OuEbgriIjlU   CPSC and Crate and Barrel have recalled Danish Tall Bookcases.  These bookcases are unstable and may collapse when full loaded.  Those with these bookcases should stop using them and contact Crate and Barrel for a refund.  You may call 1-800-451-8217 for more information.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Crate-and-Barrel-Recalls-Danish-Tall-Bookcases-Due-to-Risk-of-Collapse-Injury-Hazard-to-Consumers   #bookcase #crateandbarrel  ]]>399a7e94-57e8-439a-b5a5-030df9075644Wed, 28 Oct 2020 21:52:56 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/OuEbgriIjlU   CPSC and Crate and Barrel have recalled Danish Tall Bookcases.  These bookcases are unstable and may collapse when full loaded.  Those with these bookcases should stop using them and contact Crate and Barrel...https://youtu.be/OuEbgriIjlU   CPSC and Crate and Barrel have recalled Danish Tall Bookcases.  These bookcases are unstable and may collapse when full loaded.  Those with these bookcases should stop using them and contact Crate and Barrel for a refund.  You may call 1-800-451-8217 for more information.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Crate-and-Barrel-Recalls-Danish-Tall-Bookcases-Due-to-Risk-of-Collapse-Injury-Hazard-to-Consumers   #bookcase #crateandbarrel  ]]>34bookcase,crateandbarrelcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/morfboard-skate-and-scoot-scooters-are-recalled--41712178https://youtu.be/rt-ZPyuz1vk   The CPSC and Jakks Pacific have recalled the Morfboard®Skate and Scoot Scooters with Y handlebars.  The Y handlebar joints on the scooter are unstable, may break, and this creates a fall hazard. These scooters have been sold at Walmart, Target, Toys R Us, BJ’s Wholesale Club, and Meijer stores as well as online by amazon.com. Take this scooter away from children and contact the company to receive a replacement T handlebar.  For more information, reach Jakks Pacific at 1-895-602-5464.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Jakks-Pacific-Recalls-to-Repair-Morfboard-Skate-Scoot-Scooters-Due-to-Fall-Hazard   #scooter #handlebar  ]]>86b0c2ea-9bca-43f0-985d-e8358f9cb0d8Wed, 28 Oct 2020 21:45:28 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/rt-ZPyuz1vk   The CPSC and Jakks Pacific have recalled the Morfboard®Skate and Scoot Scooters with Y handlebars.  The Y handlebar joints on the scooter are unstable, may break, and this creates a fall hazard. These...https://youtu.be/rt-ZPyuz1vk   The CPSC and Jakks Pacific have recalled the Morfboard®Skate and Scoot Scooters with Y handlebars.  The Y handlebar joints on the scooter are unstable, may break, and this creates a fall hazard. These scooters have been sold at Walmart, Target, Toys R Us, BJ’s Wholesale Club, and Meijer stores as well as online by amazon.com. Take this scooter away from children and contact the company to receive a replacement T handlebar.  For more information, reach Jakks Pacific at 1-895-602-5464.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Jakks-Pacific-Recalls-to-Repair-Morfboard-Skate-Scoot-Scooters-Due-to-Fall-Hazard   #scooter #handlebar  ]]>50handlebar,scootercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/salt-lounge-chairs-on-recall--41712182https://youtu.be/b7sWcx3OddU   The CPSC and Bed, Bath, and Beyond are recalling SALT Lounge Chairs.  The chair frame’s locking mechanism may accidentally disengage leading to a possible fall.  If you have one of these at home or in the office, stop using it immediately and return it to any Bed, Bath, and Beyond for a full refund.  If you have questions, contact the triple B company at 1-800-462-3966.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Bed-Bath-and-Beyond-Recalls-SALT-Lounge-Chairs-Due-to-Fall-Hazard   #loungechair #fall  ]]>5525ac45-f304-46b9-86d6-53e6860df528Wed, 28 Oct 2020 21:38:19 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/b7sWcx3OddU   The CPSC and Bed, Bath, and Beyond are recalling SALT Lounge Chairs.  The chair frame’s locking mechanism may accidentally disengage leading to a possible fall.  If you have one of these at home or in the...https://youtu.be/b7sWcx3OddU   The CPSC and Bed, Bath, and Beyond are recalling SALT Lounge Chairs.  The chair frame’s locking mechanism may accidentally disengage leading to a possible fall.  If you have one of these at home or in the office, stop using it immediately and return it to any Bed, Bath, and Beyond for a full refund.  If you have questions, contact the triple B company at 1-800-462-3966.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Bed-Bath-and-Beyond-Recalls-SALT-Lounge-Chairs-Due-to-Fall-Hazard   #loungechair #fall  ]]>38fall,loungechaircleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recall-of-cinnamon-apple-chips--41712183https://youtu.be/739VROa1p8g   The FDA and the Seneca Snack Company are recalling Seneca and Clancy Branded Cinnamon Apple Chips.  These products have possible salmonella contamination.  Salmonella can cause a serious and sometimes fatal gastrenteritis in the very young, the old, or the immune compromised.   If you have these products, return them to the point of purchase.  You can obtain additional information by calling Seneca Foods at 1-800-872-1110.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/seneca-recalls-cinnamon-apple-chips-because-possible-health-risk   #seneca #cinnamonapple #clancy #salmonella  ]]>6a9a8427-bdee-4151-8846-90d300098e2eWed, 28 Oct 2020 21:31:32 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/739VROa1p8g   The FDA and the Seneca Snack Company are recalling Seneca and Clancy Branded Cinnamon Apple Chips.  These products have possible salmonella contamination.  Salmonella can cause a serious and sometimes fatal...https://youtu.be/739VROa1p8g   The FDA and the Seneca Snack Company are recalling Seneca and Clancy Branded Cinnamon Apple Chips.  These products have possible salmonella contamination.  Salmonella can cause a serious and sometimes fatal gastrenteritis in the very young, the old, or the immune compromised.   If you have these products, return them to the point of purchase.  You can obtain additional information by calling Seneca Foods at 1-800-872-1110.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/seneca-recalls-cinnamon-apple-chips-because-possible-health-risk   #seneca #cinnamonapple #clancy #salmonella  ]]>41cinnamonapple,clancy,salmonella,senecacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pregnant-women-should-avoid-all-nsaids-after-20-weeks--41712185https://youtu.be/iL_fJgeNpQs   The FDA warns all pregnant women that use of Advil, Motrin, Aleve, Naprosyn and their generic versions ibuprofen, naproxen and even aspirin after the halfway mark of their gestations can trigger serious fetal kidney disease.   NSAIDs were already a no-no during the last trimester, but that prohibition now begins 3 months earlier.   Other medications should be used for pain relief including acetaminophen, branded as Tylenol.   NSAIDs have been found to trigger fetal kidney malfunction with a subsequent reduction in the amniotic fluid surrounding the developing baby.  If your doctor has prescribed NSAIDs to be taken for more than 2 days, the FDA recommends ultrasound monitoring for amniotic fluid sufficiency.    https://www.fda.gov/safety/medical-product-safety-information/nonsteroidal-anti-inflammatory-drugs-nsaids-drug-safety-communication-avoid-use-nsaids-pregnancy-20   #nsaids #kidney #amnioticfluid #advil #motrin #aleve #ibuprofen #naprosyn #aspirin  ]]>6e5c4925-0bef-4053-b2a1-ae64495ea18aWed, 28 Oct 2020 21:17:46 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/iL_fJgeNpQs   The FDA warns all pregnant women that use of Advil, Motrin, Aleve, Naprosyn and their generic versions ibuprofen, naproxen and even aspirin after the halfway mark of their gestations can trigger serious fetal...https://youtu.be/iL_fJgeNpQs   The FDA warns all pregnant women that use of Advil, Motrin, Aleve, Naprosyn and their generic versions ibuprofen, naproxen and even aspirin after the halfway mark of their gestations can trigger serious fetal kidney disease.   NSAIDs were already a no-no during the last trimester, but that prohibition now begins 3 months earlier.   Other medications should be used for pain relief including acetaminophen, branded as Tylenol.   NSAIDs have been found to trigger fetal kidney malfunction with a subsequent reduction in the amniotic fluid surrounding the developing baby.  If your doctor has prescribed NSAIDs to be taken for more than 2 days, the FDA recommends ultrasound monitoring for amniotic fluid sufficiency.    https://www.fda.gov/safety/medical-product-safety-information/nonsteroidal-anti-inflammatory-drugs-nsaids-drug-safety-communication-avoid-use-nsaids-pregnancy-20   #nsaids #kidney #amnioticfluid #advil #motrin #aleve #ibuprofen #naprosyn #aspirin  ]]>64advil,aleve,amnioticfluid,aspirin,ibuprofen,kidney,motrin,naprosyn,nsaidscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/covid-keeps-on-killing--41712188https://youtu.be/DbExEBTTmFo   Seventy percent of low risk, younger individuals contracting CoVid are left with chronic and life-threatening disease.  Mayo Clinic researchers draw this conclusion from their study of 201 individuals with an average age of 44 years surveyed 4 months after their infection.   The group reported cardiorespiratory problems in 92% and gastrointestinal issues in 73%.  Two-thirds had documented single organ damage in the heart, lungs, kidneys, liver, pancreas, or spleen and one in four had damage in multiple organs.   CoVid continues to show us evidence that it is a chronic disease.  It may not kill you initially, but it has the power to shorten your life with nasty, painful, debilitating disease.     https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.10.14.20212555v1.full.pdf   #covid #cardiac #pulmonary #gastrointestinal  ]]>06f002c1-7da8-44fa-a145-ca46b45a12a9Wed, 28 Oct 2020 21:00:20 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/DbExEBTTmFo   Seventy percent of low risk, younger individuals contracting CoVid are left with chronic and life-threatening disease.  Mayo Clinic researchers draw this conclusion from their study of 201 individuals with an...https://youtu.be/DbExEBTTmFo   Seventy percent of low risk, younger individuals contracting CoVid are left with chronic and life-threatening disease.  Mayo Clinic researchers draw this conclusion from their study of 201 individuals with an average age of 44 years surveyed 4 months after their infection.   The group reported cardiorespiratory problems in 92% and gastrointestinal issues in 73%.  Two-thirds had documented single organ damage in the heart, lungs, kidneys, liver, pancreas, or spleen and one in four had damage in multiple organs.   CoVid continues to show us evidence that it is a chronic disease.  It may not kill you initially, but it has the power to shorten your life with nasty, painful, debilitating disease.     https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.10.14.20212555v1.full.pdf   #covid #cardiac #pulmonary #gastrointestinal  ]]>60cardiac,covid,pulmonarygastrointestinalcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-your-designer-mask-safe--41712187https://youtu.be/a3IPszUQiI0   There are a gazillion fancy decorator masks, and many provide filters to slide into cloth pockets.  The dirty secret: most won’t give you optimal protection.  I’ll teach you how to make them the safest possible.   The filters that come with the masks have a PM 2.5 specification. They can filter up to 90% of particles as small as 2.5 microns.  Covid is 0.1 microns and may get through.   You can use the provided filter as a pattern to cut a piece of HEPA filter paper from a HEPA H13 vacuum cleaner bag that is constructed of medical grade polypropylene and not fiberglass.   Make certain that the mask fits tightly to your face.   https://medifyair.com/blogs/blog-feed/medical-grade-hepa-true-hepa-and-hepa-type-what-s-the-difference   https://niiceface.com/pages/pm2-5-filters   Soniclean Upright HEPA Filter Bags https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q5KWGKM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_6LZJFb9XGK4HB   #masks #filter #hepa #pm2.5  ]]>97f6cda5-47fc-4248-b7d5-dac3d26bb239Wed, 28 Oct 2020 20:52:23 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/a3IPszUQiI0   There are a gazillion fancy decorator masks, and many provide filters to slide into cloth pockets.  The dirty secret: most won’t give you optimal protection.  I’ll teach you how to make them the safest...https://youtu.be/a3IPszUQiI0   There are a gazillion fancy decorator masks, and many provide filters to slide into cloth pockets.  The dirty secret: most won’t give you optimal protection.  I’ll teach you how to make them the safest possible.   The filters that come with the masks have a PM 2.5 specification. They can filter up to 90% of particles as small as 2.5 microns.  Covid is 0.1 microns and may get through.   You can use the provided filter as a pattern to cut a piece of HEPA filter paper from a HEPA H13 vacuum cleaner bag that is constructed of medical grade polypropylene and not fiberglass.   Make certain that the mask fits tightly to your face.   https://medifyair.com/blogs/blog-feed/medical-grade-hepa-true-hepa-and-hepa-type-what-s-the-difference   https://niiceface.com/pages/pm2-5-filters   Soniclean Upright HEPA Filter Bags https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q5KWGKM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_6LZJFb9XGK4HB   #masks #filter #hepa #pm2.5  ]]>61filter,hepa,masks,pm25cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/safest-masks-available--41712186https://youtu.be/nMUB4e0lxYk   With CoVid now with us for the foreseeable future, you will need masks that are effective.  Companies peddle all varieties of masks, and I want you to know which are the most effective.   You want a mask capable of filtering out at least 95% of particles 0.3 microns or more in size which is the N95.  Since CoVid is about 0.1 micron in size, even N95 or KN95 masks, the southeast Asian equivalent, aren’t ideal but likely as good as you can get short of a mask with HEPA filters.   You can now buy KN95 masks online, but be certain to buy from a manufacturer approved by the FDA.  I’ve included links to the approved list.   https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-emergency-use-authorizations-medical-devices/personal-protective-equipment-euas Scroll down to Appendix A.   https://smartairfilters.com/en/blog/whats-the-difference-between-n95-and-kn95-masks/   #mask #n95 #kn95  ]]>70a97d67-d083-415c-b3fb-de73bf4b826aWed, 28 Oct 2020 20:43:25 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  https://youtu.be/nMUB4e0lxYk   With CoVid now with us for the foreseeable future, you will need masks that are effective.  Companies peddle all varieties of masks, and I want you to know which are the most effective.   You want a mask capable of...https://youtu.be/nMUB4e0lxYk   With CoVid now with us for the foreseeable future, you will need masks that are effective.  Companies peddle all varieties of masks, and I want you to know which are the most effective.   You want a mask capable of filtering out at least 95% of particles 0.3 microns or more in size which is the N95.  Since CoVid is about 0.1 micron in size, even N95 or KN95 masks, the southeast Asian equivalent, aren’t ideal but likely as good as you can get short of a mask with HEPA filters.   You can now buy KN95 masks online, but be certain to buy from a manufacturer approved by the FDA.  I’ve included links to the approved list.   https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-emergency-use-authorizations-medical-devices/personal-protective-equipment-euas Scroll down to Appendix A.   https://smartairfilters.com/en/blog/whats-the-difference-between-n95-and-kn95-masks/   #mask #n95 #kn95  ]]>60kn95,mask,n95cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/covid-spread-short-and-long-distances--41712184https://youtu.be/8bcoGVVJtWA   CoVid-19 is equally likely to spread from an infected person 6 feet away or less in droplets or up to 30 feet away or less in aerosols.  A Canadian study surveyed the air around CoVid-infected persons merely breathing or coughing, speaking or singing.   Coughing chiefly spreads virus via short-range droplets while speaking, singing, and even breathing spews CoVid via micro-aerosols that travel long distances and remain floating indoors in the absence of repeated air exchange and filtration.   The bottom line: indoor dining for prolonged periods without filtering masks is risky.  Outdoor dining is safest sitting at tables in excess of 6 feet apart and in mild to moderate winds.   https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.10.13.20212233v1.full.pdf   #covid #droplets #aerosols #distancing #mask  ]]>4caef6f1-c06e-4e69-ba62-0cbedc5ec6a3Wed, 28 Oct 2020 20:34:49 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/8bcoGVVJtWA   CoVid-19 is equally likely to spread from an infected person 6 feet away or less in droplets or up to 30 feet away or less in aerosols.  A Canadian study surveyed the air around CoVid-infected persons merely...https://youtu.be/8bcoGVVJtWA   CoVid-19 is equally likely to spread from an infected person 6 feet away or less in droplets or up to 30 feet away or less in aerosols.  A Canadian study surveyed the air around CoVid-infected persons merely breathing or coughing, speaking or singing.   Coughing chiefly spreads virus via short-range droplets while speaking, singing, and even breathing spews CoVid via micro-aerosols that travel long distances and remain floating indoors in the absence of repeated air exchange and filtration.   The bottom line: indoor dining for prolonged periods without filtering masks is risky.  Outdoor dining is safest sitting at tables in excess of 6 feet apart and in mild to moderate winds.   https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.10.13.20212233v1.full.pdf   #covid #droplets #aerosols #distancing #mask  ]]>60aerosols,covid,distancing,droplets,maskcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nature-throid-and-wp-thyroid-recalled--41220252https://youtu.be/qZULLNWJnTc   The FDA and RLC Labs, Inc have recalled two thyroid replacement products, Nature-Throid® and WP Thyroid®.  These products have been found to have substandard amounts of thyroid hormone.  Levels as low as 87% of the expected dose have been measured.  Those using these replacement medications may develop symptoms of hypothyroidism including fatigue, cold sensitivity, constipation, dry skin, hair loss, puffy face, slowed heart rate, and depression.  If you purchased these products, do not discontinue their use without speaking with your doctors.  If you have further questions, call RLC Labs at 1-877-797-7997.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/rlc-labs-inc-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-all-lots-nature-throidr-and-wp-thyroidr-current   #thyroid #naturethroid #wpthyroid  ]]>c6fa64b8-771c-4df8-8fb0-359fc343dc89Tue, 15 Sep 2020 05:40:46 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/qZULLNWJnTc   The FDA and RLC Labs, Inc have recalled two thyroid replacement products, Nature-Throid® and WP Thyroid®.  These products have been found to have substandard amounts of thyroid hormone.  Levels as low as 87%...https://youtu.be/qZULLNWJnTc   The FDA and RLC Labs, Inc have recalled two thyroid replacement products, Nature-Throid® and WP Thyroid®.  These products have been found to have substandard amounts of thyroid hormone.  Levels as low as 87% of the expected dose have been measured.  Those using these replacement medications may develop symptoms of hypothyroidism including fatigue, cold sensitivity, constipation, dry skin, hair loss, puffy face, slowed heart rate, and depression.  If you purchased these products, do not discontinue their use without speaking with your doctors.  If you have further questions, call RLC Labs at 1-877-797-7997.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/rlc-labs-inc-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-all-lots-nature-throidr-and-wp-thyroidr-current   #thyroid #naturethroid #wpthyroid  ]]>56naturethroid,thyroid,wpthyroidcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recall-on-ancient-grain-jackfruit-bowl--41220245https://youtu.be/kRVjowvzjp8   The FDA and Fresco Food, Inc. are recalling the Ancient Grain Jackfruit Bowl.  This product contains undeclared fish.  The item was distributed in AL, FL, GA, NC, SC, TN and VA.  The product has been discontinued.  If you have a fish allergy, do not consume this product.  For information about a refund, contact Fresco Foods at 1-813-551-2100.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/fresco-foods-inc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-fish-anchovies-ancient-grain-jackfruit-bowl   #grainbowl #fish  ]]>86b0c18f-2a68-49e6-a353-71aaf512582cTue, 15 Sep 2020 05:37:05 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/kRVjowvzjp8   The FDA and Fresco Food, Inc. are recalling the Ancient Grain Jackfruit Bowl.  This product contains undeclared fish.  The item was distributed in AL, FL, GA, NC, SC, TN and VA.  The product has been...https://youtu.be/kRVjowvzjp8   The FDA and Fresco Food, Inc. are recalling the Ancient Grain Jackfruit Bowl.  This product contains undeclared fish.  The item was distributed in AL, FL, GA, NC, SC, TN and VA.  The product has been discontinued.  If you have a fish allergy, do not consume this product.  For information about a refund, contact Fresco Foods at 1-813-551-2100.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/fresco-foods-inc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-fish-anchovies-ancient-grain-jackfruit-bowl   #grainbowl #fish  ]]>40fish,grainbowlcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pretty-thai-sweet-chili-sauce-is-recalled--41220248https://youtu.be/g1pjBEC4zTo   The FDA and The Pretty Thai Company announce the recall of Pretty Thai Sweet Chili Sauce.  The jars of this sauce actually contain Pretty Thai Peanut Sauce.  This mislabeling of the peanut sauce is a huge risk for any peanut allergic persons.  If you have any of this chili sauce on your shelves, you may return it to the point of purchase for a refund or to obtain a jar of actual chili sauce.  For questions, you may contact Pretty Thai by calling 1-512-981-6170.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/pretty-thai-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-peanuts-mislabeled-peanut-sauce   #chilisauce #peanut  ]]>1c728c87-eb35-4b05-a200-7b4d023c97e6Tue, 15 Sep 2020 05:32:31 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/g1pjBEC4zTo   The FDA and The Pretty Thai Company announce the recall of Pretty Thai Sweet Chili Sauce.  The jars of this sauce actually contain Pretty Thai Peanut Sauce.  This mislabeling of the peanut sauce is a huge...https://youtu.be/g1pjBEC4zTo   The FDA and The Pretty Thai Company announce the recall of Pretty Thai Sweet Chili Sauce.  The jars of this sauce actually contain Pretty Thai Peanut Sauce.  This mislabeling of the peanut sauce is a huge risk for any peanut allergic persons.  If you have any of this chili sauce on your shelves, you may return it to the point of purchase for a refund or to obtain a jar of actual chili sauce.  For questions, you may contact Pretty Thai by calling 1-512-981-6170.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/pretty-thai-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-peanuts-mislabeled-peanut-sauce   #chilisauce #peanut  ]]>44chilisauce,peanutcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recall-on-cannondale-treadwell-bicycle-front-rack--41220251https://youtu.be/nl87miFmEq4   The CPSC and Cannondale have recalled the front rack with bamboo tray on its Treadwell bikes.  This rack may unexpectedly detach, jam the front wheel, and create a fall hazard for the rider.  Stop riding the bicycle until the front rack is removed.  Contact your local Cannondale dealer or Cycling Sports Group to arrange for a free repair.  Reach them by calling 1-800-245-3872 or 800-Bike USA.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Cycling-Sports-Group-Recalls-Front-Racks-for-Cannondale-Treadwell-Bicycles-Due-to-Fall-Hazard   #rack #cannondale #treadwell   ]]>d926e5c6-028a-49f8-8fec-d67681c2e5a2Tue, 15 Sep 2020 05:17:38 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/nl87miFmEq4   The CPSC and Cannondale have recalled the front rack with bamboo tray on its Treadwell bikes.  This rack may unexpectedly detach, jam the front wheel, and create a fall hazard for the rider.  Stop riding the...https://youtu.be/nl87miFmEq4   The CPSC and Cannondale have recalled the front rack with bamboo tray on its Treadwell bikes.  This rack may unexpectedly detach, jam the front wheel, and create a fall hazard for the rider.  Stop riding the bicycle until the front rack is removed.  Contact your local Cannondale dealer or Cycling Sports Group to arrange for a free repair.  Reach them by calling 1-800-245-3872 or 800-Bike USA.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Cycling-Sports-Group-Recalls-Front-Racks-for-Cannondale-Treadwell-Bicycles-Due-to-Fall-Hazard   #rack #cannondale #treadwell   ]]>42cannondale,rack,treadwellcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/patio-2-burner-gas-grills-recalled--41220250https://youtu.be/TRNGcwgSc3w   The CPSC and Royal Gourmet are recalling Patio 2-burner gas grills. The product’s plastic regulator hose can melt and ignite posing fire and explosion hazards.  Immediately stop using this grill and contact the company for a free, accessory repair kit,  You may reach Royal Gourmet at 1-800-618-6798.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Royal-Gourmet-Recalls-Deluxe-Gas-Grills-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-at-Wayfaircom   #gasgrill #royalgourmet #fire  ]]>1a2fcf9d-3ab9-42d3-a04b-9461f4a1a74fTue, 15 Sep 2020 05:12:03 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/TRNGcwgSc3w   The CPSC and Royal Gourmet are recalling Patio 2-burner gas grills. The product’s plastic regulator hose can melt and ignite posing fire and explosion hazards.  Immediately stop using this grill and contact...https://youtu.be/TRNGcwgSc3w   The CPSC and Royal Gourmet are recalling Patio 2-burner gas grills. The product’s plastic regulator hose can melt and ignite posing fire and explosion hazards.  Immediately stop using this grill and contact the company for a free, accessory repair kit,  You may reach Royal Gourmet at 1-800-618-6798.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Royal-Gourmet-Recalls-Deluxe-Gas-Grills-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-at-Wayfaircom   #gasgrill #royalgourmet #fire  ]]>34fire,gasgrill,royalgourmetcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/aflac-plush-toy-duck-on-recall--41220249https://youtu.be/tQZirK0KvKg   The CPSC and the Beverly Hills Teddy Bear Company are recalling their plush Doctor Duck that was distributed to Aflac employees and licensed agents as promotional items as late as July 2020.  The buttons on the lab coat worn by this quack doctor duck contain lead levels that exceed federal standards.  If you have one of these, take it away from your child and toss it!   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/communicorp-recalls-plush-aflac-doctor-duck-due-to-violation-of-federal-lead-content   #aflac #duck #lead  ]]>1d7b8a32-75cc-4ad4-be45-ec7bf3311c2fTue, 15 Sep 2020 05:04:58 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/tQZirK0KvKg   The CPSC and the Beverly Hills Teddy Bear Company are recalling their plush Doctor Duck that was distributed to Aflac employees and licensed agents as promotional items as late as July 2020.  The buttons on...https://youtu.be/tQZirK0KvKg   The CPSC and the Beverly Hills Teddy Bear Company are recalling their plush Doctor Duck that was distributed to Aflac employees and licensed agents as promotional items as late as July 2020.  The buttons on the lab coat worn by this quack doctor duck contain lead levels that exceed federal standards.  If you have one of these, take it away from your child and toss it!   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/communicorp-recalls-plush-aflac-doctor-duck-due-to-violation-of-federal-lead-content   #aflac #duck #lead  ]]>36aflac,duck,leadcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recall-on-sodasense-co2-canisters--41220246https://youtu.be/nTlOYeWCfBE   The CPSC and the SodaSense Company are recalling type 2 Soda Sense 60 liter CO2 canisters.  The canister is defective allowing CO2 to forcefully eject the top valve posing an injury hazard.  If you have these canisters, do not use them.  Contact the SodaSense company at 1-855-209-4997 to request a replacement.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/soda-sense-recalls-co2-canisters-due-to-injury-hazard-recall-alert   #co2canister #sodasense  ]]>0d55dec6-a205-40aa-8c0e-bbe57fc9bff5Tue, 15 Sep 2020 04:59:55 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/nTlOYeWCfBE   The CPSC and the SodaSense Company are recalling type 2 Soda Sense 60 liter CO2 canisters.  The canister is defective allowing CO2 to forcefully eject the top valve posing an injury hazard.  If you have these...https://youtu.be/nTlOYeWCfBE   The CPSC and the SodaSense Company are recalling type 2 Soda Sense 60 liter CO2 canisters.  The canister is defective allowing CO2 to forcefully eject the top valve posing an injury hazard.  If you have these canisters, do not use them.  Contact the SodaSense company at 1-855-209-4997 to request a replacement.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/soda-sense-recalls-co2-canisters-due-to-injury-hazard-recall-alert   #co2canister #sodasense  ]]>37co2canister,sodasensecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tylenol-makes-you-more-daring--41220247https://youtu.be/KK7v7-PK51E   The acetaminophen you take for a headache or toothache may inadvertently drive you to tell your boss off or to drive less defensively.  Ohio State psychologists studied a total of 542 undergrads in 3 randomized controlled studies.   Those students taking acetaminophen demonstrated twice as much risky behavior on a virtual ballon inflation game compared with those on placebo.   They inflated the balloons with abandon bursting them.    Normally nearly one in every 4 Americans takes acetaminophen on a regular basis.   During our current pandemic, use is skyrocketing and that threatens an epidemic of bad judgment.    https://academic.oup.com/scan/advance-article/doi/10.1093/scan/nsaa108/5897711   #tylenol #acetaminophen #risk  ]]>dc38562f-d51b-4188-8a07-3473ec1482c4Tue, 15 Sep 2020 04:52:36 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/KK7v7-PK51E   The acetaminophen you take for a headache or toothache may inadvertently drive you to tell your boss off or to drive less defensively.  Ohio State psychologists studied a total of 542 undergrads in 3...https://youtu.be/KK7v7-PK51E   The acetaminophen you take for a headache or toothache may inadvertently drive you to tell your boss off or to drive less defensively.  Ohio State psychologists studied a total of 542 undergrads in 3 randomized controlled studies.   Those students taking acetaminophen demonstrated twice as much risky behavior on a virtual ballon inflation game compared with those on placebo.   They inflated the balloons with abandon bursting them.    Normally nearly one in every 4 Americans takes acetaminophen on a regular basis.   During our current pandemic, use is skyrocketing and that threatens an epidemic of bad judgment.    https://academic.oup.com/scan/advance-article/doi/10.1093/scan/nsaa108/5897711   #tylenol #acetaminophen #risk  ]]>55acetaminophen,risk,tylenolcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/covid-is-sneakily-toxic-in-pregnant-women--40907156https://youtu.be/ARMa-ZiUGMk   When a pregnant women catches CoVid she is 60% more likely to land in the ICU and almost twice as likely to require a ventilator for a prolonged period of time. An international team reviewed 77 available studies covering more than 11,400 women with data collection starting in late 2019.   Their results also warned that CoVid-infected pregnant women were 60% less likely than non-pregnant women to present with the common CoVid symptoms of fever and muscle aches.  Their babies were more likely to suffer pre-term birth and to land in the neonatal intensive care unit.   Pregnant women with CoVid are sicker than they seem and require close monitoring.   https://www.bmj.com/content/370/bmj.m3391   #covid #pregnancy #ventilator #icu #preterm  ]]>0685aa75-504e-4497-ba07-6ce65a210683Tue, 15 Sep 2020 03:00:40 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/ARMa-ZiUGMk   When a pregnant women catches CoVid she is 60% more likely to land in the ICU and almost twice as likely to require a ventilator for a prolonged period of time. An international team reviewed 77 available...https://youtu.be/ARMa-ZiUGMk   When a pregnant women catches CoVid she is 60% more likely to land in the ICU and almost twice as likely to require a ventilator for a prolonged period of time. An international team reviewed 77 available studies covering more than 11,400 women with data collection starting in late 2019.   Their results also warned that CoVid-infected pregnant women were 60% less likely than non-pregnant women to present with the common CoVid symptoms of fever and muscle aches.  Their babies were more likely to suffer pre-term birth and to land in the neonatal intensive care unit.   Pregnant women with CoVid are sicker than they seem and require close monitoring.   https://www.bmj.com/content/370/bmj.m3391   #covid #pregnancy #ventilator #icu #preterm  ]]>58covid,icu,pregnancy,preterm,ventilatorcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rub-don-t-scratch-that-itch--40907157https://youtu.be/esSmr5c9N-I   Neurobiologists and dermatologists at the University of Miami and Harvard warn that scratching to relieve an itch may be overkill.  They base that recommendation on their analyses of mice with skin itching triggered by injection of chemicals including capsaicin and chloroquine.   The data demonstrate that rubbing and stroking initially increase activity of nerves cells that tell you you’re itchy but nerve activity decreases significantly after you stop the rubbing.  Scratching produces similar neuronal responses but also leads to tissue damage, release of inflammatory mediators, and secondary itchiness.   The lesson to be learned: go gently and rub rather than scratch the itchy site.  More is less.  For instant medicinal relief, rub on over-the-counter Sarna.   https://www.jneurosci.org/content/early/2020/09/03/JNEUROSCI.0091-20.2020   #itch #rub #scratch  ]]>371f71bb-0c44-4474-95f5-5ce0b02d3f0dTue, 15 Sep 2020 02:50:24 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/esSmr5c9N-I   Neurobiologists and dermatologists at the University of Miami and Harvard warn that scratching to relieve an itch may be overkill.  They base that recommendation on their analyses of mice with skin itching...https://youtu.be/esSmr5c9N-I   Neurobiologists and dermatologists at the University of Miami and Harvard warn that scratching to relieve an itch may be overkill.  They base that recommendation on their analyses of mice with skin itching triggered by injection of chemicals including capsaicin and chloroquine.   The data demonstrate that rubbing and stroking initially increase activity of nerves cells that tell you you’re itchy but nerve activity decreases significantly after you stop the rubbing.  Scratching produces similar neuronal responses but also leads to tissue damage, release of inflammatory mediators, and secondary itchiness.   The lesson to be learned: go gently and rub rather than scratch the itchy site.  More is less.  For instant medicinal relief, rub on over-the-counter Sarna.   https://www.jneurosci.org/content/early/2020/09/03/JNEUROSCI.0091-20.2020   #itch #rub #scratch  ]]>64itch,rub,scratchcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kind-granola-has-been-recalled--40207845https://youtu.be/vDoF8xLuoVU   The FDA and the KIND Healthy Snacks have recalled KIND Oats & Honey Granola with Toasted Coconut pouches.  A number of these contain undisclosed sesame seeds.  If you have these pouches at home, do not consume them.  Instead, return them to the store for a full refund.  For additional information, contact KIND Snacks by calling 1-203-803-3653.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/allergy-alert-kind-issues-voluntary-recall-due-undeclared-sesame-seeds-oats-honey   #recall #granola #sesameseeds  ]]>b1a60449-1b55-4832-b46d-8e41ccc32a86Mon, 03 Aug 2020 05:06:03 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/vDoF8xLuoVU   The FDA and the KIND Healthy Snacks have recalled KIND Oats & Honey Granola with Toasted Coconut pouches.  A number of these contain undisclosed sesame seeds.  If you have these pouches at home, do not...https://youtu.be/vDoF8xLuoVU   The FDA and the KIND Healthy Snacks have recalled KIND Oats & Honey Granola with Toasted Coconut pouches.  A number of these contain undisclosed sesame seeds.  If you have these pouches at home, do not consume them.  Instead, return them to the store for a full refund.  For additional information, contact KIND Snacks by calling 1-203-803-3653.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/allergy-alert-kind-issues-voluntary-recall-due-undeclared-sesame-seeds-oats-honey   #recall #granola #sesameseeds  ]]>36granola,recall,sesameseedscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pecan-blend-trail-mix-is-on-recall--40207840https://youtu.be/WsPFNyEXK08   The FDA and Flagstone Foods have recalled Wegman’s Pecan Blend Trail Mix.  This product contains undisclosed almonds and walnuts that could trigger significant allergic reactions.  If you have this this trail mix, don’t consume it but rather return it to the place of purchase for a refund.  For additional information, call Flagstone at 1- 612-222-3857.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/flagstone-foods-llc-issues-voluntary-recall-wegmans-pecan-blend-due-undeclared-almonds-and-walnuts   #recall #trailmix #walnuts #almonds #wegmans  ]]>2e8ba493-dd5f-4407-981b-2d4ca7a3d6aeMon, 03 Aug 2020 05:01:11 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/WsPFNyEXK08   The FDA and Flagstone Foods have recalled Wegman’s Pecan Blend Trail Mix.  This product contains undisclosed almonds and walnuts that could trigger significant allergic reactions.  If you have this this trail...https://youtu.be/WsPFNyEXK08   The FDA and Flagstone Foods have recalled Wegman’s Pecan Blend Trail Mix.  This product contains undisclosed almonds and walnuts that could trigger significant allergic reactions.  If you have this this trail mix, don’t consume it but rather return it to the place of purchase for a refund.  For additional information, call Flagstone at 1- 612-222-3857.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/flagstone-foods-llc-issues-voluntary-recall-wegmans-pecan-blend-due-undeclared-almonds-and-walnuts   #recall #trailmix #walnuts #almonds #wegmans  ]]>35almonds,recall,trailmix,walnuts,wegmanscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cookies-have-been-recalled--40207846https://youtu.be/O-eRmJ8dp_4   The FDA and Happy Colon Foods are recalling Happy Colon Yum Shortbread Cookies and Mmmmm Chocolate Chip Cookies.  Both cookie types contain undeclared milk.  If you have these products, return them to the point of purchase.  For more information, contact Happy Colon Foods by calling 1-855-423-6637.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/happy-colon-foods-llc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-milk-happy-colon-yum-shortbread-cookie-and   #recall #cookies #shortbread #chocolatechip #milk  ]]>cbb2d5db-3821-44b6-80d7-a3601da32b11Mon, 03 Aug 2020 04:56:32 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/O-eRmJ8dp_4   The FDA and Happy Colon Foods are recalling Happy Colon Yum Shortbread Cookies and Mmmmm Chocolate Chip Cookies.  Both cookie types contain undeclared milk.  If you have these products, return them to the...https://youtu.be/O-eRmJ8dp_4   The FDA and Happy Colon Foods are recalling Happy Colon Yum Shortbread Cookies and Mmmmm Chocolate Chip Cookies.  Both cookie types contain undeclared milk.  If you have these products, return them to the point of purchase.  For more information, contact Happy Colon Foods by calling 1-855-423-6637.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/happy-colon-foods-llc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-milk-happy-colon-yum-shortbread-cookie-and   #recall #cookies #shortbread #chocolatechip #milk  ]]>31chocolatechip,cookies,milk,recall,shortbreadcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hostess-raspberry-zingers-on-recall--40207843https://youtu.be/6jJvA-fJJKo   The FDA and Hostess are announcing the recall of Hostess Raspberry Zingers.  These pastries may contain mold.  if you have any of these in your junk food  cabinet, do not consume them.  Return the pastry to the point of purchase for a refund.  For more information, call Hostess at 1-800-483-7253.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/hostess-brands-llc-issues-voluntary-recall-certain-hostessr-raspberry-zingersr-due-potential-mold   #recall #raspberryzingers #hostess #mold  ]]>9d5a7604-7dfe-4b26-a44e-91f29188ef17Mon, 03 Aug 2020 04:50:05 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/6jJvA-fJJKo   The FDA and Hostess are announcing the recall of Hostess Raspberry Zingers.  These pastries may contain mold.  if you have any of these in your junk food  cabinet, do not consume them.  Return the pastry to...https://youtu.be/6jJvA-fJJKo   The FDA and Hostess are announcing the recall of Hostess Raspberry Zingers.  These pastries may contain mold.  if you have any of these in your junk food  cabinet, do not consume them.  Return the pastry to the point of purchase for a refund.  For more information, call Hostess at 1-800-483-7253.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/hostess-brands-llc-issues-voluntary-recall-certain-hostessr-raspberry-zingersr-due-potential-mold   #recall #raspberryzingers #hostess #mold  ]]>31hostess,mold,raspberryzingers,recallcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/whole-food-pastries-and-spinach-artichoke-dip-have-been-recalled--40207838https://youtu.be/U0J3sQJr3fM   The FDA and Whole Foods have recalled several lines of pastry and its Spinach-Artichoke Dip due to undeclared allergens.  Their Kouign-amann pastry has undeclared eggs.  Their Chantilly Key Lime Tartlets have undeclared almonds.  The Spinach-Artichoke Dip contains undeclared egg.  If you have any of these products, do not consume them but return them to Whole Foods for full refunds.  For more information, call 1-844-936-8255.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/allergy-alert-undeclared-egg-kouign-amann-pastries-issued-select-whole-foods-market-stores-seven   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/allergy-alert-undeclared-tree-nut-almond-chantilly-key-lime-tartlets-issued-whole-foods-market   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/allergy-alert-issued-winter-gardens-quality-foods-inc-undeclared-egg-spinach-artichoke-dip   #recall #wholefoods #pastries  ]]>44aa100e-8ba1-4e2c-b334-fb6dba921ed0Mon, 03 Aug 2020 04:44:59 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/U0J3sQJr3fM   The FDA and Whole Foods have recalled several lines of pastry and its Spinach-Artichoke Dip due to undeclared allergens.  Their Kouign-amann pastry has undeclared eggs.  Their Chantilly Key Lime Tartlets have...https://youtu.be/U0J3sQJr3fM   The FDA and Whole Foods have recalled several lines of pastry and its Spinach-Artichoke Dip due to undeclared allergens.  Their Kouign-amann pastry has undeclared eggs.  Their Chantilly Key Lime Tartlets have undeclared almonds.  The Spinach-Artichoke Dip contains undeclared egg.  If you have any of these products, do not consume them but return them to Whole Foods for full refunds.  For more information, call 1-844-936-8255.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/allergy-alert-undeclared-egg-kouign-amann-pastries-issued-select-whole-foods-market-stores-seven   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/allergy-alert-undeclared-tree-nut-almond-chantilly-key-lime-tartlets-issued-whole-foods-market   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/allergy-alert-issued-winter-gardens-quality-foods-inc-undeclared-egg-spinach-artichoke-dip   #recall #wholefoods #pastries  ]]>41pastries,recall,wholefoodscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/child-iron-supplements-on-recall--40207847https://youtu.be/oAgFsSJdl0c   The FDA Wellements LLC, and Upspring  announce the recall of  Wellements Iron Drops and Upspring Baby Iron + Immunity dietary supplements.  These supplements may contain undisclosed milk allergens.  If you have these products, return them to the place of purchase.  Alternatively, contact Wellements by calling 1-800-255-2690 or contact Upspring by calling 1-512-828-7988 and request full refunds.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/wellements-llc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-milk-allergen-two-lots-iron-drops-and-iron-drops   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/upspring-llc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-milk-upspring-baby-iron-immunity   #recall #ironsupplement #milk  ]]>865b0f53-c6c9-407d-a130-59ac8447bda4Mon, 03 Aug 2020 04:40:00 +0000Howard G. Smith MD    Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/oAgFsSJdl0c   The FDA Wellements LLC, and Upspring  announce the recall of  Wellements Iron Drops and Upspring Baby Iron + Immunity dietary supplements.  These supplements may contain undisclosed milk allergens.  If you...https://youtu.be/oAgFsSJdl0c   The FDA Wellements LLC, and Upspring  announce the recall of  Wellements Iron Drops and Upspring Baby Iron + Immunity dietary supplements.  These supplements may contain undisclosed milk allergens.  If you have these products, return them to the place of purchase.  Alternatively, contact Wellements by calling 1-800-255-2690 or contact Upspring by calling 1-512-828-7988 and request full refunds.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/wellements-llc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-milk-allergen-two-lots-iron-drops-and-iron-drops   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/upspring-llc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-milk-upspring-baby-iron-immunity   #recall #ironsupplement #milk  ]]>42ironsupplement,milk,recallcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hand-sanitizers-with-wood-alcohol-recalled--40207851https://youtu.be/lZmEgXaqgJM   The FDA and multiple companies have announced the recall of hand sanitizers due to their contamination with poisonous methanol.  These include All Clean, Blumen, Optimus, Born Basic, Scent Theory, Resource Recover & Trading, Assured, Modena, and Herbacil.  If you have any of these, do not use them.  Return them to the place of purchase for a refund.    https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts   #recalls #handsanitizer #methanol  ]]>777387f8-613c-4f8a-adf9-31c3f1f7525bMon, 03 Aug 2020 04:34:33 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/lZmEgXaqgJM   The FDA and multiple companies have announced the recall of hand sanitizers due to their contamination with poisonous methanol.  These include All Clean, Blumen, Optimus, Born Basic, Scent Theory, Resource...https://youtu.be/lZmEgXaqgJM   The FDA and multiple companies have announced the recall of hand sanitizers due to their contamination with poisonous methanol.  These include All Clean, Blumen, Optimus, Born Basic, Scent Theory, Resource Recover & Trading, Assured, Modena, and Herbacil.  If you have any of these, do not use them.  Return them to the place of purchase for a refund.    https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts   #recalls #handsanitizer #methanol  ]]>36handsanitizer,methanol,recallscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/manhattan-ball-activity-toys-on-recall--40207839https://youtu.be/yGooUN-yn58   The CPSC sand Manhattan Toy have recalled the Manhattan Ball Activity Toys sold exclusively through Target.  The toy’s plastic tubes may detach releasing small silicone tethers that pose a choking hazard to young children.  Do not permit your baby to play with this toy.   Return it to the nearest Target store for a complete refund.  For more information, call Manhattan Toy at 1-800-541-1345.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Manhattan-Toy-Recalls-Manhattan-Ball-Activity-Toys-Due-to-Choking-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-at-Target   #recall #manhattanball #choking  ]]>b646b881-801e-4ea5-b803-53d6695be833Mon, 03 Aug 2020 04:29:09 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/yGooUN-yn58   The CPSC sand Manhattan Toy have recalled the Manhattan Ball Activity Toys sold exclusively through Target.  The toy’s plastic tubes may detach releasing small silicone tethers that pose a choking hazard to...https://youtu.be/yGooUN-yn58   The CPSC sand Manhattan Toy have recalled the Manhattan Ball Activity Toys sold exclusively through Target.  The toy’s plastic tubes may detach releasing small silicone tethers that pose a choking hazard to young children.  Do not permit your baby to play with this toy.   Return it to the nearest Target store for a complete refund.  For more information, call Manhattan Toy at 1-800-541-1345.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Manhattan-Toy-Recalls-Manhattan-Ball-Activity-Toys-Due-to-Choking-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-at-Target   #recall #manhattanball #choking  ]]>41choking,manhattanball,recallcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rocky-mountain-bike-recall--40207844https://youtu.be/tssOJboTCCM   The CPSC and Rocky Mountain have recalled the Non-Electric Instinct, Instinct BC, and Pipeline Bicycles.  These units’ front frame triangle can crack and cause separation of the head tube from the frame leading to falls and other injuries.  If you have one of these bikes, discontinue using and call Rocky Mountain at 1-877-744-1515 for more information and to arrange a repair.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Rocky-Mountain-Bicycles-Recalls-Non-Electric-Instinct-Instinct-BC-and-Pipeline-Bicycles-with-Alloy-Frames-Due-to-Fall-and-Injury-Hazards   #recall #bicycles #rockymountain #frame  ]]>53ac5f8f-6c5f-4893-a908-44250e7553b3Mon, 03 Aug 2020 04:24:36 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/tssOJboTCCM   The CPSC and Rocky Mountain have recalled the Non-Electric Instinct, Instinct BC, and Pipeline Bicycles.  These units’ front frame triangle can crack and cause separation of the head tube from the frame...https://youtu.be/tssOJboTCCM   The CPSC and Rocky Mountain have recalled the Non-Electric Instinct, Instinct BC, and Pipeline Bicycles.  These units’ front frame triangle can crack and cause separation of the head tube from the frame leading to falls and other injuries.  If you have one of these bikes, discontinue using and call Rocky Mountain at 1-877-744-1515 for more information and to arrange a repair.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Rocky-Mountain-Bicycles-Recalls-Non-Electric-Instinct-Instinct-BC-and-Pipeline-Bicycles-with-Alloy-Frames-Due-to-Fall-and-Injury-Hazards   #recall #bicycles #rockymountain #frame  ]]>40bicycles,frame,recall,rockymountaincleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/greenpan-simmerlite-dutch-ovens-have-been-recalled--40207842https://youtu.be/H9yYXXn73Yc   The CPSC and the Cookware Company announce recall of the Greenpan Simmerlite Dutch Ovens.  The lid on this pan may explode while it is inside your oven leading to injuries and burns.  If you have one of these, stop using it and contact the Cookware company at 1-877-926-6526 to arrange for a replacement glass lid or a refund.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Cookware-Company-Recalls-Greenpan-SimmerLite-Dutch-Ovens-Due-to-Burn-and-Injury-Hazards   #recall #dutchoven  #explosion  ]]>230e7a8a-8970-4e38-8725-499e26b0a568Mon, 03 Aug 2020 04:19:40 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/H9yYXXn73Yc   The CPSC and the Cookware Company announce recall of the Greenpan Simmerlite Dutch Ovens.  The lid on this pan may explode while it is inside your oven leading to injuries and burns.  If you have one of...https://youtu.be/H9yYXXn73Yc   The CPSC and the Cookware Company announce recall of the Greenpan Simmerlite Dutch Ovens.  The lid on this pan may explode while it is inside your oven leading to injuries and burns.  If you have one of these, stop using it and contact the Cookware company at 1-877-926-6526 to arrange for a replacement glass lid or a refund.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Cookware-Company-Recalls-Greenpan-SimmerLite-Dutch-Ovens-Due-to-Burn-and-Injury-Hazards   #recall #dutchoven  #explosion  ]]>37dutchoven,explosion,recallcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/davinci-bassinets-on-recall--40207848https://youtu.be/iK7KsrMO_RE   The CPSC and DaVinci announce the recall of the DaVinci Bassinet.  The mattress may become accidentally disengaged that could lead to an infant fall or entrapment.  If you have one of these bassinets, stop using it immediately and call DaVinci for a free repair kit.  You may reach the company by calling 1-833-932-0208.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/DaVinci-Recalls-Bassinets-Due-to-Fall-and-Entrapment-Hazards-Recall-Alert   #recall #bassinet #davinci #fall #entrapment #parenting  ]]>fa67c63f-1f2e-4f8a-b370-d050d5c496aeMon, 03 Aug 2020 04:13:47 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/iK7KsrMO_RE   The CPSC and DaVinci announce the recall of the DaVinci Bassinet.  The mattress may become accidentally disengaged that could lead to an infant fall or entrapment.  If you have one of these bassinets, stop...https://youtu.be/iK7KsrMO_RE   The CPSC and DaVinci announce the recall of the DaVinci Bassinet.  The mattress may become accidentally disengaged that could lead to an infant fall or entrapment.  If you have one of these bassinets, stop using it immediately and call DaVinci for a free repair kit.  You may reach the company by calling 1-833-932-0208.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/DaVinci-Recalls-Bassinets-Due-to-Fall-and-Entrapment-Hazards-Recall-Alert   #recall #bassinet #davinci #fall #entrapment #parenting  ]]>35bassinet,davinci,entrapment,fall,parenting,recallcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/silvercrest-bread-makers-recalled--40207849https://youtu.be/1Ewgh7960eA   The CPSC and Lidl US have recalled the Silvercrest Bread Maker.  The appliance lid may become energized leading to an electric shock. If you have this device, unplug it.  You may return the device at a Lidl US store in VA, NC, SC, MD, GA, DE, PA, NJ, or NY.  For more information, call the company at 1-844-747-5435.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Lidl-US-Recalls-Silvercrest-Bread-Makers-Due-to-Electric-Shock-Hazard   #recall #breadmaker #lidl #shock  ]]>4d9a6cff-2205-4b9d-86fd-c207c2761698Sun, 02 Aug 2020 22:34:31 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/1Ewgh7960eA   The CPSC and Lidl US have recalled the Silvercrest Bread Maker.  The appliance lid may become energized leading to an electric shock. If you have this device, unplug it.  You may return the device at a Lidl...https://youtu.be/1Ewgh7960eA   The CPSC and Lidl US have recalled the Silvercrest Bread Maker.  The appliance lid may become energized leading to an electric shock. If you have this device, unplug it.  You may return the device at a Lidl US store in VA, NC, SC, MD, GA, DE, PA, NJ, or NY.  For more information, call the company at 1-844-747-5435.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Lidl-US-Recalls-Silvercrest-Bread-Makers-Due-to-Electric-Shock-Hazard   #recall #breadmaker #lidl #shock  ]]>39breadmaker,lidl,recall,shockcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/covid-is-primarily-airborne--40207850https://youtu.be/wF60DbdWpDE   CoVid virus is primarily spread by virus riding in mist aerosols rather than in droplets.  Harvard epidemiologists draw this conclusion from their study of transmission onboard a Diamond Princess Cruise ship.   The researchers analyzed 132 individual episodes of viral spread and found that large respiratory droplets were responsible about 40% of the time while aerosols transmitted the virus in nearly 60%.  Overall, 70% of transmission occurred through the air while only 30% of spread occurs via surfaces.   Bottom line: mask up to block droplets and aerosols.  Use or make masks with 3 layers of high thread count cotton or, better yet, N95, KN95, FFP2, or HEPA H13-14 filters.  Also distance and wash.   https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.07.13.20153049v1.full.pdf   #covid #aerosol #droplets #fomites #cruises  ]]>7cbedfd4-faf7-4365-b0cb-5fc32666deeaSun, 02 Aug 2020 22:29:11 +0000Howard G. Smith MDVidcast:  https://youtu.be/wF60DbdWpDE   CoVid virus is primarily spread by virus riding in mist aerosols rather than in droplets.  Harvard epidemiologists draw this conclusion from their study of transmission onboard a Diamond Princess Cruise ship.  ...https://youtu.be/wF60DbdWpDE   CoVid virus is primarily spread by virus riding in mist aerosols rather than in droplets.  Harvard epidemiologists draw this conclusion from their study of transmission onboard a Diamond Princess Cruise ship.   The researchers analyzed 132 individual episodes of viral spread and found that large respiratory droplets were responsible about 40% of the time while aerosols transmitted the virus in nearly 60%.  Overall, 70% of transmission occurred through the air while only 30% of spread occurs via surfaces.   Bottom line: mask up to block droplets and aerosols.  Use or make masks with 3 layers of high thread count cotton or, better yet, N95, KN95, FFP2, or HEPA H13-14 filters.  Also distance and wash.   https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.07.13.20153049v1.full.pdf   #covid #aerosol #droplets #fomites #cruises  ]]>68covid,cruises,droplets,fomites,maskscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fido-may-help-lick-covid--40207841https://youtu.be/BUzAQyrnQ2c   A group of trained Australian dogs can sniff out CoVid-infected persons with excellent and sometimes 100% accuracy.  These highly-trained canines are part of an international program coordinated by France’s National Veterinary School.   The animals are conditioned to detect characteristic odors emanating from the respiratory tracts of CoVid-infected persons using the same protocols used for explosive-detection training.  This work seems perfectly safe for dogs as they are resistant to CoVd-19 infection.   Cohorts of such trained animals will be deployed in airports, mass transit stations, and even in schools to permit instantaneous detection of CoVid-infected persons.  CoVid infection will be confirmed by standard viral testing.   https://www.newswise.com/coronavirus/covid-19-dogs-could-be-sniffing-out-cases-in-months/?article_id=735562   #covid #dogs #screening  ]]>557bb5a1-c6e6-476d-9035-d81f061a57b8Sun, 02 Aug 2020 22:24:10 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/BUzAQyrnQ2c   A group of trained Australian dogs can sniff out CoVid-infected persons with excellent and sometimes 100% accuracy.  These highly-trained canines are part of an international program coordinated by France’s...https://youtu.be/BUzAQyrnQ2c   A group of trained Australian dogs can sniff out CoVid-infected persons with excellent and sometimes 100% accuracy.  These highly-trained canines are part of an international program coordinated by France’s National Veterinary School.   The animals are conditioned to detect characteristic odors emanating from the respiratory tracts of CoVid-infected persons using the same protocols used for explosive-detection training.  This work seems perfectly safe for dogs as they are resistant to CoVd-19 infection.   Cohorts of such trained animals will be deployed in airports, mass transit stations, and even in schools to permit instantaneous detection of CoVid-infected persons.  CoVid infection will be confirmed by standard viral testing.   https://www.newswise.com/coronavirus/covid-19-dogs-could-be-sniffing-out-cases-in-months/?article_id=735562   #covid #dogs #screening  ]]>60covid,dogs,screeningcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/breast-milk-crowd-sourcing-can-be-risky-reprise--39932182https://youtu.be/Xf9BlYSw2zM   Breast milk is the best milk for your baby.  If you supplement your own with some from a friend, neighbor, or a co-op, you could be dangerously exposing your child to viruses, disease, dangerous drugs, or inappropriate medications.   Researchers at New York’s Northwell Children’s Medical Center surveyed 650 mothers.  Half of them had no concerns about the safety of informally donated breast milk, and 80% of those who did give it to their babies never medically screened the donors.   Mothers needing supplemental breast milk can obtain it from registered milk banks that do screen donors carefully. Failing that, formula is second best, but using it will not sicken or poison your infant.   https://www.aap.org/en-us/about-the-aap/aap-press-room/pages/Informal-Sharing-of-Breast-Milk-Gains-Popularity-Among-Women-Despite-Safety-Risks.aspx    https://www.northwell.edu/news/banking-the-benefits-of-breast-milk   #Breastfeeding #milkbanks #breastmilk #crowdsourcing  ]]>5713b126-a857-4d39-a545-cb9c6112657aMon, 20 Jul 2020 13:00:00 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/Xf9BlYSw2zM   Breast milk is the best milk for your baby.  If you supplement your own with some from a friend, neighbor, or a co-op, you could be dangerously exposing your child to viruses, disease, dangerous drugs, or...https://youtu.be/Xf9BlYSw2zM   Breast milk is the best milk for your baby.  If you supplement your own with some from a friend, neighbor, or a co-op, you could be dangerously exposing your child to viruses, disease, dangerous drugs, or inappropriate medications.   Researchers at New York’s Northwell Children’s Medical Center surveyed 650 mothers.  Half of them had no concerns about the safety of informally donated breast milk, and 80% of those who did give it to their babies never medically screened the donors.   Mothers needing supplemental breast milk can obtain it from registered milk banks that do screen donors carefully. Failing that, formula is second best, but using it will not sicken or poison your infant.   https://www.aap.org/en-us/about-the-aap/aap-press-room/pages/Informal-Sharing-of-Breast-Milk-Gains-Popularity-Among-Women-Despite-Safety-Risks.aspx    https://www.northwell.edu/news/banking-the-benefits-of-breast-milk   #Breastfeeding #milkbanks #breastmilk #crowdsourcing  ]]>58breastfeeding,breastmilk,crowdsourcing,milkbankscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/overeating-when-young-triggers-cancer-reprise--39932181https://youtu.be/E81hPNLni9k   Wolfing down those beers and donuts under the age of 40 can increase your risk of mid-life cancer by as much as 70%.  That conclusion and others from a large European study was just published in the International Journal of Epidemiology.   Data from 220,000 subjects showed that overweight women had a 70% greater risk of uterine cancer and overweight men a 58% higher risk of kidney cancer but also a 29 percent greater risk of colon cancer.     Moderate your eating throughout life to keep medical disasters like cancer, heart disease, and stroke from your door.  Overindulgence when you’re young can not be undone.   Tone Bjørge, Christel Häggström, Sara Ghaderi, Gabriele Nagel, Jonas Manjer, Steinar Tretli, Hanno Ulmer, Sophia Harlid, Ann H Rosendahl, Alois Lang, Pär Stattin, Tanja Stocks, Anders Engeland. BMI and weight changes and risk of obesity-related cancers: a pooled European cohort study. International Journal of Epidemiology, 2019; DOI: 10.1093/ije/dyz188   #Overweight #obese #cancer]]>77f63b24-3666-4614-b85d-822432fd56afMon, 20 Jul 2020 13:00:00 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/E81hPNLni9k   Wolfing down those beers and donuts under the age of 40 can increase your risk of mid-life cancer by as much as 70%.  That conclusion and others from a large European study was just published in the...https://youtu.be/E81hPNLni9k   Wolfing down those beers and donuts under the age of 40 can increase your risk of mid-life cancer by as much as 70%.  That conclusion and others from a large European study was just published in the International Journal of Epidemiology.   Data from 220,000 subjects showed that overweight women had a 70% greater risk of uterine cancer and overweight men a 58% higher risk of kidney cancer but also a 29 percent greater risk of colon cancer.     Moderate your eating throughout life to keep medical disasters like cancer, heart disease, and stroke from your door.  Overindulgence when you’re young can not be undone.   Tone Bjørge, Christel Häggström, Sara Ghaderi, Gabriele Nagel, Jonas Manjer, Steinar Tretli, Hanno Ulmer, Sophia Harlid, Ann H Rosendahl, Alois Lang, Pär Stattin, Tanja Stocks, Anders Engeland. BMI and weight changes and risk of obesity-related cancers: a pooled European cohort study. International Journal of Epidemiology, 2019; DOI: 10.1093/ije/dyz188   #Overweight #obese #cancer]]>55cancer,obese,overweightcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/online-gamers-health-at-risk-reprise--39932179https://youtu.be/41B3FV_b1V4   Competitive electronic gamers risk eye, neck and back, wrist, and hand overuse disorders.  E-Sports medicine investigators at the New York Institute of Technology review current knowledge about the risks.   Esport athletes practice upwards of 10 hours a day.  Their eyes and hands make more than 10 moves a second.     Some 56% of gamers develop blurry vision, low back pain, and muscle tension headaches.  Pain in the hand and wrist due to carpal tunnel inflammation and tendinitis develop in 30% of pro players.   Professional gaming and the devices used for practice and play must limit the frequency and duration of sitting, gazing, and hand motions.  Otherwise, players will face disability retirements at very young ages.   Hallie Zwibel, Joanne DiFrancisco-Donoghue, Amanda DeFeo, Sheldon Yao. An Osteopathic Physician's Approach to the Esports Athlete. The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, 2019; 119 (11): 756 DOI: 10.7556/jaoa.2019.125   #Egaming #blurryvision #backpain #headaches  ]]>53df853a-30e1-4d83-8a1a-91ee6508669eMon, 20 Jul 2020 13:00:00 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/41B3FV_b1V4   Competitive electronic gamers risk eye, neck and back, wrist, and hand overuse disorders.  E-Sports medicine investigators at the New York Institute of Technology review current knowledge about the risks.  ...https://youtu.be/41B3FV_b1V4   Competitive electronic gamers risk eye, neck and back, wrist, and hand overuse disorders.  E-Sports medicine investigators at the New York Institute of Technology review current knowledge about the risks.   Esport athletes practice upwards of 10 hours a day.  Their eyes and hands make more than 10 moves a second.     Some 56% of gamers develop blurry vision, low back pain, and muscle tension headaches.  Pain in the hand and wrist due to carpal tunnel inflammation and tendinitis develop in 30% of pro players.   Professional gaming and the devices used for practice and play must limit the frequency and duration of sitting, gazing, and hand motions.  Otherwise, players will face disability retirements at very young ages.   Hallie Zwibel, Joanne DiFrancisco-Donoghue, Amanda DeFeo, Sheldon Yao. An Osteopathic Physician's Approach to the Esports Athlete. The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, 2019; 119 (11): 756 DOI: 10.7556/jaoa.2019.125   #Egaming #blurryvision #backpain #headaches  ]]>59backpain,blurryvision,egaming,headachescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/running-better-by-rubber-banding-your-feet-reprise--39932178https://youtu.be/ozRY5Fj2CMw   Endurance running with a resistance band connecting your shoes can increase your running efficiency by over 9%.  Mechanical engineers at UC-Santa Barbara clocked runners with and without latex surgical tubing connecting their feet.   The tubing stores kinetic energy as the legs move past one another, and that energy helps power the next cycle.  The result: shorter, quicker steps jacking up the average stride from 90 steps/min to 100.     The tubing also reduces the effort to bounce on the feet, and these band-powered runners feel light and fast.  Their average running efficiency increased about 6%.    Buy the surgical tubing online and cut it to 25% of leg length.  Then give it a try.   Cole S. Simpson, Cara G. Welker, Scott D. Uhlrich, Sean M. Sketch, Rachel W. Jackson, Scott L. Delp, Steve H. Collins, Jessica C. Selinger, Elliot W. Hawkes. Connecting the legs with a spring improves human running economy. The Journal of Experimental Biology, 2019; 222 (17): jeb202895 DOI: 10.1242/jeb.202895   #Running #resistanceband  ]]>08b56259-6121-4321-939b-26476c5cb680Mon, 20 Jul 2020 13:00:00 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/ozRY5Fj2CMw   Endurance running with a resistance band connecting your shoes can increase your running efficiency by over 9%.  Mechanical engineers at UC-Santa Barbara clocked runners with and without latex surgical tubing...https://youtu.be/ozRY5Fj2CMw   Endurance running with a resistance band connecting your shoes can increase your running efficiency by over 9%.  Mechanical engineers at UC-Santa Barbara clocked runners with and without latex surgical tubing connecting their feet.   The tubing stores kinetic energy as the legs move past one another, and that energy helps power the next cycle.  The result: shorter, quicker steps jacking up the average stride from 90 steps/min to 100.     The tubing also reduces the effort to bounce on the feet, and these band-powered runners feel light and fast.  Their average running efficiency increased about 6%.    Buy the surgical tubing online and cut it to 25% of leg length.  Then give it a try.   Cole S. Simpson, Cara G. Welker, Scott D. Uhlrich, Sean M. Sketch, Rachel W. Jackson, Scott L. Delp, Steve H. Collins, Jessica C. Selinger, Elliot W. Hawkes. Connecting the legs with a spring improves human running economy. The Journal of Experimental Biology, 2019; 222 (17): jeb202895 DOI: 10.1242/jeb.202895   #Running #resistanceband  ]]>59resistanceband,runningcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-problem-solve-as-you-sleep-reprise--39932177https://youtu.be/lBODKtNNKqM   A happy tune is THE secret to unmasking solutions to your dilemmas as you get some ZZZs.  This remarkable discovery comes to us from Northwestern University psychologists.   Investigators tested 57 subjects presenting them with tricky puzzles the evening before sleep. Each puzzle was accompanied by a unique sound.  Then, as they slept, they heard the unique sounds of half the brain teasers.  The next morning, the participants were able to solve those puzzles whose sounds they heard while sleeping some 55% more efficiently.   If you have an nagging issue, try associating a tune with it.  Then play the song at low levels as you sleep.  You might just wake up with a brighter idea.   Kristin E. G. Sanders, Samuel Osburn, Ken A. Paller, etal.  Targeted Memory Reactivation During Sleep Improves Next-Day Problem Solving.  Psychological Science, 10/19; https://doi.org/10.1177/0956797619873344   #Sleep #problemsolving #creativity  ]]>4a17072a-617d-48e3-a6ca-c2e4ee83da8aMon, 20 Jul 2020 13:00:00 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/lBODKtNNKqM   A happy tune is THE secret to unmasking solutions to your dilemmas as you get some ZZZs.  This remarkable discovery comes to us from Northwestern University psychologists.   Investigators tested 57 subjects...https://youtu.be/lBODKtNNKqM   A happy tune is THE secret to unmasking solutions to your dilemmas as you get some ZZZs.  This remarkable discovery comes to us from Northwestern University psychologists.   Investigators tested 57 subjects presenting them with tricky puzzles the evening before sleep. Each puzzle was accompanied by a unique sound.  Then, as they slept, they heard the unique sounds of half the brain teasers.  The next morning, the participants were able to solve those puzzles whose sounds they heard while sleeping some 55% more efficiently.   If you have an nagging issue, try associating a tune with it.  Then play the song at low levels as you sleep.  You might just wake up with a brighter idea.   Kristin E. G. Sanders, Samuel Osburn, Ken A. Paller, etal.  Targeted Memory Reactivation During Sleep Improves Next-Day Problem Solving.  Psychological Science, 10/19; https://doi.org/10.1177/0956797619873344   #Sleep #problemsolving #creativity  ]]>57creativity,problemsolving,sleepcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tvs-and-cellphones-trigger-more-sugar-and-caffeine-consumption-reprise--39932176https://youtu.be/gFWiaBxLy2k   Adding just one hour of TV or cell use each day bumps teen sugar and caffeine intake beyond World Health Organization guidelines.  Pediatricians at Canada’s McMaster University studied more than 32,000 US students from 8th through 10th grade.   The additional hour of TV bumped the risk of exceeding WHO sugar guidelines by 32% and caffeine guidelines by 28%.  The hour of cell use raised the risk of exceeding both sugar and caffeine limits by 14%.   Watching TV or talking on the cell distracts teens from what they put into their mouths.  Replace the soda and snacks on the side table with abundant ice cold water and fiber-rich fruits and vegetables.   Kelly M. Bradbury, Ofir Turel, Katherine M. Morrison. Electronic device use and beverage related sugar and caffeine intake in US adolescents. PLOS ONE, 2019 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0223912   #TV #Cellphone #snacks #sugar #caffeine  ]]>5e6d7d74-ea00-473d-8029-6377d7b1c5d5Mon, 20 Jul 2020 13:00:00 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/gFWiaBxLy2k   Adding just one hour of TV or cell use each day bumps teen sugar and caffeine intake beyond World Health Organization guidelines.  Pediatricians at Canada’s McMaster University studied more than 32,000 US...https://youtu.be/gFWiaBxLy2k   Adding just one hour of TV or cell use each day bumps teen sugar and caffeine intake beyond World Health Organization guidelines.  Pediatricians at Canada’s McMaster University studied more than 32,000 US students from 8th through 10th grade.   The additional hour of TV bumped the risk of exceeding WHO sugar guidelines by 32% and caffeine guidelines by 28%.  The hour of cell use raised the risk of exceeding both sugar and caffeine limits by 14%.   Watching TV or talking on the cell distracts teens from what they put into their mouths.  Replace the soda and snacks on the side table with abundant ice cold water and fiber-rich fruits and vegetables.   Kelly M. Bradbury, Ofir Turel, Katherine M. Morrison. Electronic device use and beverage related sugar and caffeine intake in US adolescents. PLOS ONE, 2019 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0223912   #TV #Cellphone #snacks #sugar #caffeine  ]]>57caffeine,cellphone,snacks,sugar,tvcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/more-school-fewer-alcoholics-reprise--39932175https://youtu.be/fCEfcgUYoww   Nearly 4 extra years of education cuts a risk of alcohol dependence by 50%.  National Institutes of Health investigators draw this conclusion from their study of 780,000 participants.   The genetic markers linked to more education were not associated with less alcohol consumption but rather with less binge drinking, fewer memory gaps due to drinking, fewer drinks on average per drinking day, and a lower weekly intake of beer or hard cider.  Added education did link to more alcohol with meals and more wine consumption.   Our politicians now talk about extending public education to include 4 years of college or vocational training.  One benefit of these additional years after high school may be fewer Americans with alcohol addiction.   Rosoff et al. Educational attainment impacts drinking behaviors and risk for alcohol dependence: results from a two-sample Mendelian randomization study with ~780,000 participants. Molecular Psychiatry, 2019 DOI: 10.1038/s41380-019-0535-9   #Highereducation #college #trades #alcoholism  ]]>61259eaf-8c0f-468d-8997-8a1ebac4e6b4Mon, 20 Jul 2020 13:00:00 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/fCEfcgUYoww   Nearly 4 extra years of education cuts a risk of alcohol dependence by 50%.  National Institutes of Health investigators draw this conclusion from their study of 780,000 participants.   The genetic markers...https://youtu.be/fCEfcgUYoww   Nearly 4 extra years of education cuts a risk of alcohol dependence by 50%.  National Institutes of Health investigators draw this conclusion from their study of 780,000 participants.   The genetic markers linked to more education were not associated with less alcohol consumption but rather with less binge drinking, fewer memory gaps due to drinking, fewer drinks on average per drinking day, and a lower weekly intake of beer or hard cider.  Added education did link to more alcohol with meals and more wine consumption.   Our politicians now talk about extending public education to include 4 years of college or vocational training.  One benefit of these additional years after high school may be fewer Americans with alcohol addiction.   Rosoff et al. Educational attainment impacts drinking behaviors and risk for alcohol dependence: results from a two-sample Mendelian randomization study with ~780,000 participants. Molecular Psychiatry, 2019 DOI: 10.1038/s41380-019-0535-9   #Highereducation #college #trades #alcoholism  ]]>58alcoholism,college,highereducation,tradescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/at-what-age-may-a-child-be-left-home-alone-reprise--39932172https://youtu.be/m6M2lU9hcs8   A full 80% of child and family social workers would consider it parental neglect if a child under the age of 10 is left home alone.   Most considered it criminal neglect if a child under 12 left alone becomes injured.     University of Iowa researchers report this conclusion after polling 485 pediatric social workers.  They remind us that more than 40% of pediatric injury-driven deaths are due to lack of adult supervision   Given these standards, the “Home Alone” parents would likely face criminal charges for accidentally leaving little Kevin behind.  He might even end up in a foster home if the relentless but inept home invaders actually harmed him.   https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/10/191025075904.htm   #Homealone #parenting  #neglect  ]]>0d21a067-ca46-4eef-a63e-8da471b0dcfeMon, 20 Jul 2020 13:00:00 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/m6M2lU9hcs8   A full 80% of child and family social workers would consider it parental neglect if a child under the age of 10 is left home alone.   Most considered it criminal neglect if a child under 12 left alone becomes...https://youtu.be/m6M2lU9hcs8   A full 80% of child and family social workers would consider it parental neglect if a child under the age of 10 is left home alone.   Most considered it criminal neglect if a child under 12 left alone becomes injured.     University of Iowa researchers report this conclusion after polling 485 pediatric social workers.  They remind us that more than 40% of pediatric injury-driven deaths are due to lack of adult supervision   Given these standards, the “Home Alone” parents would likely face criminal charges for accidentally leaving little Kevin behind.  He might even end up in a foster home if the relentless but inept home invaders actually harmed him.   https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/10/191025075904.htm   #Homealone #parenting  #neglect  ]]>57homealone,neglect,parentingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stress-triggers-lying-reprise--39932170https://youtu.be/jTLu0SqTsrw   If you’re pressured to answer a question, you will answer with a response designed to please the questioner even if its a lie.  UC-Santa Barbara psychologists draw this conclusion after testing a total of 3,000 participants.   Research shows that the human mind has two processing components: the higher functioning, rational section and the more instinctive, animalistic section.  Time pressure and stress spark visceral brain output which is often irrational and downright false.   We should all be aware that our human impulse to answer quickly can get us in deep trouble with our families as well as the law.  When in doubt, the 5 most important words you can use are “let me think about it!”   John Protzko, Claire M. Zedelius, Jonathan W. Schooler. Rushing to Appear Virtuous: Time Pressure Increases Socially Desirable Responding. Psychological Science, 2019; 095679761986793 DOI: 10.1177/0956797619867939   #Impulsivity #lying #stress  ]]>772a03c3-c93a-4037-9d7a-a595bd0cdfe0Mon, 20 Jul 2020 13:00:00 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/jTLu0SqTsrw   If you’re pressured to answer a question, you will answer with a response designed to please the questioner even if its a lie.  UC-Santa Barbara psychologists draw this conclusion after testing a total of...https://youtu.be/jTLu0SqTsrw   If you’re pressured to answer a question, you will answer with a response designed to please the questioner even if its a lie.  UC-Santa Barbara psychologists draw this conclusion after testing a total of 3,000 participants.   Research shows that the human mind has two processing components: the higher functioning, rational section and the more instinctive, animalistic section.  Time pressure and stress spark visceral brain output which is often irrational and downright false.   We should all be aware that our human impulse to answer quickly can get us in deep trouble with our families as well as the law.  When in doubt, the 5 most important words you can use are “let me think about it!”   John Protzko, Claire M. Zedelius, Jonathan W. Schooler. Rushing to Appear Virtuous: Time Pressure Increases Socially Desirable Responding. Psychological Science, 2019; 095679761986793 DOI: 10.1177/0956797619867939   #Impulsivity #lying #stress  ]]>55impulsivity,lying,stresscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-it-safe-avoiding-a-repeat-c-section-reprise--39932186https://youtu.be/Cx1EWDS3Cok   Most women are counseled to try a vaginal delivery following a previous Caesarian section (VBAC).  The latest evidence from the University of Oxford questions the wisdom of that recommendation.   More than 74,000 Scottish births over a 13 year period show that a VBAC is associated with a 7 fold higher risk of a uterine rupture, a 3 fold  higher risk of surgical injury, and a two-fold higher risk of sepsis and blood transfusion.  There is also a greater risk of stillbirth, a NICU admission, and a need for neonatal resuscitation.   If you’ve had a C-section and your OB is recommending a vaginal delivery, question carefully whether that choice is right for you.   Kathryn E. Fitzpatrick, Jennifer J. Kurinczuk, Sohinee Bhattacharya, Maria A. Quigley. Planned mode of delivery after previous cesarean section and short-term maternal and perinatal outcomes: A population-based record linkage cohort study in Scotland. PLOS Medicine, 2019; 16 (9): e1002913 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1002913   #Csection #VBAC #vaginaldelivery  ]]>d5ab0c06-ed84-41d4-97a1-57e7cfe5c80eMon, 13 Jul 2020 13:00:00 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/Cx1EWDS3Cok   Most women are counseled to try a vaginal delivery following a previous Caesarian section (VBAC).  The latest evidence from the University of Oxford questions the wisdom of that recommendation.   More than...https://youtu.be/Cx1EWDS3Cok   Most women are counseled to try a vaginal delivery following a previous Caesarian section (VBAC).  The latest evidence from the University of Oxford questions the wisdom of that recommendation.   More than 74,000 Scottish births over a 13 year period show that a VBAC is associated with a 7 fold higher risk of a uterine rupture, a 3 fold  higher risk of surgical injury, and a two-fold higher risk of sepsis and blood transfusion.  There is also a greater risk of stillbirth, a NICU admission, and a need for neonatal resuscitation.   If you’ve had a C-section and your OB is recommending a vaginal delivery, question carefully whether that choice is right for you.   Kathryn E. Fitzpatrick, Jennifer J. Kurinczuk, Sohinee Bhattacharya, Maria A. Quigley. Planned mode of delivery after previous cesarean section and short-term maternal and perinatal outcomes: A population-based record linkage cohort study in Scotland. PLOS Medicine, 2019; 16 (9): e1002913 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1002913   #Csection #VBAC #vaginaldelivery  ]]>57csection,vaginaldelivery,vbaccleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/have-time-outs-passed-their-time-reprise--39932185https://youtu.be/ZYkfn_mauO8   The common child discipline, the good old time out, is safe and effective.  University of Michigan pediatric psychologists report this conclusion after studying a large group of children in Early Had State Research study at 3 points in their early development: around 3, 4 and 10 years of age.   Despite the statements found on 30% of parental advice websites, time outs are recommended by the Academy of Pediatrics and not associated with anxiety, depression, aggressive behavior, or loss of self-control.     Time outs are part of my 4 commandments of good parenting that I’ll review in another report.   Rachel M. Knight, Jeremy Albright, Lindsay Deling, Dawn Dore-Stites, Amy K. Drayton. Longitudinal Relationship Between Time-Out and Child Emotional and Behavioral Functioning. Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics, 2019; 1 DOI: 10.1097/DBP.0000000000000725   #Timeouts #parenting #discipline]]>fe804686-7f90-4593-9be2-a785da767e60Mon, 13 Jul 2020 13:00:00 +0000Howard G. Smith MDVidcast:  https://youtu.be/ZYkfn_mauO8   The common child discipline, the good old time out, is safe and effective.  University of Michigan pediatric psychologists report this conclusion after studying a large group of children in Early Had State...https://youtu.be/ZYkfn_mauO8   The common child discipline, the good old time out, is safe and effective.  University of Michigan pediatric psychologists report this conclusion after studying a large group of children in Early Had State Research study at 3 points in their early development: around 3, 4 and 10 years of age.   Despite the statements found on 30% of parental advice websites, time outs are recommended by the Academy of Pediatrics and not associated with anxiety, depression, aggressive behavior, or loss of self-control.     Time outs are part of my 4 commandments of good parenting that I’ll review in another report.   Rachel M. Knight, Jeremy Albright, Lindsay Deling, Dawn Dore-Stites, Amy K. Drayton. Longitudinal Relationship Between Time-Out and Child Emotional and Behavioral Functioning. Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics, 2019; 1 DOI: 10.1097/DBP.0000000000000725   #Timeouts #parenting #discipline]]>53discipline,parenting,timeoutscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/active-thinking-requires-more-sleep--39932184https://youtu.be/p5LbkvtUu74   The harder you think, the more sleep you require.  Neuroscientists at University College London report this finding after studying sleeping patterns in zebrafish.  These marine animals are a good model since, like humans, require a daily sleep session to rejuvenate their brains.   Experimental animals were driven to continuous brain activity by drugs such as caffeine or by forced, non-stop, swimming.  When an opportunity for them to rest occurred, they demonstrated a greater need for sleep.   Now that school and work are back in full swing, we all must be certain to permit our brains sufficient time for a recharge.  That necessary rejuvenation only comes from restful, deep, and uninterrupted sleep.   Sabine Reichert, Oriol Pavón Arocas, Jason Rihel. The Neuropeptide Galanin Is Required for Homeostatic Rebound Sleep following Increased Neuronal Activity. Neuron, 2019; DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2019.08.010   #Thought #sleep  ]]>5b920c41-a888-4fe9-b8d6-06b5f2eca92fMon, 13 Jul 2020 13:00:00 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/p5LbkvtUu74   The harder you think, the more sleep you require.  Neuroscientists at University College London report this finding after studying sleeping patterns in zebrafish.  These marine animals are a good model since,...https://youtu.be/p5LbkvtUu74   The harder you think, the more sleep you require.  Neuroscientists at University College London report this finding after studying sleeping patterns in zebrafish.  These marine animals are a good model since, like humans, require a daily sleep session to rejuvenate their brains.   Experimental animals were driven to continuous brain activity by drugs such as caffeine or by forced, non-stop, swimming.  When an opportunity for them to rest occurred, they demonstrated a greater need for sleep.   Now that school and work are back in full swing, we all must be certain to permit our brains sufficient time for a recharge.  That necessary rejuvenation only comes from restful, deep, and uninterrupted sleep.   Sabine Reichert, Oriol Pavón Arocas, Jason Rihel. The Neuropeptide Galanin Is Required for Homeostatic Rebound Sleep following Increased Neuronal Activity. Neuron, 2019; DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2019.08.010   #Thought #sleep  ]]>57sleep,thoughtcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hunger-cripples-decision-making-reprise--39932183https://youtu.be/NSuMJlOl42A   You’ll make poor choices and turn in awful intellectual performances on an empty stomach.  Psychologists at Scotland’s University of Dundee put 50 participants to the test either 2 hours after eating or following a 10 hour fast.   Test results revealed that hunger triggers impatience, impulsivity, and a need for immediate gratification .  The well-fed were willing to wait over a month for a substantial reward while the hungry could only manage 3 days.   If you want and need consistent mental performance, start with a good breakfast and eat regularly.  The researchers add, of course, that you shouldn’t food shop when you’re hungry.   Jordan Skrynka, Benjamin T. Vincent. Hunger increases delay discounting of food and non-food rewards. Psychonomic Bulletin & Review, 2019; DOI: 10.3758/s13423-019-01655-0     #Hunger #impulsivity #impatience  ]]>09ac3710-eb4d-4be9-9d1a-a548c4e25522Mon, 13 Jul 2020 13:00:00 +0000Howard G. Smith MDx Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/NSuMJlOl42A   You’ll make poor choices and turn in awful intellectual performances on an empty stomach.  Psychologists at Scotland’s University of Dundee put 50 participants to the test either 2 hours after eating or...https://youtu.be/NSuMJlOl42A   You’ll make poor choices and turn in awful intellectual performances on an empty stomach.  Psychologists at Scotland’s University of Dundee put 50 participants to the test either 2 hours after eating or following a 10 hour fast.   Test results revealed that hunger triggers impatience, impulsivity, and a need for immediate gratification .  The well-fed were willing to wait over a month for a substantial reward while the hungry could only manage 3 days.   If you want and need consistent mental performance, start with a good breakfast and eat regularly.  The researchers add, of course, that you shouldn’t food shop when you’re hungry.   Jordan Skrynka, Benjamin T. Vincent. Hunger increases delay discounting of food and non-food rewards. Psychonomic Bulletin & Review, 2019; DOI: 10.3758/s13423-019-01655-0     #Hunger #impulsivity #impatience  ]]>53hunger,impatience,impulsivitycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/melanoma-in-the-young-on-the-rise-reprise--39932180https://youtu.be/T4cdm4mMfgE   Deadly head and neck melanoma has increased by 51% for children and younger adults over the past 20 years.  St. Louis University oncologists raise this warning after reviewing nearly 12,500  confirmed melanoma cases documented in American and Canadian cancer registries.   Once predominately a cancer of older patients, it is now popping up increasingly often in children, adolescents, and  young adults.  White males 15 to 39 years of age are the prime targets.   We must teach out children from a young age to protect their skins.  Global warming will lead to more time outdoors and a greater need for UV radiation protection.  Stock up on your favorite sunscreen.   Bray HN, Simpson MC, Zahirsha ZS, et al. Head and Neck Melanoma Incidence Trends in the Pediatric, Adolescent, and Young Adult Population of the United States and Canada, 1995-2014. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. Published online October 03, 2019. doi:10.1001/gov/jobs   #melanoma #youngadults #sunburn  ]]>696da3da-7615-4157-924b-bcf7bbaf3fb6Mon, 13 Jul 2020 13:00:00 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast: https://youtu.be/T4cdm4mMfgE   Deadly head and neck melanoma has increased by 51% for children and younger adults over the past 20 years.  St. Louis University oncologists raise this warning after reviewing nearly 12,500  confirmed melanoma...https://youtu.be/T4cdm4mMfgE   Deadly head and neck melanoma has increased by 51% for children and younger adults over the past 20 years.  St. Louis University oncologists raise this warning after reviewing nearly 12,500  confirmed melanoma cases documented in American and Canadian cancer registries.   Once predominately a cancer of older patients, it is now popping up increasingly often in children, adolescents, and  young adults.  White males 15 to 39 years of age are the prime targets.   We must teach out children from a young age to protect their skins.  Global warming will lead to more time outdoors and a greater need for UV radiation protection.  Stock up on your favorite sunscreen.   Bray HN, Simpson MC, Zahirsha ZS, et al. Head and Neck Melanoma Incidence Trends in the Pediatric, Adolescent, and Young Adult Population of the United States and Canada, 1995-2014. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. Published online October 03, 2019. doi:10.1001/gov/jobs   #melanoma #youngadults #sunburn  ]]>60melanoma,sunburn,youngadultscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stress-greases-your-biological-clocks-reprise--39932174https://youtu.be/QetW5Xs_9Uk   Our cells and bodies work on internal biological clocks which are lubricated for better efficiency by good old fashioned stress.  University of Minnesota biologists now report  this phenomenon in the journal Neuron.   Using a mouse model and tissue cultures of cells, the scientists unraveled the complex blend of signaling proteins that control the clock. They found that stress accelerates the speed of signal processing and improves the robust nature of cellular biologic clocks.   The bottom line is that some stress may well be good for you.  It literally keeps your system on its toes and speeds your reaction time.   Salil Saurav Pathak, Dong Liu, Tianbao Li, Nuria de Zavalia, Lei Zhu, Jin Li, Ramanujam Karthikeyan, Tommy Alain, Andrew C. Liu, Kai-Florian Storch, Randal J. Kaufman, Victor X. Jin, Shimon Amir, Nahum Sonenberg, Ruifeng Cao. The eIF2α Kinase GCN2 Modulates Period and Rhythmicity of the Circadian Clock by Translational Control of Atf4. Neuron, 2019; DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2019.08.007   #Biologicalclocks #stress  ]]>8f1f08fc-06cf-4c92-960a-46aeaacff8dbMon, 13 Jul 2020 13:00:00 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/QetW5Xs_9Uk   Our cells and bodies work on internal biological clocks which are lubricated for better efficiency by good old fashioned stress.  University of Minnesota biologists now report  this phenomenon in the journal...https://youtu.be/QetW5Xs_9Uk   Our cells and bodies work on internal biological clocks which are lubricated for better efficiency by good old fashioned stress.  University of Minnesota biologists now report  this phenomenon in the journal Neuron.   Using a mouse model and tissue cultures of cells, the scientists unraveled the complex blend of signaling proteins that control the clock. They found that stress accelerates the speed of signal processing and improves the robust nature of cellular biologic clocks.   The bottom line is that some stress may well be good for you.  It literally keeps your system on its toes and speeds your reaction time.   Salil Saurav Pathak, Dong Liu, Tianbao Li, Nuria de Zavalia, Lei Zhu, Jin Li, Ramanujam Karthikeyan, Tommy Alain, Andrew C. Liu, Kai-Florian Storch, Randal J. Kaufman, Victor X. Jin, Shimon Amir, Nahum Sonenberg, Ruifeng Cao. The eIF2α Kinase GCN2 Modulates Period and Rhythmicity of the Circadian Clock by Translational Control of Atf4. Neuron, 2019; DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2019.08.007   #Biologicalclocks #stress  ]]>53biologicalclocks,stresscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tea-drives-better-brain-connectivity-reprise--39932173https://youtu.be/JI5Z-3IfCwo   Regularly consuming green, oolong, or black tea at least 4 times weekly will improve your brain’s regional synchrony and your thinking skills.  A collaborative study recently published in the journal Aging looked at MRI brain imaging and neuropsychological test results as a function of tea drinking.   The imaging studies showed that regular tea drinkers had more efficient connections between various regions of their brains.  This speeds transfer of information and triggers enhanced performance on cognitive tests.   If you want to stay on the top of your intellectual game, tea makes an excellent beverage.  Previous studies have also shown that it improves your mood, reduces your risk of cardiovascular disease, and reduces your risk of age-related cognitive deterioration by some 50%.   Junhua Li, Rafael Romero-Garcia, John Suckling, Lei Feng. Habitual tea drinking modulates brain efficiency: evidence from brain connectivity evaluation. Aging, 2019; 11 (11): 3876 DOI: 10.18632/aging.102023   #Tea #brain #thinking #dementia  ]]>489acb64-30a1-4f35-b98d-7f27ec45f262Mon, 13 Jul 2020 13:00:00 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/JI5Z-3IfCwo   Regularly consuming green, oolong, or black tea at least 4 times weekly will improve your brain’s regional synchrony and your thinking skills.  A collaborative study recently published in the journal Aging...https://youtu.be/JI5Z-3IfCwo   Regularly consuming green, oolong, or black tea at least 4 times weekly will improve your brain’s regional synchrony and your thinking skills.  A collaborative study recently published in the journal Aging looked at MRI brain imaging and neuropsychological test results as a function of tea drinking.   The imaging studies showed that regular tea drinkers had more efficient connections between various regions of their brains.  This speeds transfer of information and triggers enhanced performance on cognitive tests.   If you want to stay on the top of your intellectual game, tea makes an excellent beverage.  Previous studies have also shown that it improves your mood, reduces your risk of cardiovascular disease, and reduces your risk of age-related cognitive deterioration by some 50%.   Junhua Li, Rafael Romero-Garcia, John Suckling, Lei Feng. Habitual tea drinking modulates brain efficiency: evidence from brain connectivity evaluation. Aging, 2019; 11 (11): 3876 DOI: 10.18632/aging.102023   #Tea #brain #thinking #dementia  ]]>60brain,dementia,tea,thinkingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/training-overload-exhausts-your-brain-along-with-your-muscles-reprise--39932171https://youtu.be/xidm260T2Qc   Overdoing your training for an endurance sport can leave you mentally fatigued.  A French investigation, just published in the journal Current Biology, studied 37 thirty something male athletes during a 9 week training program.   Over-training led to feelings of mental exhaustion but also increased impulsivity with a preference for immediate rather than gratification.  Brain imaging tests confirmed that the altered decision-making was due to diminished prefrontal cortical activation.   This study once again emphasizes that our bodies work best when we moderate our activities.  If you are forced to overindulge, know that you shouldn’t be making any momentous decisions afterwards.   Blain et al. Neuro-computational impact of physical training overload on economic decision-making. Current Biology, 2019 DOI: 10.1016/j.cub.2019.08.054   #Endurancetraining #exercise #exhaustion, decisionmaking  ]]>990196b7-9d99-44ad-9a8f-b6e575e173c3Mon, 13 Jul 2020 13:00:00 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/xidm260T2Qc   Overdoing your training for an endurance sport can leave you mentally fatigued.  A French investigation, just published in the journal Current Biology, studied 37 thirty something male athletes during a 9...https://youtu.be/xidm260T2Qc   Overdoing your training for an endurance sport can leave you mentally fatigued.  A French investigation, just published in the journal Current Biology, studied 37 thirty something male athletes during a 9 week training program.   Over-training led to feelings of mental exhaustion but also increased impulsivity with a preference for immediate rather than gratification.  Brain imaging tests confirmed that the altered decision-making was due to diminished prefrontal cortical activation.   This study once again emphasizes that our bodies work best when we moderate our activities.  If you are forced to overindulge, know that you shouldn’t be making any momentous decisions afterwards.   Blain et al. Neuro-computational impact of physical training overload on economic decision-making. Current Biology, 2019 DOI: 10.1016/j.cub.2019.08.054   #Endurancetraining #exercise #exhaustion, decisionmaking  ]]>58decisionakin,endurancetraining,exercise,exhaustioncleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/four-commandments-of-good-parenting--39932169https://youtu.be/EjFQsAfXW2k   After my years as a camp counselor, raising 4 kids, and caring for children and their parents as a pediatric otolaryngologist for 40 years, here are my go-to principles for effective parenting.   ONE. Consistency.  Establish reasonable boundaries that create security.  Offer praise and rewards for remaining within them.  Use a carrot versus a stick.  Announce consequences for violations.  Say what you’ll do and do what you say.   TWO:: Responsibility.  Allow progressive decision-making within limited choice boundaries even for infants and toddlers.  Child refuses food.  You say, “Do you want apples or peaches?” Have a balky, uncooperative teen?  “Do you want garbage or yard duty?”   THREE: Distraction.   When the inevitable poor behaviors and disagreements arise, distract using redirection to a different activity or location and…..   FOUR: Humor.  Laughter and smiles are powerful parenting tools.  Don’t be afraid to clown around and show love in a offbeat ways.   #parenting #consistency #responsibility #distraction #humor  ]]>dd76555b-51cb-4c8c-901a-ddaa5eb45668Mon, 13 Jul 2020 13:00:00 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/EjFQsAfXW2k   After my years as a camp counselor, raising 4 kids, and caring for children and their parents as a pediatric otolaryngologist for 40 years, here are my go-to principles for effective parenting.   ONE....https://youtu.be/EjFQsAfXW2k   After my years as a camp counselor, raising 4 kids, and caring for children and their parents as a pediatric otolaryngologist for 40 years, here are my go-to principles for effective parenting.   ONE. Consistency.  Establish reasonable boundaries that create security.  Offer praise and rewards for remaining within them.  Use a carrot versus a stick.  Announce consequences for violations.  Say what you’ll do and do what you say.   TWO:: Responsibility.  Allow progressive decision-making within limited choice boundaries even for infants and toddlers.  Child refuses food.  You say, “Do you want apples or peaches?” Have a balky, uncooperative teen?  “Do you want garbage or yard duty?”   THREE: Distraction.   When the inevitable poor behaviors and disagreements arise, distract using redirection to a different activity or location and…..   FOUR: Humor.  Laughter and smiles are powerful parenting tools.  Don’t be afraid to clown around and show love in a offbeat ways.   #parenting #consistency #responsibility #distraction #humor  ]]>58consistency,distraction,humor,parenting,responsibilitycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/polaris-vehicles-have-been-recalled--37940802https://youtu.be/YLtNdsKtk0Y   The CPSC and Polaris around the recall of Ranger, General Utility, Phoenix 200, and All-Terrain Vehicles.  These products each have throttle defects that may cause crash hazards.  If you own any of these vehicles, stop using them and contact your Polaris dealer to arrange a free inspection and repair.  You may reach Polaris by calling 1-800-765-2747.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Polaris-Recalls-Ranger-and-General-Utility-Vehicles-Due-to-Crash-Hazard-Recall-Alert   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Polaris-Recalls-Phoenix-200-All-Terrain-Vehicles-ATVs-Due-to-Crash-Hazard-Recall-Alert   #recall #polaris #offroadvehicles #throttledefect  ]]>e3c007db-8c33-4496-9a7b-5c2e3c7415e5Tue, 07 Jul 2020 18:39:16 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/YLtNdsKtk0Y   The CPSC and Polaris around the recall of Ranger, General Utility, Phoenix 200, and All-Terrain Vehicles.  These products each have throttle defects that may cause crash hazards.  If you own any of these...https://youtu.be/YLtNdsKtk0Y   The CPSC and Polaris around the recall of Ranger, General Utility, Phoenix 200, and All-Terrain Vehicles.  These products each have throttle defects that may cause crash hazards.  If you own any of these vehicles, stop using them and contact your Polaris dealer to arrange a free inspection and repair.  You may reach Polaris by calling 1-800-765-2747.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Polaris-Recalls-Ranger-and-General-Utility-Vehicles-Due-to-Crash-Hazard-Recall-Alert   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Polaris-Recalls-Phoenix-200-All-Terrain-Vehicles-ATVs-Due-to-Crash-Hazard-Recall-Alert   #recall #polaris #offroadvehicles #throttledefect  ]]>36offroadvehicles,polaris,recall,throttledefectcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/belecoo-strollers-on-recall--37940801https://youtu.be/1x43z_hkq08   The CPSC and Avalon Furniture are recalling Cottage Town Bedroom Furniture.  This product has base coat paint with unacceptably high levels of lead.  The furniture pieces involved ae part of the Cottage Town bedroom furniture collection including: dresser, mirror, headboard, footboard, and chests, and nightstand.  If you have this furniture in your home, stop using it and contact the seller, Rooms To Go for a free furniture pickup and replacement by calling 1-855-688-0919   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Avalon-Furniture-Recalls-Cottage-Town-Bedroom-Furniture-Sold-at-Rooms-To-Go-Due-to-Violation-of-Federal-Lead-Paint-Ban-Risk-of-Poisoning-Recall-Alert   #recall #oncottagefurniture #lead  ]]>09ba5799-76ac-4fd6-90cb-b8ac2d7b8356Tue, 07 Jul 2020 18:31:29 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/1x43z_hkq08   The CPSC and Avalon Furniture are recalling Cottage Town Bedroom Furniture.  This product has base coat paint with unacceptably high levels of lead.  The furniture pieces involved ae part of the Cottage Town...https://youtu.be/1x43z_hkq08   The CPSC and Avalon Furniture are recalling Cottage Town Bedroom Furniture.  This product has base coat paint with unacceptably high levels of lead.  The furniture pieces involved ae part of the Cottage Town bedroom furniture collection including: dresser, mirror, headboard, footboard, and chests, and nightstand.  If you have this furniture in your home, stop using it and contact the seller, Rooms To Go for a free furniture pickup and replacement by calling 1-855-688-0919   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Avalon-Furniture-Recalls-Cottage-Town-Bedroom-Furniture-Sold-at-Rooms-To-Go-Due-to-Violation-of-Federal-Lead-Paint-Ban-Risk-of-Poisoning-Recall-Alert   #recall #oncottagefurniture #lead  ]]>43cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cub-scout-award-pins-recalled--37940800https://youtu.be/L3Zpb25hCkc   The CPSC and the Boy Scouts of America have recalled the Cub Scouts Outdoor Activity Pins.  The pin’s face and shaft both contain unacceptably high lead levels.  If your child has earned and received one of these pins, take it back to any Boy Scouts retail store for a full refund or a merchandise credit.  You may contact the Boy Scouts National Distribution Center to arrange for return and refunds by calling 1-800-323-0736.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Boy-Scouts-of-America-Recalls-Cub-Scout-Activity-Pins-Due-to-Violation-of-the-Federal-Lead-Content-Ban   #recall #boyscouts #cubscouts #activitypin #lead  ]]>55b50d2c-2eef-4334-94cd-d5285a7df3ebTue, 07 Jul 2020 18:16:43 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/L3Zpb25hCkc   The CPSC and the Boy Scouts of America have recalled the Cub Scouts Outdoor Activity Pins.  The pin’s face and shaft both contain unacceptably high lead levels.  If your child has earned and received one of...https://youtu.be/L3Zpb25hCkc   The CPSC and the Boy Scouts of America have recalled the Cub Scouts Outdoor Activity Pins.  The pin’s face and shaft both contain unacceptably high lead levels.  If your child has earned and received one of these pins, take it back to any Boy Scouts retail store for a full refund or a merchandise credit.  You may contact the Boy Scouts National Distribution Center to arrange for return and refunds by calling 1-800-323-0736.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Boy-Scouts-of-America-Recalls-Cub-Scout-Activity-Pins-Due-to-Violation-of-the-Federal-Lead-Content-Ban   #recall #boyscouts #cubscouts #activitypin #lead  ]]>40activitypin,boyscouts,cubscouts,lead,recallcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mystic-shield-protection-topical-solution-on-recall--37940804https://youtu.be/zhzL-hi-ehU   The FDA and Transliquid Technologies are recalling Mystic Shield Protection Topical Solution, a hand sanitizer.  This product has been found to contain methanol contamination.  Methanol exposure may produce blindness, seizures, coma, headache and gastrointestinal symptoms.  This product has been distributed and sold in CA, LA, MA, and TX.  If you bought this product, do not use it and return it to the point of purchase.  For more information, call the company at 1-281-377-5845.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/transliquid-technologies-llc-issues-voluntary-recall-mystic-shield-protection-topical-solution-due   #recall #sanitizer #mysticshield #methanol  ]]>45b8e37f-dea2-42f8-b748-6aa5e9506b04Tue, 07 Jul 2020 18:11:03 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/zhzL-hi-ehU   The FDA and Transliquid Technologies are recalling Mystic Shield Protection Topical Solution, a hand sanitizer.  This product has been found to contain methanol contamination.  Methanol exposure may produce...https://youtu.be/zhzL-hi-ehU   The FDA and Transliquid Technologies are recalling Mystic Shield Protection Topical Solution, a hand sanitizer.  This product has been found to contain methanol contamination.  Methanol exposure may produce blindness, seizures, coma, headache and gastrointestinal symptoms.  This product has been distributed and sold in CA, LA, MA, and TX.  If you bought this product, do not use it and return it to the point of purchase.  For more information, call the company at 1-281-377-5845.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/transliquid-technologies-llc-issues-voluntary-recall-mystic-shield-protection-topical-solution-due   #recall #sanitizer #mysticshield #methanol  ]]>46methanol,mysticshield,recall,sanitizercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/menopausal-hot-flushes-and-sweats-predict-cardiovascular-trouble--37940812https://youtu.be/KQ4YOMdO--Y   Women with these vasomotor symptoms or VMS are 70% more likely to suffer heart attacks or strokes over time.  Epidemiologists at Australia’s University of Queenland just published this warning after their meta-analysis of 23,365 women.   The risk of adverse cardiovascular consequences rises with severity of hot flushes and night sweats but not with how often they occur.  Women with severe vasomotor symptoms are more than twice as likely to have a cardiovascular issue compared with those without such symptoms.  Even pre-menopausal flushes and sweats raise the risk 40%.   If you are a woman experiencing these vasomotor phenomena, speak with your doctors to establish comprehensive cardiovascular monitoring.   https://www.ajog.org/article/S0002-9378(20)30664-5/pdf   #menopause #flush #sweats #heartattack #stroke]]>2527b4fc-ab3a-4313-9e08-3f9b03d8664cTue, 07 Jul 2020 18:04:30 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/KQ4YOMdO--Y   Women with these vasomotor symptoms or VMS are 70% more likely to suffer heart attacks or strokes over time.  Epidemiologists at Australia’s University of Queenland just published this warning after their...https://youtu.be/KQ4YOMdO--Y   Women with these vasomotor symptoms or VMS are 70% more likely to suffer heart attacks or strokes over time.  Epidemiologists at Australia’s University of Queenland just published this warning after their meta-analysis of 23,365 women.   The risk of adverse cardiovascular consequences rises with severity of hot flushes and night sweats but not with how often they occur.  Women with severe vasomotor symptoms are more than twice as likely to have a cardiovascular issue compared with those without such symptoms.  Even pre-menopausal flushes and sweats raise the risk 40%.   If you are a woman experiencing these vasomotor phenomena, speak with your doctors to establish comprehensive cardiovascular monitoring.   https://www.ajog.org/article/S0002-9378(20)30664-5/pdf   #menopause #flush #sweats #heartattack #stroke]]>63flush,heartattack,menopause,stroke,sweatscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/visualizing-face-mask-protection--37940808https://youtu.be/JNv97823NnM   The most protective face masks available, excepting the N95s reserved for medical first responders, are multi-layered high-thread-count cotton and cup masks.  Mechanical engineers at Florida Atlantic University present these conclusions and provide visual proof.   These time lapse photos of each mask type show that a simple bandana offers little aerosol flow protection.  Even multilayered cotton and cup masks allow aerosol leakage around loosely fitting edges.  Tighten those babies up gang.   The most telling photo shows an un-masked cough traveling up to 12 ft, twice the so-called safe physical distance.   Heed this evidence.  When you’re out, wear the best mask you can and stay far away from all but your family.   https://aip.scitation.org/doi/10.1063/5.0016018   #covid #mask #aerosol  ]]>0dce93d7-9d7f-4471-8b3b-c4fc75d94412Tue, 07 Jul 2020 17:59:07 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/JNv97823NnM   The most protective face masks available, excepting the N95s reserved for medical first responders, are multi-layered high-thread-count cotton and cup masks.  Mechanical engineers at Florida Atlantic...https://youtu.be/JNv97823NnM   The most protective face masks available, excepting the N95s reserved for medical first responders, are multi-layered high-thread-count cotton and cup masks.  Mechanical engineers at Florida Atlantic University present these conclusions and provide visual proof.   These time lapse photos of each mask type show that a simple bandana offers little aerosol flow protection.  Even multilayered cotton and cup masks allow aerosol leakage around loosely fitting edges.  Tighten those babies up gang.   The most telling photo shows an un-masked cough traveling up to 12 ft, twice the so-called safe physical distance.   Heed this evidence.  When you’re out, wear the best mask you can and stay far away from all but your family.   https://aip.scitation.org/doi/10.1063/5.0016018   #covid #mask #aerosol  ]]>61aerosol,covid,maskcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-latest-on-pediatric-multisystem-inflammatory-syndrome--37940806https://youtu.be/v6pzU4nlni8   Pediatricians from children’s hospitals across the US just published their study of 186 children in 26 states who developed so-called MIS-C.     This disease is uncommon, 2 in 100,00, and begins 2-4 weeks after CoVid infection. Median age was 8.2 years, 62% were boys, and 70% tested CoVid19 positive.There was gastrointestinal inflammation in 92%, cardiovascular issues in 80% with coronary artery aneurysms in up to 20%, blood disease in 76%, skin or mucous membrane disease in 74%, and lung consequences in 70%.  Eighty percent went to the ICU, 20% needed vents, and 2% died.   For treatment, 77% received immune globulin, 49% received steroids, and 20% received cytokine suppression therapy.   https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2021680?query=C19&cid=DM94780_NEJM_Registered_Users_and_InActive&bid=222612563   https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMe2023158   #covid #misc #kawasaki  ]]>a5d580c0-a568-4754-aff4-a1785ccbe341Tue, 07 Jul 2020 17:55:39 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/v6pzU4nlni8   Pediatricians from children’s hospitals across the US just published their study of 186 children in 26 states who developed so-called MIS-C.     This disease is uncommon, 2 in 100,00, and begins 2-4 weeks...https://youtu.be/v6pzU4nlni8   Pediatricians from children’s hospitals across the US just published their study of 186 children in 26 states who developed so-called MIS-C.     This disease is uncommon, 2 in 100,00, and begins 2-4 weeks after CoVid infection. Median age was 8.2 years, 62% were boys, and 70% tested CoVid19 positive.There was gastrointestinal inflammation in 92%, cardiovascular issues in 80% with coronary artery aneurysms in up to 20%, blood disease in 76%, skin or mucous membrane disease in 74%, and lung consequences in 70%.  Eighty percent went to the ICU, 20% needed vents, and 2% died.   For treatment, 77% received immune globulin, 49% received steroids, and 20% received cytokine suppression therapy.   https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2021680?query=C19&cid=DM94780_NEJM_Registered_Users_and_InActive&bid=222612563   https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMe2023158   #covid #misc #kawasaki  ]]>71covid,kawasaki,misccleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-covid-recovered-that-turn-positive-again--37940805https://youtu.be/F6n9dM7ZsYY   Those who weather CoVid19, become virus negative but then subsequently test positive tend to be younger, sicker, and less immune to CoVid than those who remain negative.  A Chinese study, just released on sthe pre-print server medrixiv.org compared 15 such patients with 107 non-recurrent controls.   Their data showed that the rate of recurrent positivity is just 1.87%.  The those relapsing were 28% younger, their hospitalizations were 40% longer, their time to testing negative test 33% longer, and their their IgG antibody levels were 53% lower.   South Koreans suggest that the recurrent test positivity may be due to dead virus fragments and not an infection relapse.  Stay tuned.   https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.07.02.20144873v1.full.pdf   http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20200429000724     #covid #recurrent #relapse]]>0c4af838-c777-4c6b-9ea8-2c3fe953beaeTue, 07 Jul 2020 17:43:32 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/F6n9dM7ZsYY   Those who weather CoVid19, become virus negative but then subsequently test positive tend to be younger, sicker, and less immune to CoVid than those who remain negative.  A Chinese study, just released on...https://youtu.be/F6n9dM7ZsYY   Those who weather CoVid19, become virus negative but then subsequently test positive tend to be younger, sicker, and less immune to CoVid than those who remain negative.  A Chinese study, just released on sthe pre-print server medrixiv.org compared 15 such patients with 107 non-recurrent controls.   Their data showed that the rate of recurrent positivity is just 1.87%.  The those relapsing were 28% younger, their hospitalizations were 40% longer, their time to testing negative test 33% longer, and their their IgG antibody levels were 53% lower.   South Koreans suggest that the recurrent test positivity may be due to dead virus fragments and not an infection relapse.  Stay tuned.   https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.07.02.20144873v1.full.pdf   http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20200429000724     #covid #recurrent #relapse]]>62covid,recurrent,relapsecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fear-of-flying-with-the-middle-seat-occupied--37940807https://youtu.be/7k46Q_wHFwc   Emptying every middle seat on an otherwise full airliner will cut your risk of contracting CoVid19 by 50%.  This conclusion comes to us from MIT’s Sloan School of  Management.   For details of the math, check out Professor Arnold Barnett’s online preprint.  He crunched the numbers using the coach section stats of the ubiquitous Airbus 320 and Boeing 737.  With every seat full, your risk of getting CoVid is 1/7,000 but leaving the center seats empty drops that risk to 1/14,000.   Southwest, JetBlue, Delta, and Alaska are keeping their center seats open as recommended by Dr. Anthony Fauci and the CDC’s Dr. Robert Redfield.  The other airlines (cash register sound).   https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.07.02.20143826v1.full.pdf   https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/933277   #covid #flying #centerseat]]>90c727ad-36f6-49cb-845f-fe4b53a876a7Tue, 07 Jul 2020 17:36:46 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/7k46Q_wHFwc   Emptying every middle seat on an otherwise full airliner will cut your risk of contracting CoVid19 by 50%.  This conclusion comes to us from MIT’s Sloan School of  Management.   For details of the math, check...https://youtu.be/7k46Q_wHFwc   Emptying every middle seat on an otherwise full airliner will cut your risk of contracting CoVid19 by 50%.  This conclusion comes to us from MIT’s Sloan School of  Management.   For details of the math, check out Professor Arnold Barnett’s online preprint.  He crunched the numbers using the coach section stats of the ubiquitous Airbus 320 and Boeing 737.  With every seat full, your risk of getting CoVid is 1/7,000 but leaving the center seats empty drops that risk to 1/14,000.   Southwest, JetBlue, Delta, and Alaska are keeping their center seats open as recommended by Dr. Anthony Fauci and the CDC’s Dr. Robert Redfield.  The other airlines (cash register sound).   https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.07.02.20143826v1.full.pdf   https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/933277   #covid #flying #centerseat]]>62centerseat,covid,flyingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/five-cheese-stuffed-shells-on-recall--37940810https://youtu.be/EtaQeeSLgV4   The FDA and Garland Ventures Ltd are recalling Five Cheese Stuffed Shells.  This product is potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.  This microorganism can cause a severe or sometimes fatal infection in the very young, elders, the frail, or those with immune disorders.  If you have this product, do not consume it but return it to the place of purchase for a complete refund.  For more information, contact the company at 1-972-795-5313.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/garland-ventures-ltd-voluntary-recalls-five-cheese-stuffed-shells-because-possible-health-risk   #recall #cheeseshells #listeria  ]]>49b88186-2aa7-4acc-a4c1-5c3c4f452717Wed, 01 Jul 2020 18:47:13 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/EtaQeeSLgV4   The FDA and Garland Ventures Ltd are recalling Five Cheese Stuffed Shells.  This product is potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.  This microorganism can cause a severe or sometimes fatal...https://youtu.be/EtaQeeSLgV4   The FDA and Garland Ventures Ltd are recalling Five Cheese Stuffed Shells.  This product is potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.  This microorganism can cause a severe or sometimes fatal infection in the very young, elders, the frail, or those with immune disorders.  If you have this product, do not consume it but return it to the place of purchase for a complete refund.  For more information, contact the company at 1-972-795-5313.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/garland-ventures-ltd-voluntary-recalls-five-cheese-stuffed-shells-because-possible-health-risk   #recall #cheeseshells #listeria  ]]>40cheeseshells,listeria,recallcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/more-masks-less-covid--37940803https://youtu.be/OTKBnG-4sJk   There is a direct correlation between mask-wearing in a country and the the numbers of CoVid19 cases.  Epidemiologists at the Chinese University of Hong Kong report this finding based on their analysis of global CoVid statistics and the Google Trends relative search volume on the topic of face masks.   The researchers show that the higher the online interest of that country’s population is about face masks, the lower the average daily number of CoVid cases in that country.  Vietnam and Hong Kong with the highest online mask buzz put countries like the US, Russia, the UK, and France with low mask interest to shame when it comes to CoVid control.   Let’s mask up and change that.   https://www.atsjournals.org/doi/pdf/10.1164/rccm.202004-1188LE   #covid #masks #google #trending  ]]>4df246e5-3ee2-4976-a39c-b60d6b9f2f20Wed, 01 Jul 2020 18:41:48 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/OTKBnG-4sJk   There is a direct correlation between mask-wearing in a country and the the numbers of CoVid19 cases.  Epidemiologists at the Chinese University of Hong Kong report this finding based on their analysis of...https://youtu.be/OTKBnG-4sJk   There is a direct correlation between mask-wearing in a country and the the numbers of CoVid19 cases.  Epidemiologists at the Chinese University of Hong Kong report this finding based on their analysis of global CoVid statistics and the Google Trends relative search volume on the topic of face masks.   The researchers show that the higher the online interest of that country’s population is about face masks, the lower the average daily number of CoVid cases in that country.  Vietnam and Hong Kong with the highest online mask buzz put countries like the US, Russia, the UK, and France with low mask interest to shame when it comes to CoVid control.   Let’s mask up and change that.   https://www.atsjournals.org/doi/pdf/10.1164/rccm.202004-1188LE   #covid #masks #google #trending  ]]>57covid,google,masks,trendingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/anti-covid-antibodies-weak-in-those-recovered--37940809https://youtu.be/aJjQSnjvQXI   Fewer than 1% of patients recovering from CoVid19 produce the highest concentrations of virus neutralizing antibodies.  A just-published study from New York’s Rockefeller University analyses the antibodies from 149 recovered CoVid patients and controls.   The quantity of CoVid neutralizing IgG antibodies were measured at 39 days following each subject’s onset of symptoms.  The concentration of useful antibody was less than 1:1000 in 79% of subjects.   The conclusion is that most CoVid19 infections induce only a moderate protective antibody response.  They also create T-cell immunity, and we hope that such energized killer cells may confer lasting CoVid immunity.  For now protect yourself with masking, distancing, washing.   https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-020-2456-9_reference.pdf   #covid #antibodies #covidimmunity  ]]>df3102d1-bdb2-487e-956c-e4bf87c9f85cWed, 01 Jul 2020 18:34:31 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/aJjQSnjvQXI   Fewer than 1% of patients recovering from CoVid19 produce the highest concentrations of virus neutralizing antibodies.  A just-published study from New York’s Rockefeller University analyses the antibodies...https://youtu.be/aJjQSnjvQXI   Fewer than 1% of patients recovering from CoVid19 produce the highest concentrations of virus neutralizing antibodies.  A just-published study from New York’s Rockefeller University analyses the antibodies from 149 recovered CoVid patients and controls.   The quantity of CoVid neutralizing IgG antibodies were measured at 39 days following each subject’s onset of symptoms.  The concentration of useful antibody was less than 1:1000 in 79% of subjects.   The conclusion is that most CoVid19 infections induce only a moderate protective antibody response.  They also create T-cell immunity, and we hope that such energized killer cells may confer lasting CoVid immunity.  For now protect yourself with masking, distancing, washing.   https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-020-2456-9_reference.pdf   #covid #antibodies #covidimmunity  ]]>65antibodies,covid,covidimmunitycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vitamin-d-supplementation-no-covid-protection--37940811https://youtu.be/brZGskRn4rc   A large Scottish study now reports that low Vitamin D levels show no association with risk of severe CoVid19 infection or mortality.  Researchers at The University of Glascow just pre-published this conclusion following their analysis of 656 CoVid patient case reports documented the the UK Biobank.   At first glance, the unadjusted numbers suggested that Vitamin D deficiency might trigger a greater susceptibility of CoVid.  A deeper data dive acquitted Vitamin D while indicting advancing age, male gender, socio-economic disadvantage, obesity, and diabetes.   You do want normal Vitamin D levels to maintain strong bones and normal vital organ functioning.  Just know that taking extra will not improve your CoVid odds.   https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.06.26.20140921v1.full.pdf   #covid #vitamind  ]]>63884d15-75c7-4def-9d80-016e81f0035dWed, 01 Jul 2020 18:28:49 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/brZGskRn4rc   A large Scottish study now reports that low Vitamin D levels show no association with risk of severe CoVid19 infection or mortality.  Researchers at The University of Glascow just pre-published this...https://youtu.be/brZGskRn4rc   A large Scottish study now reports that low Vitamin D levels show no association with risk of severe CoVid19 infection or mortality.  Researchers at The University of Glascow just pre-published this conclusion following their analysis of 656 CoVid patient case reports documented the the UK Biobank.   At first glance, the unadjusted numbers suggested that Vitamin D deficiency might trigger a greater susceptibility of CoVid.  A deeper data dive acquitted Vitamin D while indicting advancing age, male gender, socio-economic disadvantage, obesity, and diabetes.   You do want normal Vitamin D levels to maintain strong bones and normal vital organ functioning.  Just know that taking extra will not improve your CoVid odds.   https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.06.26.20140921v1.full.pdf   #covid #vitamind  ]]>64covid,vitamindcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/covid-in-building-air-handlers--37940813https://youtu.be/9wgfNdAQbp4   One in every four air samples from a hospital air handler contained detectable CoVid19 RNA.  University of Oregon investigators report this finding after sampling hospital air at various stages of recirculation and filtration.   A full 35% of samples from pre-filters, where recirculated and outside air entered the system, had viral RNA.  Even with filtration, 20% of samples at outlet air vents were positive.   This typical hospital system can only filter down to a MERV15 specification removing micro-organisms larger than 1 micron but permitting viruses to pass.  As we repopulate public spaces including theaters, restaurants, and airplanes, you will need your own HEPA filtration masks to remain safe. Buy or make them now.   https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.06.26.20141085v1.full.pdf   #covid #masks #hvac #theaters #airplanes #restaurants    ]]>8c7cf7e6-8ab5-48cd-9cfe-f367fb2217e0Wed, 01 Jul 2020 18:21:47 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/9wgfNdAQbp4   One in every four air samples from a hospital air handler contained detectable CoVid19 RNA.  University of Oregon investigators report this finding after sampling hospital air at various stages of...https://youtu.be/9wgfNdAQbp4   One in every four air samples from a hospital air handler contained detectable CoVid19 RNA.  University of Oregon investigators report this finding after sampling hospital air at various stages of recirculation and filtration.   A full 35% of samples from pre-filters, where recirculated and outside air entered the system, had viral RNA.  Even with filtration, 20% of samples at outlet air vents were positive.   This typical hospital system can only filter down to a MERV15 specification removing micro-organisms larger than 1 micron but permitting viruses to pass.  As we repopulate public spaces including theaters, restaurants, and airplanes, you will need your own HEPA filtration masks to remain safe. Buy or make them now.   https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.06.26.20141085v1.full.pdf   #covid #masks #hvac #theaters #airplanes #restaurants    ]]>64airplanes,covid,hvac,masks,restaurants,theaterscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fresh-express-southwest-chopped-salad-kit-is-recalled--32824967https://youtu.be/bJEkyvGPnB8   The FDA and Fresh Express are recalling the Fresh Express Southwest Chopped Kit.  These products contain undeclared wheat, soy, cashews, and coconut.  Those with allergies to these items could develop a serious allergic reaction should they consume the contents of these kits.  This product has been distributed in AL, DE, FL, general anesthesia, KY, MD, NC, SC, TN, VA, and WV.  If you have this product, discard it.  You can obtain a refund through the Fresh Express Consumer Response Center by calling 1-800-242-5472.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/fresh-express-announces-precautionary-recall-limited-quantity-southwest-chopped-kit-due-presence   #recall #freshexpress #saladkit #allergens  ]]>bbf82152-462c-4bde-b136-71e6505bffffMon, 22 Jun 2020 20:23:44 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/bJEkyvGPnB8   The FDA and Fresh Express are recalling the Fresh Express Southwest Chopped Kit.  These products contain undeclared wheat, soy, cashews, and coconut.  Those with allergies to these items could develop a...https://youtu.be/bJEkyvGPnB8   The FDA and Fresh Express are recalling the Fresh Express Southwest Chopped Kit.  These products contain undeclared wheat, soy, cashews, and coconut.  Those with allergies to these items could develop a serious allergic reaction should they consume the contents of these kits.  This product has been distributed in AL, DE, FL, general anesthesia, KY, MD, NC, SC, TN, VA, and WV.  If you have this product, discard it.  You can obtain a refund through the Fresh Express Consumer Response Center by calling 1-800-242-5472.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/fresh-express-announces-precautionary-recall-limited-quantity-southwest-chopped-kit-due-presence   #recall #freshexpress #saladkit #allergens  ]]>49allergens,freshexpress,recall,saladkitcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recall-on-hill-country-fare-juice-drinks--32824974https://youtu.be/ent05XqbF_U   The FDA and the H-E-B Co. are recalling Hill Country Fare Pink Lemonade, Citrus Punch, Fruit Drink, and Grape Drink.  These products contain undeclared milk allergen.  Those with milk allergies could develop a nasty allergic or even life-threatening reaction by drinking these products.  The juice drinks in question were sold in HEB stores in Texas and Mexico, Joes V’s, and Mi Tienda stores.  If you bought these products, return them to the store for a full refund.  You may reach HEB customer service for more information by calling 1-855-432-4438.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/h-e-b-voluntarily-issues-recall-hill-country-fare-juice-drinks-are-being-voluntarily-recalled-h-e-b   #recall #hillcountry #hebstores #milk  ]]>b9110bf8-f15e-45d7-ba50-51d3acab2462Mon, 22 Jun 2020 20:14:28 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/ent05XqbF_U   The FDA and the H-E-B Co. are recalling Hill Country Fare Pink Lemonade, Citrus Punch, Fruit Drink, and Grape Drink.  These products contain undeclared milk allergen.  Those with milk allergies could develop...https://youtu.be/ent05XqbF_U   The FDA and the H-E-B Co. are recalling Hill Country Fare Pink Lemonade, Citrus Punch, Fruit Drink, and Grape Drink.  These products contain undeclared milk allergen.  Those with milk allergies could develop a nasty allergic or even life-threatening reaction by drinking these products.  The juice drinks in question were sold in HEB stores in Texas and Mexico, Joes V’s, and Mi Tienda stores.  If you bought these products, return them to the store for a full refund.  You may reach HEB customer service for more information by calling 1-855-432-4438.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/h-e-b-voluntarily-issues-recall-hill-country-fare-juice-drinks-are-being-voluntarily-recalled-h-e-b   #recall #hillcountry #hebstores #milk  ]]>48hebstores,hillcountry,milk,recallcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kids-robitussin-and-dimetapp-on-recall--32824963https://youtu.be/28VUP2F_Ffc   The FDA and GSK Consumer Healthcare care recalling several lots of Children’s Robitussin Honey Cough and Chest Congestion DM  and one lot of Children’s Dimetapp Cold and Cough.  Seems that the dosing cups included with these products have no 5 and/or 10 milliliter dosing markings rendering the cups useless to parents.  The cups have only 20 milliliter markings, and using this much of the product could be dangerous depending upon the weight of the child.  The lots involved are 02177 and 02178 for the Robitussin and lot CL8292 for the Dimetapp.  If you have these products, don’t use the measuring cups.  Contact GSK at 1-800-762-4675 to obtain the proper dosing cups.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/gsk-consumer-healthcare-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-childrens-robitussinr-honey-cough-and   #recall #robitussin #dimetapp #gsk]]>86338c0f-055d-499c-b138-64254a72ad82Mon, 22 Jun 2020 20:05:18 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/28VUP2F_Ffc   The FDA and GSK Consumer Healthcare care recalling several lots of Children’s Robitussin Honey Cough and Chest Congestion DM  and one lot of Children’s Dimetapp Cold and Cough.  Seems that the dosing cups...https://youtu.be/28VUP2F_Ffc   The FDA and GSK Consumer Healthcare care recalling several lots of Children’s Robitussin Honey Cough and Chest Congestion DM  and one lot of Children’s Dimetapp Cold and Cough.  Seems that the dosing cups included with these products have no 5 and/or 10 milliliter dosing markings rendering the cups useless to parents.  The cups have only 20 milliliter markings, and using this much of the product could be dangerous depending upon the weight of the child.  The lots involved are 02177 and 02178 for the Robitussin and lot CL8292 for the Dimetapp.  If you have these products, don’t use the measuring cups.  Contact GSK at 1-800-762-4675 to obtain the proper dosing cups.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/gsk-consumer-healthcare-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-childrens-robitussinr-honey-cough-and   #recall #robitussin #dimetapp #gsk]]>52dimetapp,gsk,recall,robitussincleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/honda-recreational-off-highway-vehicles-have-been-recalled--32824972https://youtu.be/hDcF7OUG0rY   The CPSC and Honda America have recalled Honda ROVs.  The vehicle’s transmission’s park position does not prevent the machine from rolling leading to possible crashes and personal injuries.  The vehicles involved are Pioneer and Talon models sold in various colors.  If you’re zooming around in one of these, stop riding them and  call Honda America at 1-866-784-1870 pronto to arrange a repair.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Recreational-Off-Highway-Vehicles-Recalled-by-American-Honda-Due-to-Crash-and-Injury-Hazards-Recall-Alert   #recall #cpsc, #rov #honda  ]]>28cff9cd-d45f-4788-afe2-88d7fa6c43c1Mon, 22 Jun 2020 20:02:56 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/hDcF7OUG0rY   The CPSC and Honda America have recalled Honda ROVs.  The vehicle’s transmission’s park position does not prevent the machine from rolling leading to possible crashes and personal injuries.  The vehicles...https://youtu.be/hDcF7OUG0rY   The CPSC and Honda America have recalled Honda ROVs.  The vehicle’s transmission’s park position does not prevent the machine from rolling leading to possible crashes and personal injuries.  The vehicles involved are Pioneer and Talon models sold in various colors.  If you’re zooming around in one of these, stop riding them and  call Honda America at 1-866-784-1870 pronto to arrange a repair.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Recreational-Off-Highway-Vehicles-Recalled-by-American-Honda-Due-to-Crash-and-Injury-Hazards-Recall-Alert   #recall #cpsc, #rov #honda  ]]>41cpsc,honda,recall,rovcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/modus-dresser-recall--32824971https://youtu.be/RzBSffEOP1k   The CPSC and the Modus Furniture Co. are recalling their Brighton 9 drawer dressers, the Bow-front dressers, Travis 9 drawer dressers, Bevelle dressers, and Wooden 9 drawer dressers.  These dressers are big and heavy, 245 pounds, and they are unstable if their mirrors are not installed.  These dressers have been sold at Costco and other stores nationwide.   Again, as I’ve reported with so many recalled dressers, they may tip over, fall on children, and inflict injuries or even kill the poor kids.  The dressers, even with the tip over restraint kits, do not meet applicable federal safety standards.  If you have one of these beasts in your home, sequester it from the children.  Contact Modus at 1-888-859-2129 for a compliant restraint kit and a free in-home installation of the kit.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Modus-Furniture-Recalls-Dressers-Due-to-Tip-Over-and-Entrapment-Hazards-Recall-Alert   #recall #cpsc #dresser #tipover]]>579ba2f5-c58b-4245-b74d-6fcc494f54a3Mon, 22 Jun 2020 19:48:41 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/RzBSffEOP1k   The CPSC and the Modus Furniture Co. are recalling their Brighton 9 drawer dressers, the Bow-front dressers, Travis 9 drawer dressers, Bevelle dressers, and Wooden 9 drawer dressers.  These dressers are big...https://youtu.be/RzBSffEOP1k   The CPSC and the Modus Furniture Co. are recalling their Brighton 9 drawer dressers, the Bow-front dressers, Travis 9 drawer dressers, Bevelle dressers, and Wooden 9 drawer dressers.  These dressers are big and heavy, 245 pounds, and they are unstable if their mirrors are not installed.  These dressers have been sold at Costco and other stores nationwide.   Again, as I’ve reported with so many recalled dressers, they may tip over, fall on children, and inflict injuries or even kill the poor kids.  The dressers, even with the tip over restraint kits, do not meet applicable federal safety standards.  If you have one of these beasts in your home, sequester it from the children.  Contact Modus at 1-888-859-2129 for a compliant restraint kit and a free in-home installation of the kit.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Modus-Furniture-Recalls-Dressers-Due-to-Tip-Over-and-Entrapment-Hazards-Recall-Alert   #recall #cpsc #dresser #tipover]]>61cpsc,dresser,recall,tipovercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lochinvar-condensing-residential-boilers-are-on-recall--32824957https://youtu.be/vC_peTfk_Lk   The CPSC and Lochinvar now recall the Lochinvar Condensing Residential Boilers.  The boiler’s flue grommet can malfunction causing the boiler to emit carbon monoxide with resultant poisoning.  If you have one of these boilers bubbling in your basement, get the serial number off the tank and call Lochinvar at 1-833-232-9706 to find out if your heater is affected.  If it is they will help you arrange a repair.  Carbon monoxide is deadly dangerous, so get on this..,,,please.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Lochinvar-Recalls-Condensing-Residential-Boilers-Due-to-Risk-of-Carbon-Monoxide-Poisoning #recall #cpsc #boiler #lochinvar #carbonmonoxide]]>aee66cce-faf7-4314-96b7-1de0e53f782cMon, 22 Jun 2020 19:43:00 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/vC_peTfk_Lk   The CPSC and Lochinvar now recall the Lochinvar Condensing Residential Boilers.  The boiler’s flue grommet can malfunction causing the boiler to emit carbon monoxide with resultant poisoning.  If you have one...https://youtu.be/vC_peTfk_Lk   The CPSC and Lochinvar now recall the Lochinvar Condensing Residential Boilers.  The boiler’s flue grommet can malfunction causing the boiler to emit carbon monoxide with resultant poisoning.  If you have one of these boilers bubbling in your basement, get the serial number off the tank and call Lochinvar at 1-833-232-9706 to find out if your heater is affected.  If it is they will help you arrange a repair.  Carbon monoxide is deadly dangerous, so get on this..,,,please.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Lochinvar-Recalls-Condensing-Residential-Boilers-Due-to-Risk-of-Carbon-Monoxide-Poisoning #recall #cpsc #boiler #lochinvar #carbonmonoxide]]>46boiler,carbonmonoxide,cpsc,lochinvar,recallcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recall-on-rainbow-srx-vacuums--32824959https://youtu.be/V0VgAe2y4i0   The CPSC and Rexair LLC are recalling the Rainbow SRX Vacuums.  The circuit board on the vacuum may short-circuit and spark leading to fire and burn risks.  The model involved is the RHCS19 Type 120 water-based filtration vacuum cleaner.  If you’re pushing one of these around your living room, shut it off, stop using it, and call a Rainbow distributor for a free repair.  For more detailed information, reach Rexair Co. at 1-833-940-2775.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Rexair-Recalls-to-Repair-Rainbow-SRX-Vacuums-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards   #recall #cpsc #vacuum #rexair   ]]>95ced890-7ad9-4ee4-bfc7-17eb7a1507d4Mon, 22 Jun 2020 19:40:27 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/V0VgAe2y4i0   The CPSC and Rexair LLC are recalling the Rainbow SRX Vacuums.  The circuit board on the vacuum may short-circuit and spark leading to fire and burn risks.  The model involved is the RHCS19 Type 120...https://youtu.be/V0VgAe2y4i0   The CPSC and Rexair LLC are recalling the Rainbow SRX Vacuums.  The circuit board on the vacuum may short-circuit and spark leading to fire and burn risks.  The model involved is the RHCS19 Type 120 water-based filtration vacuum cleaner.  If you’re pushing one of these around your living room, shut it off, stop using it, and call a Rainbow distributor for a free repair.  For more detailed information, reach Rexair Co. at 1-833-940-2775.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Rexair-Recalls-to-Repair-Rainbow-SRX-Vacuums-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards   #recall #cpsc #vacuum #rexair   ]]>46cpsc,recall,rexair,vacuumcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hon-office-chairs-on-recall--32824968https://youtu.be/z1HLevB-Rk0   The CPSC and the HON Company are recalling the HON Office Chairs.  The chair’s mesh see-through back can break with possible user falls and injuries.  The chairs involved are the Maxon MXMO series chairs. These chairs are sold through HON and Maxon dealers as well as online at staples.com and office depot.com. If you’re sitting in one of these chairs right now, stand up, stop using the chair, and call the HON Company for a free replacement back.  Just dial  1-800-833-3964.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/HON-Recalls-Office-Chairs-Due-to-Fall-Hazard   #recall #cpsc #deskchair #hon  ]]>b8fb8ea3-18e8-43e5-96a0-b6b232106ce8Mon, 22 Jun 2020 19:31:14 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/z1HLevB-Rk0   The CPSC and the HON Company are recalling the HON Office Chairs.  The chair’s mesh see-through back can break with possible user falls and injuries.  The chairs involved are the Maxon MXMO series chairs....https://youtu.be/z1HLevB-Rk0   The CPSC and the HON Company are recalling the HON Office Chairs.  The chair’s mesh see-through back can break with possible user falls and injuries.  The chairs involved are the Maxon MXMO series chairs. These chairs are sold through HON and Maxon dealers as well as online at staples.com and office depot.com. If you’re sitting in one of these chairs right now, stand up, stop using the chair, and call the HON Company for a free replacement back.  Just dial  1-800-833-3964.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/HON-Recalls-Office-Chairs-Due-to-Fall-Hazard   #recall #cpsc #deskchair #hon  ]]>44cpsc,deskchair,hon,recallcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/relieving-yourself-safely-in-public-restrooms--32824961https://youtu.be/JFq5LxA9wGE   With public spaces reopening, how do you go out without having to cross your legs until you get back home.  New studies show that toilet flushes generate a cloud of possibly virus-contaminated aerosol while established data reveals a rest room to be a microbe sewer with contamination on every surface.   Remember that CoVid is shed longer from the gastrointestinal tract than from the lungs so asymptomatic persons are likely to have toxic feces.   The rules are simple: Wear a filtration mask. Close any lid, and turn away from the toilet and urinal as they flush. Distance from other users. Wash your hands with soap and water, best, or 70%+ alcohol as you depart.   https://aip.scitation.org/doi/10.1063/5.0013318   #covid #restroom #aerosols #flushing #mask #distance #wash    ]]>89c6f280-07d1-4e73-a89c-d2e44be57ae1Mon, 22 Jun 2020 19:25:13 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/JFq5LxA9wGE   With public spaces reopening, how do you go out without having to cross your legs until you get back home.  New studies show that toilet flushes generate a cloud of possibly virus-contaminated aerosol while...https://youtu.be/JFq5LxA9wGE   With public spaces reopening, how do you go out without having to cross your legs until you get back home.  New studies show that toilet flushes generate a cloud of possibly virus-contaminated aerosol while established data reveals a rest room to be a microbe sewer with contamination on every surface.   Remember that CoVid is shed longer from the gastrointestinal tract than from the lungs so asymptomatic persons are likely to have toxic feces.   The rules are simple: Wear a filtration mask. Close any lid, and turn away from the toilet and urinal as they flush. Distance from other users. Wash your hands with soap and water, best, or 70%+ alcohol as you depart.   https://aip.scitation.org/doi/10.1063/5.0013318   #covid #restroom #aerosols #flushing #mask #distance #wash    ]]>59aerosols,covid,distance,flushing,mask,restroom,washcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/prozac-inhibits-covid19-replication--32824956https://youtu.be/auJkLEufIU4   The selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor fluoxetine, branded as Prozac and Saracen and prescribed for depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, eating problems, and panic issues turns out to significantly slow the replication of the novel coronavirus in tissue culture.  The drug works at concentrations typically found in patients using this medication.   Virologists at Germany’s University of Würzburg discovered this phenomenon during their screening of already marketed prescription drugs for anti-CoVid19 activity.  Although Prozac was effective, other popular selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors including Lexapro and Paxil failed to have this effect.  Prozac did not inhibit other viruses including herpes, RSV, or rabies.   The researchers hope that Prozac may prove to be therapy for early stages of CoVid.   https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.06.14.150490v2.full.pdf   #covid #prozac #fluoxetine #ssri  ]]>80b70d6f-c3c1-4661-b3e5-be2565529ba1Mon, 22 Jun 2020 19:17:54 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/auJkLEufIU4   The selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor fluoxetine, branded as Prozac and Saracen and prescribed for depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, eating problems, and panic issues turns out to significantly...https://youtu.be/auJkLEufIU4   The selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor fluoxetine, branded as Prozac and Saracen and prescribed for depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, eating problems, and panic issues turns out to significantly slow the replication of the novel coronavirus in tissue culture.  The drug works at concentrations typically found in patients using this medication.   Virologists at Germany’s University of Würzburg discovered this phenomenon during their screening of already marketed prescription drugs for anti-CoVid19 activity.  Although Prozac was effective, other popular selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors including Lexapro and Paxil failed to have this effect.  Prozac did not inhibit other viruses including herpes, RSV, or rabies.   The researchers hope that Prozac may prove to be therapy for early stages of CoVid.   https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.06.14.150490v2.full.pdf   #covid #prozac #fluoxetine #ssri  ]]>67covid,fluoxetine,prozac,ssricleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/actemra-and-steroid-cocktail-damps-covid-cytokine-storm--32824970https://youtu.be/9QhIuE89Bic   CoVid patients treated with tocilizumab and corticosteroids enjoy a 54% lower in-hospital mortality.  A study of 3098 patients treated within the giant metro New York City Northwell Health System was just released on the pre-print server medrixiv.org.   The study of various immunomodulators’ effects on the deadly CoVid cytokine storm showed that Actemra+steroids reduced mortality best followed by steroids alone at 30% and Actemra alone at 28%.  Anakinra, another modulator, showed no effect.   This data adds another therapy option for clinicians treating life-threatening cases of CoVid19.  As always, the best treatment of any disease is prevention.  You control that by following MDW: masking, distancing, and washing.   https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.06.16.20126714v1.full.pdf   #covid #actemra #steroids #tocilizumab #mortality  ]]>790f3621-bf16-47e7-b004-0786e055ab8cMon, 22 Jun 2020 19:11:00 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/9QhIuE89Bic   CoVid patients treated with tocilizumab and corticosteroids enjoy a 54% lower in-hospital mortality.  A study of 3098 patients treated within the giant metro New York City Northwell Health System was just...https://youtu.be/9QhIuE89Bic   CoVid patients treated with tocilizumab and corticosteroids enjoy a 54% lower in-hospital mortality.  A study of 3098 patients treated within the giant metro New York City Northwell Health System was just released on the pre-print server medrixiv.org.   The study of various immunomodulators’ effects on the deadly CoVid cytokine storm showed that Actemra+steroids reduced mortality best followed by steroids alone at 30% and Actemra alone at 28%.  Anakinra, another modulator, showed no effect.   This data adds another therapy option for clinicians treating life-threatening cases of CoVid19.  As always, the best treatment of any disease is prevention.  You control that by following MDW: masking, distancing, and washing.   https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.06.16.20126714v1.full.pdf   #covid #actemra #steroids #tocilizumab #mortality  ]]>67actemra,covid,mortality,steroids,tocilizumabcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sports-events-spray-respiratory-viruses--32824969https://youtu.be/NTFo_Mbc2j0   As professional sports open in a city, the influenza mortality rate rises as much as 24%.  Statisticians at West Virginia University report this information adding that CoVid will be similar to the flu but way more infectious and deadly.   The data shows that introduction of NHL hockey into a city bumps the flu deaths 24%, NFL games trigger a 17% increase, MLB baseball a 5.3% jump, and NBA basketball a 4.7% bump.  The analysis takes into account the seasonal temperatures and humidity.   The investigators propose that similar if not more dramatic increases will be seen with CoVid once sports restart.  Fans will beat the odds using masks, distancing, and washing.   https://bit.ly/3el2nsm   #covid #sports #masks #distancing #washing  ]]>1d9d7885-0fa0-459b-9ab6-b296f06b0301Mon, 22 Jun 2020 19:04:57 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/NTFo_Mbc2j0   As professional sports open in a city, the influenza mortality rate rises as much as 24%.  Statisticians at West Virginia University report this information adding that CoVid will be similar to the flu but...https://youtu.be/NTFo_Mbc2j0   As professional sports open in a city, the influenza mortality rate rises as much as 24%.  Statisticians at West Virginia University report this information adding that CoVid will be similar to the flu but way more infectious and deadly.   The data shows that introduction of NHL hockey into a city bumps the flu deaths 24%, NFL games trigger a 17% increase, MLB baseball a 5.3% jump, and NBA basketball a 4.7% bump.  The analysis takes into account the seasonal temperatures and humidity.   The investigators propose that similar if not more dramatic increases will be seen with CoVid once sports restart.  Fans will beat the odds using masks, distancing, and washing.   https://bit.ly/3el2nsm   #covid #sports #masks #distancing #washing  ]]>64covid,distancing,masks,sports,washingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/covid-spreads-like-wildfire-in-a-vocal-crowd--32824973https://youtu.be/MP1WdHpiQoQ   Eighty-five percent of singers caught CoVid from a single infected person during one 2.5 hour rehearsal.  Environmental engineers now analyze this Washington State case report..   During the March 10th rehearsal in question, the precautions taken only included use of hand sanitizer and no physical contacts such as hugging or handshaking.  Face masks were not used.  Attendees rapidly became sick over the 5 days following the rehearsal.  Studying the group placement chart, spread of virus appeared random.  Air was recirculated through a standard commercial filter.   This is a wake up call.  Re-opening cannot be business as usual and be safe.  MDW: mask, distance, wash.   https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.06.15.20132027v2.full.pdf   #covid #airborne #masks  ]]>9f7fde4e-ea3f-4392-a3b4-22a4110d484cMon, 22 Jun 2020 18:57:12 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/MP1WdHpiQoQ   Eighty-five percent of singers caught CoVid from a single infected person during one 2.5 hour rehearsal.  Environmental engineers now analyze this Washington State case report..   During the March 10th...https://youtu.be/MP1WdHpiQoQ   Eighty-five percent of singers caught CoVid from a single infected person during one 2.5 hour rehearsal.  Environmental engineers now analyze this Washington State case report..   During the March 10th rehearsal in question, the precautions taken only included use of hand sanitizer and no physical contacts such as hugging or handshaking.  Face masks were not used.  Attendees rapidly became sick over the 5 days following the rehearsal.  Studying the group placement chart, spread of virus appeared random.  Air was recirculated through a standard commercial filter.   This is a wake up call.  Re-opening cannot be business as usual and be safe.  MDW: mask, distance, wash.   https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.06.15.20132027v2.full.pdf   #covid #airborne #masks  ]]>61airborne,covid,maskscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/killing-airborne-covid-in-theaters-and-airplanes--32824958https://youtu.be/kJbBDUTvV_M   A superheated nickel foam air filtration system can catch and kill 99.9% of CoVid19 virus passing through it.  This according to a study completed by the Universities of Houston and Texas.   CoVid19 is airborne and challenges our efforts to reopen restaurants and mass transit where air recirculates in closed spaces. CoVid cannot live in temperatures above 160˚ F, and the researchers developed tightly packed nickel foam filters that may be heated to nearly 500˚ F while not unduly heating the air passing through it.   Look for other air disinfection systems using UVC radiation and other micro-filters as we all get back to work and play.   https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.06.13.150243v1.full.pdf #covid #airfiltration #nickel  ]]>7386523e-0e8f-4eed-a746-7544a7c955f7Mon, 22 Jun 2020 18:51:50 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/kJbBDUTvV_M   A superheated nickel foam air filtration system can catch and kill 99.9% of CoVid19 virus passing through it.  This according to a study completed by the Universities of Houston and Texas.   CoVid19 is...https://youtu.be/kJbBDUTvV_M   A superheated nickel foam air filtration system can catch and kill 99.9% of CoVid19 virus passing through it.  This according to a study completed by the Universities of Houston and Texas.   CoVid19 is airborne and challenges our efforts to reopen restaurants and mass transit where air recirculates in closed spaces. CoVid cannot live in temperatures above 160˚ F, and the researchers developed tightly packed nickel foam filters that may be heated to nearly 500˚ F while not unduly heating the air passing through it.   Look for other air disinfection systems using UVC radiation and other micro-filters as we all get back to work and play.   https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.06.13.150243v1.full.pdf #covid #airfiltration #nickel  ]]>61airfiltration,covid,nickelcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/asymptomatic-versus-symptomatic-covid-positive-persons--32824965https://youtu.be/PkD7gqdQnRI   Roughly half of those who test positive for CoVid virus are completely free of any disease symptoms,  A Chinese study just published in Nature Medicine compared clinical profiles and test results for 37 asymptomatic patients with 37 who were sickened by the virus.   Those asymptomatic shed measurable virus 72% longer than those with symptoms.  Around 82% of both asymptomatic and symptomatic COVID patients form IgG antibodies, but antibody levels of symptomatic patients were 6-fold higher than those of asymptomatic patients.   Asymptomatic CoVid carriers are potentially infectious longer than those obviously sickened by the virus.  Anti-viral antibodies seem not to be keeping those spewing virus healthy.  Other factors are at play.   https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-020-0965-6   https://www.healthline.com/health-news/50-percent-of-people-with-covid19-not-aware-have-virus   #covid #asymptomatic #antibodies  ]]>3187d90d-6c26-447f-a87d-d1011e0e2d27Mon, 22 Jun 2020 18:46:52 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/PkD7gqdQnRI   Roughly half of those who test positive for CoVid virus are completely free of any disease symptoms,  A Chinese study just published in Nature Medicine compared clinical profiles and test results for 37...https://youtu.be/PkD7gqdQnRI   Roughly half of those who test positive for CoVid virus are completely free of any disease symptoms,  A Chinese study just published in Nature Medicine compared clinical profiles and test results for 37 asymptomatic patients with 37 who were sickened by the virus.   Those asymptomatic shed measurable virus 72% longer than those with symptoms.  Around 82% of both asymptomatic and symptomatic COVID patients form IgG antibodies, but antibody levels of symptomatic patients were 6-fold higher than those of asymptomatic patients.   Asymptomatic CoVid carriers are potentially infectious longer than those obviously sickened by the virus.  Anti-viral antibodies seem not to be keeping those spewing virus healthy.  Other factors are at play.   https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-020-0965-6   https://www.healthline.com/health-news/50-percent-of-people-with-covid19-not-aware-have-virus   #covid #asymptomatic #antibodies  ]]>63antibodies,asymptomatic,covidcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cap-t-rusty-s-seafood-dips-on-recall--32824960https://youtu.be/qNFMRfe5jQM   The FDA and Rusty’s Seafood Market are recalling Captain Rusty’s Seafood Dips.  The various varieties of these dips contain undeclared allergens including fish, shellfish, wheat, eggs, soy and milk.  The products involved are plastic containers and plastic buckets of the following dips: smoked salmon, smoked mahi, lobster, crab and lobster, and blue crab.  Customers may return any of these dips for a complete refund.  To obtain more details about the return, contact Rusty’s Seafood Mark at 1-818-244-2799.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/rustys-seafood-market-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-allergens-fish-crustacean-shellfish-eggs-milk   #recall #rustysseafooddips #seafooddips #allergens  ]]>e7dc985e-e8c9-4352-a3f9-b508e7270250Tue, 16 Jun 2020 20:56:52 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/qNFMRfe5jQM   The FDA and Rusty’s Seafood Market are recalling Captain Rusty’s Seafood Dips.  The various varieties of these dips contain undeclared allergens including fish, shellfish, wheat, eggs, soy and milk.  The...https://youtu.be/qNFMRfe5jQM   The FDA and Rusty’s Seafood Market are recalling Captain Rusty’s Seafood Dips.  The various varieties of these dips contain undeclared allergens including fish, shellfish, wheat, eggs, soy and milk.  The products involved are plastic containers and plastic buckets of the following dips: smoked salmon, smoked mahi, lobster, crab and lobster, and blue crab.  Customers may return any of these dips for a complete refund.  To obtain more details about the return, contact Rusty’s Seafood Mark at 1-818-244-2799.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/rustys-seafood-market-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-allergens-fish-crustacean-shellfish-eggs-milk   #recall #rustysseafooddips #seafooddips #allergens  ]]>47allergens,recall,rustysseafooddips,seafooddipscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/now-real-food-raw-macadamia-nuts-have-been-recalled--32824962https://youtu.be/muAXTbR71ZY   The FDA and the Now Health Group are recalling Now Real Food Raw Macadamia Nuts.  Lot # 3141055 had a possible contamination with salmonella.  This bacterium can cause serious and potentially fatal gastroenteritis in the very young, frail, elders, or those with weak immune systems.  If you have this product at home, do not consume it and return it immediately to the point of purchase for a full refund.  If you require more information, contact the company at 1-888-669-3663.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/now-health-group-inc-voluntarily-recalls-now-real-food-rraw-macadamia-nuts-because-possible-health   #recall #fda #macadamianuts #salmonella]]>fb2b80c7-3386-4980-92dd-4c664f9b9ba2Tue, 16 Jun 2020 20:51:10 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/muAXTbR71ZY   The FDA and the Now Health Group are recalling Now Real Food Raw Macadamia Nuts.  Lot # 3141055 had a possible contamination with salmonella.  This bacterium can cause serious and potentially fatal...https://youtu.be/muAXTbR71ZY   The FDA and the Now Health Group are recalling Now Real Food Raw Macadamia Nuts.  Lot # 3141055 had a possible contamination with salmonella.  This bacterium can cause serious and potentially fatal gastroenteritis in the very young, frail, elders, or those with weak immune systems.  If you have this product at home, do not consume it and return it immediately to the point of purchase for a full refund.  If you require more information, contact the company at 1-888-669-3663.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/now-health-group-inc-voluntarily-recalls-now-real-food-rraw-macadamia-nuts-because-possible-health   #recall #fda #macadamianuts #salmonella]]>47fda,macadamianuts,recall,salmonellacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/davina-wintergreen-essential-oil-and-kneads-relief-sore-muscle-blend-on-recall--32824964https://youtu.be/N9zN3czEKV4   The CPSC and Davina Wellness have recalled bottles of Davina Wintergreen Essential Oil and Davina Kneads Relief Sore Muscle Blend.  These products contain methylsalicylate. and must be in child-resistant packaging as per the federal Poison Prevention Packaging Act.  Immediately store these bottles in locations unreachable by children.  Contact Davina Wellness at 844-328-4629 for a replacement, child-resistant cap.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Davina-Wellness-Recalls-Wintergreen-Essential-Oil-and-Essential-Oil-Blend-with-Wintergreen-Due-to-Failure-to-Meet-Child-Resistant-Packaging-Requirement-Risk-of-Poisoning-Recall-Alert   #recall #cpsc #wintergreenoil #davina]]>bc67bbf6-2321-4c89-858f-f9487e56f69dTue, 16 Jun 2020 20:45:17 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/N9zN3czEKV4   The CPSC and Davina Wellness have recalled bottles of Davina Wintergreen Essential Oil and Davina Kneads Relief Sore Muscle Blend.  These products contain methylsalicylate. and must be in child-resistant...https://youtu.be/N9zN3czEKV4   The CPSC and Davina Wellness have recalled bottles of Davina Wintergreen Essential Oil and Davina Kneads Relief Sore Muscle Blend.  These products contain methylsalicylate. and must be in child-resistant packaging as per the federal Poison Prevention Packaging Act.  Immediately store these bottles in locations unreachable by children.  Contact Davina Wellness at 844-328-4629 for a replacement, child-resistant cap.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Davina-Wellness-Recalls-Wintergreen-Essential-Oil-and-Essential-Oil-Blend-with-Wintergreen-Due-to-Failure-to-Meet-Child-Resistant-Packaging-Requirement-Risk-of-Poisoning-Recall-Alert   #recall #cpsc #wintergreenoil #davina]]>46cpsc,davina,recall,wintergreenoilcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recall-on-miniware-teething-spoons--32824966https://youtu.be/dTzWw6IKGew   The CPSC and Bonnsu have recalled Miniware Teething Spoons.  The silicone spoon may break or be easily bitten into pieces by a child causing a choking hazard.  These spoons manufactured in various colors have been sold in sets of two and as part of  First Bites Meal Kits, First Bites Travel Kits, and Sip and Snack Kits.   The spoons and kits have been sold over the past nearly 3 years online at miniware.com and amazon.com and in stores including Dillard’s, The Tot, Turquoise, The Mellowland, Mom Loves Me, and Bitte.   If you have these spoons or kits, stop using them and contact Bonnsu at 1-855-334-8129 for a free replacement product or to request a refund.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Bonnsu-Recalls-Miniware-Teething-Spoons-Due-to-Choking-Hazard   #recall #cpsc #spoons #parenting #infants #choking  ]]>d5b95772-bfa0-4132-8e00-02a95a8997f7Tue, 16 Jun 2020 20:39:18 +0000Howard G. Smith MDR Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/dTzWw6IKGew   The CPSC and Bonnsu have recalled Miniware Teething Spoons.  The silicone spoon may break or be easily bitten into pieces by a child causing a choking hazard.  These spoons manufactured in various colors have...https://youtu.be/dTzWw6IKGew   The CPSC and Bonnsu have recalled Miniware Teething Spoons.  The silicone spoon may break or be easily bitten into pieces by a child causing a choking hazard.  These spoons manufactured in various colors have been sold in sets of two and as part of  First Bites Meal Kits, First Bites Travel Kits, and Sip and Snack Kits.   The spoons and kits have been sold over the past nearly 3 years online at miniware.com and amazon.com and in stores including Dillard’s, The Tot, Turquoise, The Mellowland, Mom Loves Me, and Bitte.   If you have these spoons or kits, stop using them and contact Bonnsu at 1-855-334-8129 for a free replacement product or to request a refund.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Bonnsu-Recalls-Miniware-Teething-Spoons-Due-to-Choking-Hazard   #recall #cpsc #spoons #parenting #infants #choking  ]]>58choking,cpsc,infants,parenting,recall,spoonscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-covid-spread-through-breastmilk--29971990https://youtu.be/GOr3H64gQxw   The breastmilk of CoVid-infected mothers does not contain infectious virus.  Obstetricians, pediatricians, and virologists in Wuhan and Harbin China now report this finding in their study of 25 mother-infant pairs just reported online on the medrixiv.org pre-print site.   The breastmilk of the new mothers was analyzed for virus using quantitative PCR testing and for anti-CoVid19 antibodies via ELISA testing. All milk samples were  CoVid virus-negative.  IgM antibodies were detected in the breastmilk in all cases where that antibody was found in the mother’s serum.   This study confirms the safety of breastmilk from CoVid-infected mothers.  New mothers who are CoVid positive may safely breastfeed.   https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.05.30.20033407v1.full.pdf   #covid #breastfeeding #antibodies]]>a73af36d-5b5d-43c7-93ad-cabd298c994fWed, 03 Jun 2020 20:44:08 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/GOr3H64gQxw   The breastmilk of CoVid-infected mothers does not contain infectious virus.  Obstetricians, pediatricians, and virologists in Wuhan and Harbin China now report this finding in their study of 25 mother-infant...https://youtu.be/GOr3H64gQxw   The breastmilk of CoVid-infected mothers does not contain infectious virus.  Obstetricians, pediatricians, and virologists in Wuhan and Harbin China now report this finding in their study of 25 mother-infant pairs just reported online on the medrixiv.org pre-print site.   The breastmilk of the new mothers was analyzed for virus using quantitative PCR testing and for anti-CoVid19 antibodies via ELISA testing. All milk samples were  CoVid virus-negative.  IgM antibodies were detected in the breastmilk in all cases where that antibody was found in the mother’s serum.   This study confirms the safety of breastmilk from CoVid-infected mothers.  New mothers who are CoVid positive may safely breastfeed.   https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.05.30.20033407v1.full.pdf   #covid #breastfeeding #antibodies]]>60cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/california-kids-with-covid-tend-to-be-symptomatic--29971985https://youtu.be/zQ4A9lO38kY   Two-thirds of children diagnosed with CoVid19 in Los Angeles had typical symptoms of a viral pneumonia.  This finding, reported by pediatricians at USC after their study of 35 children, contrasts sharply with other case series reported from China and elsewhere.   The median age of the kids was 12.5 years, and, as is typical, there was a preponderance of males.  The frequent symptoms were fever, congestion, cough, and shortness of breath.   Children under age 5 typically had more symptoms and a higher viral load in their bodies.   The western US variants of CoVid19 seem to produce more symptomatic disease in kids.  That may help prevent spread by asymptomatic carriers.   https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.05.28.20104539v2.full.pdf   #covid #children #california]]>175ebae2-2fee-4aab-ade0-b0847e6f2f5eWed, 03 Jun 2020 20:36:52 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/zQ4A9lO38kY   Two-thirds of children diagnosed with CoVid19 in Los Angeles had typical symptoms of a viral pneumonia.  This finding, reported by pediatricians at USC after their study of 35 children, contrasts sharply with...https://youtu.be/zQ4A9lO38kY   Two-thirds of children diagnosed with CoVid19 in Los Angeles had typical symptoms of a viral pneumonia.  This finding, reported by pediatricians at USC after their study of 35 children, contrasts sharply with other case series reported from China and elsewhere.   The median age of the kids was 12.5 years, and, as is typical, there was a preponderance of males.  The frequent symptoms were fever, congestion, cough, and shortness of breath.   Children under age 5 typically had more symptoms and a higher viral load in their bodies.   The western US variants of CoVid19 seem to produce more symptomatic disease in kids.  That may help prevent spread by asymptomatic carriers.   https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.05.28.20104539v2.full.pdf   #covid #children #california]]>59california,children,covidcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-york-city-covid-patients-suffer-kidney-disease-equal-to-lung-malfunction--29971988https://youtu.be/93kifz07DxM   Of the first 1000 New Yorkers hospitalized for CoVid19, about one-third suffered serious kidney injury and acute respiratory distress syndrome.  Clinicians at Columbia University and the New York/Presbyterian Medical Center just published details on the largest American CoVid case series to date.   Focusing on the 24% of patients requiring ICU critical care, 90% had acute respiratory distress syndrome, 78% had kidney disease, 35% required dialysis, and 44% died.    The bottom line: CoVid19 triggers a nasty disease that suffocates, damages all your vital organs, creates body-wide clotting, and hangs on and on.  You CAN avoid it with DMW: distancing, masks, and washing.   https://www.bmj.com/content/369/bmj.m1996   #covid #nyc #kidneyfailure #dialysis  ]]>44ed0a1f-db3c-45f3-89b0-28f7417e33bbWed, 03 Jun 2020 20:29:39 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/93kifz07DxM   Of the first 1000 New Yorkers hospitalized for CoVid19, about one-third suffered serious kidney injury and acute respiratory distress syndrome.  Clinicians at Columbia University and the New York/Presbyterian...https://youtu.be/93kifz07DxM   Of the first 1000 New Yorkers hospitalized for CoVid19, about one-third suffered serious kidney injury and acute respiratory distress syndrome.  Clinicians at Columbia University and the New York/Presbyterian Medical Center just published details on the largest American CoVid case series to date.   Focusing on the 24% of patients requiring ICU critical care, 90% had acute respiratory distress syndrome, 78% had kidney disease, 35% required dialysis, and 44% died.    The bottom line: CoVid19 triggers a nasty disease that suffocates, damages all your vital organs, creates body-wide clotting, and hangs on and on.  You CAN avoid it with DMW: distancing, masks, and washing.   https://www.bmj.com/content/369/bmj.m1996   #covid #nyc #kidneyfailure #dialysis  ]]>65covid,dialysis,kidneyfailure,nyccleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fda-approval-for-a-drug-to-stop-uterine-fibroid-associated-bleeding--29972002https://youtu.be/-s0aMlSb4Xc   Oriahnn, a estrogen-progestin combo pharmaceutical, may now be prescribed for management of excessive menstrual bleed caused by fibroids of the uterus.  The two clinical trials of this oral medication revealed that the drug reduced bleeding between 7 and 8 fold.  This drug provides a non-surgical alternative to removal of the uterus for those women who may not desire or qualify to have the operation.  The chief, serious complications of Oriahnn use include a reduction in bone density and an increased risk of fractures and an increased risk of excessive blood clotting with heart attack or stroke.  Women with known osteoporosis, a smoking habit, or high blood pressure should consider other avenues of therapy.  This drug will not prevent pregnancy, and non-hormonal contraception should be employed.   https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-approves-new-option-treat-heavy-menstrual-bleeding-associated-fibroids-women   #approval #fda #oriahnn #fibroids #metrorrhagia  ]]>c5b32e2e-71d2-473a-a200-cb8b22e8cad3Wed, 03 Jun 2020 20:22:51 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/-s0aMlSb4Xc   Oriahnn, a estrogen-progestin combo pharmaceutical, may now be prescribed for management of excessive menstrual bleed caused by fibroids of the uterus.  The two clinical trials of this oral medication...https://youtu.be/-s0aMlSb4Xc   Oriahnn, a estrogen-progestin combo pharmaceutical, may now be prescribed for management of excessive menstrual bleed caused by fibroids of the uterus.  The two clinical trials of this oral medication revealed that the drug reduced bleeding between 7 and 8 fold.  This drug provides a non-surgical alternative to removal of the uterus for those women who may not desire or qualify to have the operation.  The chief, serious complications of Oriahnn use include a reduction in bone density and an increased risk of fractures and an increased risk of excessive blood clotting with heart attack or stroke.  Women with known osteoporosis, a smoking habit, or high blood pressure should consider other avenues of therapy.  This drug will not prevent pregnancy, and non-hormonal contraception should be employed.   https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-approves-new-option-treat-heavy-menstrual-bleeding-associated-fibroids-women   #approval #fda #oriahnn #fibroids #metrorrhagia  ]]>62approval,fda,fibroids,metrorrhagia,oriahnncleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/which-measures-protect-you-from-covid--29971987https://youtu.be/XU_CHhXXy44   Masks, eye protection and physical distancing each seem to have about equal impact on reducing your risk of a coronavirus infection.  Researchers at Canada’s McMaster University performed a global meta-analysis of 172 studies covering 25,697 patients.   While wearing face masks reduced the risk of infection the most, some 14%, eye protection reduced that risk 11% and distancing reduced the risk 9.8%. The fact that shielding your eyes helps so much emphasizes the importance of airborne virus transmission.   If you are in locations with abundant virus, do wear goggles, a face shield, or attachments to your glasses that block side entry of aerosols.   https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(20)31142-9/fulltext   #covid #eyes #distancing #masks #goggles #faceshield  ]]>ae4801f3-68c0-41f8-bfa7-465941dcdd0aWed, 03 Jun 2020 20:20:00 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/XU_CHhXXy44   Masks, eye protection and physical distancing each seem to have about equal impact on reducing your risk of a coronavirus infection.  Researchers at Canada’s McMaster University performed a global...https://youtu.be/XU_CHhXXy44   Masks, eye protection and physical distancing each seem to have about equal impact on reducing your risk of a coronavirus infection.  Researchers at Canada’s McMaster University performed a global meta-analysis of 172 studies covering 25,697 patients.   While wearing face masks reduced the risk of infection the most, some 14%, eye protection reduced that risk 11% and distancing reduced the risk 9.8%. The fact that shielding your eyes helps so much emphasizes the importance of airborne virus transmission.   If you are in locations with abundant virus, do wear goggles, a face shield, or attachments to your glasses that block side entry of aerosols.   https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(20)31142-9/fulltext   #covid #eyes #distancing #masks #goggles #faceshield  ]]>62covid,distancing,eyes,faceshield,goggles,maskscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/one-form-of-hydroxychloroquine-most-effective-against-covid--29971984https://youtu.be/aOyTd1xJVy0   Not all forms of HCQ or CQ are created equal..  A Chinese study just published by the online pre-print server biorxiv.org reopens the HCQ/CQ controversy with a bit of sophisticated organic chemistry.   Clinically available hydroxychloroquine is a blend of two mirror images of the same molecule, the left and right enantiomers.  The study shows that L-HCQ inhibits CoVid replication 60% better than the R-HCQ.  L-CQ is 27% more effective than R-CQ.    The mixed HCQ and CQ does’t help CoVid patients.   If these findings are confirmed by other investigators, cautious clinical studies might show that the lefty versions do.   https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.05.26.114033v2.full.pdf   #covid #hcq #hydroxchloroquine #cq #enantiomers #distereoisomers  ]]>d9b000f2-ea16-4278-a431-e5f68794c1a3Wed, 03 Jun 2020 20:10:00 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/aOyTd1xJVy0   Not all forms of HCQ or CQ are created equal..  A Chinese study just published by the online pre-print server biorxiv.org reopens the HCQ/CQ controversy with a bit of sophisticated organic chemistry.  ...https://youtu.be/aOyTd1xJVy0   Not all forms of HCQ or CQ are created equal..  A Chinese study just published by the online pre-print server biorxiv.org reopens the HCQ/CQ controversy with a bit of sophisticated organic chemistry.   Clinically available hydroxychloroquine is a blend of two mirror images of the same molecule, the left and right enantiomers.  The study shows that L-HCQ inhibits CoVid replication 60% better than the R-HCQ.  L-CQ is 27% more effective than R-CQ.    The mixed HCQ and CQ does’t help CoVid patients.   If these findings are confirmed by other investigators, cautious clinical studies might show that the lefty versions do.   https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.05.26.114033v2.full.pdf   #covid #hcq #hydroxchloroquine #cq #enantiomers #distereoisomers  ]]>70covid,cqenantiomers,distereoisomers,hcq,hydroxchloroquinecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/singapore-gives-thumbs-down-to-face-shields--29971993https://youtu.be/2EiQ8xgDXQs   Singapore’s Health Ministry, now facing a resurgence of CoVid19 cases, rejects face shields alone as insufficient protection against transmitting or contracting coronavirus.  The official guidance statement underscores the fact that air gaps around face shield permit contaminated droplets and aerosols to travel freely.   The only persons permitted to wear face shields are:  Children 12 and under who cannot wear masks.  I’ve seen kids as young as 2 wearing them well. Persons who cannot breathe through a mask. Persons speaking to a group at a safe distance from listeners.    Wearing a face shield over a mask does provide additional protection.  CoVid19 is dangerous.  Avoid it with MDW: masks, distancing, washing.   https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/guidance-for-use-of-masks-and-face-shields   #faceshields #masks #covid #pandemic #singapore]]>6287a106-6957-4c23-8577-77416fafa1d5Wed, 03 Jun 2020 20:05:19 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/2EiQ8xgDXQs   Singapore’s Health Ministry, now facing a resurgence of CoVid19 cases, rejects face shields alone as insufficient protection against transmitting or contracting coronavirus.  The official guidance statement...https://youtu.be/2EiQ8xgDXQs   Singapore’s Health Ministry, now facing a resurgence of CoVid19 cases, rejects face shields alone as insufficient protection against transmitting or contracting coronavirus.  The official guidance statement underscores the fact that air gaps around face shield permit contaminated droplets and aerosols to travel freely.   The only persons permitted to wear face shields are:  Children 12 and under who cannot wear masks.  I’ve seen kids as young as 2 wearing them well. Persons who cannot breathe through a mask. Persons speaking to a group at a safe distance from listeners.    Wearing a face shield over a mask does provide additional protection.  CoVid19 is dangerous.  Avoid it with MDW: masks, distancing, washing.   https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/guidance-for-use-of-masks-and-face-shields   #faceshields #masks #covid #pandemic #singapore]]>63covid,faceshields,masks,pandemic,singaporecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/which-interventions-stop-covid-spread--29971983https://youtu.be/huM7v68jnQg   Closing schools turns out to be the single best non-pharmaceutical way to halt CoVid.  This the conclusion of an international collaborative meta-analysis by university number crunchers in the US, UK, Canada and Australia.   The data from 41 countries show that school closings have a 58% effectiveness, restricting gatherings to 10 or fewer 24%,  closing non-essential businesses 23%, closing high risk businesses 19%, testing those with respiratory symptoms 18%, and stay at home orders 17%.   We have a dilemma: kids attending school then bring CoVid home and transmit it to multiple generations including the vulnerable.   Yet closed schools equals closed workplaces.  The solution: testing all children and their contacts.   https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.05.28.20116129v1.full.pdf   #covid #schools #children #work #testing  ]]>733ae411-7206-48f6-ab35-a33e93dba009Wed, 03 Jun 2020 19:53:57 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/huM7v68jnQg   Closing schools turns out to be the single best non-pharmaceutical way to halt CoVid.  This the conclusion of an international collaborative meta-analysis by university number crunchers in the US, UK, Canada...https://youtu.be/huM7v68jnQg   Closing schools turns out to be the single best non-pharmaceutical way to halt CoVid.  This the conclusion of an international collaborative meta-analysis by university number crunchers in the US, UK, Canada and Australia.   The data from 41 countries show that school closings have a 58% effectiveness, restricting gatherings to 10 or fewer 24%,  closing non-essential businesses 23%, closing high risk businesses 19%, testing those with respiratory symptoms 18%, and stay at home orders 17%.   We have a dilemma: kids attending school then bring CoVid home and transmit it to multiple generations including the vulnerable.   Yet closed schools equals closed workplaces.  The solution: testing all children and their contacts.   https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.05.28.20116129v1.full.pdf   #covid #schools #children #work #testing  ]]>68children,covid,schools,testing,workcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metformin-tablets-on-recall--29971991https://youtu.be/MC-G-qPAslw   The FDA and the Apotex Corporation announces recall of Apotex’s Metformin HCl extended release tablets. 500 and 750 mg tablets.  One lot of this medication was found to have dangerously high levels of N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA).  This agent is a probably human carcinogen.  Metformin is a medication for treatment of type 2 diabetes along with diet and exercise.  If you have this product, return it to the point of purchase.  If you purchased it online directly from Apotex, call Inmar Rx Solutions at 1-888-985-9014.  Notify your doctor to be certain that you obtain an alternative for managing your diabetes.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/apotex-corp-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-metformin-hydrochloride-extended-release-tablets   #recall #metformin #ndma #diabetes  ]]>ba73db7e-7984-413c-a485-9b55e90f64edWed, 03 Jun 2020 19:51:35 +0000Howard G. Smith MDVidcast:  https://youtu.be/MC-G-qPAslw   The FDA and the Apotex Corporation announces recall of Apotex’s Metformin HCl extended release tablets. 500 and 750 mg tablets.  One lot of this medication was found to have dangerously high levels of...https://youtu.be/MC-G-qPAslw   The FDA and the Apotex Corporation announces recall of Apotex’s Metformin HCl extended release tablets. 500 and 750 mg tablets.  One lot of this medication was found to have dangerously high levels of N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA).  This agent is a probably human carcinogen.  Metformin is a medication for treatment of type 2 diabetes along with diet and exercise.  If you have this product, return it to the point of purchase.  If you purchased it online directly from Apotex, call Inmar Rx Solutions at 1-888-985-9014.  Notify your doctor to be certain that you obtain an alternative for managing your diabetes.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/apotex-corp-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-metformin-hydrochloride-extended-release-tablets   #recall #metformin #ndma #diabetes  ]]>57diabetes,metforminn,ndma,recallcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/p-s-ravioli-could-be-deadly--29971995https://youtu.be/gC4fRvoKGo0   The USDA has announced that P&S Ravioli Company”s raw beer ravioli may contain pathogenic E. coli bacteria.  This product is no longer for sale, but you might have some of it in your home freezer.  The 13 oz. package would be labeled “P&S Ravioli Company 12 Jumbo Meat Ravioli” with a use-by date of 11/30/2020, a lot code 20121, and the mark “EST 2736” inside the USDA mark of inspection.  If you have this product in your freezer, do not consume it but return it to the store for a full refund.   https://bit.ly/2ZUhhBa   #ravioli #ecoli  ]]>e0cd3548-3404-4c47-91ed-bbde75a0329aWed, 03 Jun 2020 19:45:02 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  xvid https://youtu.be/gC4fRvoKGo0   The USDA has announced that P&S Ravioli Company”s raw beer ravioli may contain pathogenic E. coli bacteria.  This product is no longer for sale, but you might have some of it in your home freezer.  The 13 oz....https://youtu.be/gC4fRvoKGo0   The USDA has announced that P&S Ravioli Company”s raw beer ravioli may contain pathogenic E. coli bacteria.  This product is no longer for sale, but you might have some of it in your home freezer.  The 13 oz. package would be labeled “P&S Ravioli Company 12 Jumbo Meat Ravioli” with a use-by date of 11/30/2020, a lot code 20121, and the mark “EST 2736” inside the USDA mark of inspection.  If you have this product in your freezer, do not consume it but return it to the store for a full refund.   https://bit.ly/2ZUhhBa   #ravioli #ecoli  ]]>48ecoli,raviolicleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/intense-exercise-triggers-early-miscarriage-in-high-risk-would-be-mothers--29971989https://youtu.be/DSXxaY3BYdA   Women with a miscarriage history attempting to get pregnant may lose the fetus to aggressive exercising even before they know they are pregnant.  Epidemiologists at UMass-Amherst studied 785 high risk pregnancies in young women with one or two previous miscarriages.   Seven percent of the women suffered yet another miscarriage just as their pregnancy was establishing.  Those who lost their fetus at the time it would be implanting, the risk of loss was two-fold greater in those women pursuing moderate or intense exercise regimens.   If you have a history of miscarriage, avoid any excessive exercise during the first month even before you know you are pregnant.   https://www.fertstert.org/article/S0015-0282(19)32497-5/fulltext   #pregnancy #miscarriage #miscarriage  ]]>c3bcf1d4-1221-448c-968a-9b65e2e2fe49Fri, 29 May 2020 18:48:54 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/DSXxaY3BYdA   Women with a miscarriage history attempting to get pregnant may lose the fetus to aggressive exercising even before they know they are pregnant.  Epidemiologists at UMass-Amherst studied 785 high risk...https://youtu.be/DSXxaY3BYdA   Women with a miscarriage history attempting to get pregnant may lose the fetus to aggressive exercising even before they know they are pregnant.  Epidemiologists at UMass-Amherst studied 785 high risk pregnancies in young women with one or two previous miscarriages.   Seven percent of the women suffered yet another miscarriage just as their pregnancy was establishing.  Those who lost their fetus at the time it would be implanting, the risk of loss was two-fold greater in those women pursuing moderate or intense exercise regimens.   If you have a history of miscarriage, avoid any excessive exercise during the first month even before you know you are pregnant.   https://www.fertstert.org/article/S0015-0282(19)32497-5/fulltext   #pregnancy #miscarriage #miscarriage  ]]>58miscarriage,pregnancycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/majority-of-covid-infected-cruise-passengers-asymptomatic--29971998https://youtu.be/_IKYvN_pznk   Eighty-one percent of CoVid-positive passengers on an Antarctic cruise felt perfectly well yet were silently spreading virus to fellow passengers.  Australian researchers now report this finding in the BMJ-Thorax online journal.   The cruise embarked from Argentina in mid-March carrying all healthy passengers and crew with no one from the then-known CoVid endemic areas in Southeast Asia or Iran.  All 128 passengers and 95 crew were screened for symptoms and fevers before boarding.  The first passenger spiked a fever on day 8 prompting universal cabin confinement and surgical masks for all.  PPE including N95 masks were given to those in contact with febrile persons.     With this CoVid outbreak, the ship executed an emergency turnaround and returned to dock in Uruguay.  There, all passengers and crew began an on-board quarantine.  On cruise day 20, quarantine day 6, all onboard were virus tested and 59% were positive.  Of those virus positive, all but 19% were perfectly well, 6.2% were sick enough to require hospitalization, and 3.1% required ventilators.   The bottom line: Anyone, ANYONE you meet could well be infected and could infect you.   To prevent that DMW: Distance, MASk, Wash.   https://thorax.bmj.com/content/early/2020/05/27/thoraxjnl-2020-215091   #covid #pandemic #cruises #masks #distancing  ]]>cb3c25ca-b0ce-4f31-accb-9562fb02169eFri, 29 May 2020 18:41:40 +0000Howard G. Smith MDx Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/_IKYvN_pznk   Eighty-one percent of CoVid-positive passengers on an Antarctic cruise felt perfectly well yet were silently spreading virus to fellow passengers.  Australian researchers now report this finding in the...https://youtu.be/_IKYvN_pznk   Eighty-one percent of CoVid-positive passengers on an Antarctic cruise felt perfectly well yet were silently spreading virus to fellow passengers.  Australian researchers now report this finding in the BMJ-Thorax online journal.   The cruise embarked from Argentina in mid-March carrying all healthy passengers and crew with no one from the then-known CoVid endemic areas in Southeast Asia or Iran.  All 128 passengers and 95 crew were screened for symptoms and fevers before boarding.  The first passenger spiked a fever on day 8 prompting universal cabin confinement and surgical masks for all.  PPE including N95 masks were given to those in contact with febrile persons.     With this CoVid outbreak, the ship executed an emergency turnaround and returned to dock in Uruguay.  There, all passengers and crew began an on-board quarantine.  On cruise day 20, quarantine day 6, all onboard were virus tested and 59% were positive.  Of those virus positive, all but 19% were perfectly well, 6.2% were sick enough to require hospitalization, and 3.1% required ventilators.   The bottom line: Anyone, ANYONE you meet could well be infected and could infect you.   To prevent that DMW: Distance, MASk, Wash.   https://thorax.bmj.com/content/early/2020/05/27/thoraxjnl-2020-215091   #covid #pandemic #cruises #masks #distancing  ]]>103covid,cruises,distancing,lpandemic,maskscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/johnson-home-style-crab-cakes-are-on-recall--29971996https://youtu.be/tzgQN_rRl-k   Johnson Sea Products and the FDA have recalled frozen Johnson Home Style Crab Cakes.  This product has undeclared wheat and soy.  They pose a risk to those with wheat and soy allergies including those with gluten intolerance and celiac disease.  If you purchased these products, return them to the point of purchase for a full refund.  Consumers may reach the Johnson Company at 1-251-824-2693.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/johnson-sea-products-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-wheat-soy-home-style-crab-cakes#recall-photos   #recall #crabcakes #wheat #soy  ]]>75a7f6f7-68e5-4822-aec0-0e3affe7fbb2Fri, 29 May 2020 18:29:52 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/tzgQN_rRl-k   Johnson Sea Products and the FDA have recalled frozen Johnson Home Style Crab Cakes.  This product has undeclared wheat and soy.  They pose a risk to those with wheat and soy allergies including those with...https://youtu.be/tzgQN_rRl-k   Johnson Sea Products and the FDA have recalled frozen Johnson Home Style Crab Cakes.  This product has undeclared wheat and soy.  They pose a risk to those with wheat and soy allergies including those with gluten intolerance and celiac disease.  If you purchased these products, return them to the point of purchase for a full refund.  Consumers may reach the Johnson Company at 1-251-824-2693.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/johnson-sea-products-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-wheat-soy-home-style-crab-cakes#recall-photos   #recall #crabcakes #wheat #soy  ]]>39crabcakes,recall,soy,wheatcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/generic-thyroid-tablets-recalled--29972000https://youtu.be/3dlb0dbzWoc   Acela Pharmaceuticals and the FDA are recalling its generic Thyroid USP tablets.  The 30, 60, and 90 mg tablets are more potent than labeled by up to 115%.  Those taking this medicine for hypothyroidism may develop hyperthyroidism.  Symptoms of this disorder are heat intolerance, fatigue, weakness, high blood pressure, chest pain, rapid heart rate, arrhythmias, and undue weight loss.  If you are taking this product, speak with your prescriber about a replacement prescription and likely take it back to the store and obtain an exchange.  Acella may be reached at 1-800-541-4802.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/acella-pharmaceuticals-llc-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-certain-lots-np-thyroidr-thyroid     #recall #thyroid  ]]>ae630b36-d782-4095-8b1c-b4eb346b1870Fri, 29 May 2020 18:22:38 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  https://youtu.be/3dlb0dbzWoc   Acela Pharmaceuticals and the FDA are recalling its generic Thyroid USP tablets.  The 30, 60, and 90 mg tablets are more potent than labeled by up to 115%.  Those taking this medicine for hypothyroidism may develop...https://youtu.be/3dlb0dbzWoc   Acela Pharmaceuticals and the FDA are recalling its generic Thyroid USP tablets.  The 30, 60, and 90 mg tablets are more potent than labeled by up to 115%.  Those taking this medicine for hypothyroidism may develop hyperthyroidism.  Symptoms of this disorder are heat intolerance, fatigue, weakness, high blood pressure, chest pain, rapid heart rate, arrhythmias, and undue weight loss.  If you are taking this product, speak with your prescriber about a replacement prescription and likely take it back to the store and obtain an exchange.  Acella may be reached at 1-800-541-4802.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/acella-pharmaceuticals-llc-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-certain-lots-np-thyroidr-thyroid     #recall #thyroid  ]]>52recall,thyroidcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recall-on-kitten-heel-court-shoes--29971992https://youtu.be/sWFlHJgwZzY   The Primark US Corporation joins the CPSC in recalling its wide fit Kitten Heel Court Shoes.  This ladies pump shoe have an 1.5 inch heel.  The leather in sock of the shoe has dangerously high chromium levels that pose a risk of skin irritation.  If you have these shoes, stop wearing them and return them to the point of purchase for a full refund.  For additional information, call Primark at 1-617-946-3236.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Primark-Recalls-Kitten-Heel-Court-Shoes-Due-to-High-Levels-of-Chromium-Risk-of-Skin-Irritation   #recall #pump #shoes #chromium]]>19ee3767-e23c-46c0-ae3e-61cde3afaf31Fri, 29 May 2020 18:19:49 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/sWFlHJgwZzY   The Primark US Corporation joins the CPSC in recalling its wide fit Kitten Heel Court Shoes.  This ladies pump shoe have an 1.5 inch heel.  The leather in sock of the shoe has dangerously high chromium levels...https://youtu.be/sWFlHJgwZzY   The Primark US Corporation joins the CPSC in recalling its wide fit Kitten Heel Court Shoes.  This ladies pump shoe have an 1.5 inch heel.  The leather in sock of the shoe has dangerously high chromium levels that pose a risk of skin irritation.  If you have these shoes, stop wearing them and return them to the point of purchase for a full refund.  For additional information, call Primark at 1-617-946-3236.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Primark-Recalls-Kitten-Heel-Court-Shoes-Due-to-High-Levels-of-Chromium-Risk-of-Skin-Irritation   #recall #pump #shoes #chromium]]>42chromium,pump,recall,shoescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rapid-alivio-pain-relieving-roll-on-on-recall--29971986https://youtu.be/sjzTLDliR_w   Sanvali Enterprises and the CPSC are recalling  Rapid Alivio Pain Relieving Roll-On.  This product contains methyl salicylate but the packaging is not child resistant. If the contents are swallowed by young children , there is a poisoning risk.  If you have this product, return it  to the point of purchase for a full refund.  For additional information, contact the company at 1-305-887-1090.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Sanvall-Enterprises-Recalls-Rapid-Alivio-Pain-Relieving-Roll-On-Due-to-Failure-to-Meet-Child-Resistant-Packaging-Requirement-Risk-of-Poisoning   #recall #analgesic #salicylate #parenting]]>a3799d12-f74e-4528-92c3-47f7eae43af1Fri, 29 May 2020 18:10:41 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/sjzTLDliR_w   Sanvali Enterprises and the CPSC are recalling  Rapid Alivio Pain Relieving Roll-On.  This product contains methyl salicylate but the packaging is not child resistant. If the contents are swallowed by young...https://youtu.be/sjzTLDliR_w   Sanvali Enterprises and the CPSC are recalling  Rapid Alivio Pain Relieving Roll-On.  This product contains methyl salicylate but the packaging is not child resistant. If the contents are swallowed by young children , there is a poisoning risk.  If you have this product, return it  to the point of purchase for a full refund.  For additional information, contact the company at 1-305-887-1090.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Sanvall-Enterprises-Recalls-Rapid-Alivio-Pain-Relieving-Roll-On-Due-to-Failure-to-Meet-Child-Resistant-Packaging-Requirement-Risk-of-Poisoning   #recall #analgesic #salicylate #parenting]]>39analgesic,parenting,recall,salicylatecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-covid19-gravely-infects-fewer-children-than-adults--29971997https://youtu.be/jkCdLaRoj9M   Expression of the gene that triggers ACE2 protein generation, the CoVid doorway into cells, is reduced in kids compared with adults.  Pediatricians and geneticists at New York’s Mount Sinai Hospital report this finding after studying 305 subjects 4 to 60 years of age.   ACE2 gene expression in nasal tissue is the lowest in children age 10 or under.  Gene expression increases with age and appears to level off above the age of 25.    Though children may be less likely to develop clinical infections, they do seem to carry infectious virus that they may spread to others.  The reason for this pediatric carrier state is yet unknown.   https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2766524   #covid #ace2 #children  ]]>b7aa8343-b87b-4166-9db4-63c463f851e6Fri, 29 May 2020 18:08:50 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/jkCdLaRoj9M   Expression of the gene that triggers ACE2 protein generation, the CoVid doorway into cells, is reduced in kids compared with adults.  Pediatricians and geneticists at New York’s Mount Sinai Hospital report...https://youtu.be/jkCdLaRoj9M   Expression of the gene that triggers ACE2 protein generation, the CoVid doorway into cells, is reduced in kids compared with adults.  Pediatricians and geneticists at New York’s Mount Sinai Hospital report this finding after studying 305 subjects 4 to 60 years of age.   ACE2 gene expression in nasal tissue is the lowest in children age 10 or under.  Gene expression increases with age and appears to level off above the age of 25.    Though children may be less likely to develop clinical infections, they do seem to carry infectious virus that they may spread to others.  The reason for this pediatric carrier state is yet unknown.   https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2766524   #covid #ace2 #children  ]]>56ace2,children,covidcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-charm-your-baby--29971994https://youtu.be/6P4gvSFLg7g   Imitate your infant, and she or he will love you for it.  Swedish philosophers at Lund University report this conclusion following their observations of sixteen 6 month old infants.   Even very young children recognize when an adult is imitating their behaviors.  The babies focus attention longer and more consistently on those imitating them.  Their smiles indicate that they relish being imitated and feel a close bond with those imitating them.   Since infants feel your imitation of their actions and motions signals your approval and friendliness, you can effectively us this strategy to motivate positive behaviors and inhibit negative ones.  These studies once again prove that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.    https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0232717   #infant #imitation #parenting infant, imitation, parenting How To Charm Your Baby Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/6P4gvSFLg7g   Imitate your infant, and she or he will love you for it.  Swedish philosophers at Lund University report this conclusion following their observations of sixteen 6 month old infants.   Even very young children recognize when an adult is imitating their behaviors.  The babies focus attention longer and more consistently on those imitating them.  Their smiles indicate that they relish being imitated and feel a close bond with those imitating them.   Since infants feel your imitation of their actions and motions signals your approval and friendliness, you can effectively us this strategy to motivate positive behaviors and inhibit negative ones.  These studies once again prove that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.    https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0232717   #infant #imitation #parenting  ]]>9c3708a4-6fd0-46b3-9e4a-5faee876299bFri, 29 May 2020 18:00:15 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/6P4gvSFLg7g   Imitate your infant, and she or he will love you for it.  Swedish philosophers at Lund University report this conclusion following their observations of sixteen 6 month old infants.   Even very young children...https://youtu.be/6P4gvSFLg7g   Imitate your infant, and she or he will love you for it.  Swedish philosophers at Lund University report this conclusion following their observations of sixteen 6 month old infants.   Even very young children recognize when an adult is imitating their behaviors.  The babies focus attention longer and more consistently on those imitating them.  Their smiles indicate that they relish being imitated and feel a close bond with those imitating them.   Since infants feel your imitation of their actions and motions signals your approval and friendliness, you can effectively us this strategy to motivate positive behaviors and inhibit negative ones.  These studies once again prove that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.    https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0232717   #infant #imitation #parenting infant, imitation, parenting How To Charm Your Baby Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/6P4gvSFLg7g   Imitate your infant, and she or he will love you for it.  Swedish philosophers at Lund University report this conclusion following their observations of sixteen 6 month old infants.   Even very young children recognize when an adult is imitating their behaviors.  The babies focus attention longer and more consistently on those imitating them.  Their smiles indicate that they relish being imitated and feel a close bond with those imitating them.   Since infants feel your imitation of their actions and motions signals your approval and friendliness, you can effectively us this strategy to motivate positive behaviors and inhibit negative ones.  These studies once again prove that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.    https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0232717   #infant #imitation #parenting  ]]>57imitation,infant,parentingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/public-notice-of-neighborhood-hot-spots-stops-covid-spread--29972001https://youtu.be/uU8-ThD0GcA   Alerting neighbors to the presence of coronavirus cases nearby can eliminate the need for lockdowns yet reduce case numbers by a factor of 260 and deaths by a factor of nearly 5,000.  Researchers at UC-San Diego studied the South Korean experience with institution of strict public health reporting and data sharing during this current pandemic.   As we in the US enter our reopening phase, we might need to use their playbook.  Korean CoVid cases geo-tracked using credit card and cell phone data.  Neighborhood infections are reported so that residents can ramp up their personal protections efforts.   We will not conquer CoVid without giving up some privacy.   https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3601143   #covid #publichealth #privacy #privacy #southkorea  ]]>7f818607-48d5-45d0-b24d-86c615e8fe0aFri, 29 May 2020 17:40:49 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/uU8-ThD0GcA   Alerting neighbors to the presence of coronavirus cases nearby can eliminate the need for lockdowns yet reduce case numbers by a factor of 260 and deaths by a factor of nearly 5,000.  Researchers at UC-San...https://youtu.be/uU8-ThD0GcA   Alerting neighbors to the presence of coronavirus cases nearby can eliminate the need for lockdowns yet reduce case numbers by a factor of 260 and deaths by a factor of nearly 5,000.  Researchers at UC-San Diego studied the South Korean experience with institution of strict public health reporting and data sharing during this current pandemic.   As we in the US enter our reopening phase, we might need to use their playbook.  Korean CoVid cases geo-tracked using credit card and cell phone data.  Neighborhood infections are reported so that residents can ramp up their personal protections efforts.   We will not conquer CoVid without giving up some privacy.   https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3601143   #covid #publichealth #privacy #privacy #southkorea  ]]>57covid,privacy,publichealth,southkoreacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/covid19-mutations-not-making-virus-more-contagious--29971999https://youtu.be/TBH-PE9HL7Q   CoVid19 virus has been mutating, but the mutations don’t make the virus more transmissible.   Virologists at University College London nearly 16,000 worldwide genetic variations of CoVid.   Their data show none of the 31 recurrent mutations are associated with an increase in viral spread person to person locally or between regions.  In fact, 3 of the mutations were significantly associated with diminished transmission.  These involved changes in the spike protein, and it is this protein that attaches to human cells and permits viral entry.   It is good news that the inevitable CoVid mutations don’t appear to make the virus more vicious.  Whether mutations will interfere with vaccine production is another matter.   https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.05.21.108506v1.full.pdf   #covid #mutation #transmissibility #vaccine  ]]>20f33745-92b5-4d20-9ce0-8306abf65c6dFri, 29 May 2020 17:22:07 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/TBH-PE9HL7Q   CoVid19 virus has been mutating, but the mutations don’t make the virus more transmissible.   Virologists at University College London nearly 16,000 worldwide genetic variations of CoVid.   Their data show...https://youtu.be/TBH-PE9HL7Q   CoVid19 virus has been mutating, but the mutations don’t make the virus more transmissible.   Virologists at University College London nearly 16,000 worldwide genetic variations of CoVid.   Their data show none of the 31 recurrent mutations are associated with an increase in viral spread person to person locally or between regions.  In fact, 3 of the mutations were significantly associated with diminished transmission.  These involved changes in the spike protein, and it is this protein that attaches to human cells and permits viral entry.   It is good news that the inevitable CoVid mutations don’t appear to make the virus more vicious.  Whether mutations will interfere with vaccine production is another matter.   https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.05.21.108506v1.full.pdf   #covid #mutation #transmissibility #vaccine  ]]>63covid,mutation,transmissibility,vaccinecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nelson-and-lauki-dressers-cabinets-and-chests-are-recalled--28253652https://youtu.be/ih3O1y7Jcuc   Herman Miller and Design Within Reach and the CPSC are recalling their Nelson and Lauki Dressers, Cabinets, and Chests.  These products fail to meet federal safety standards and may tip over, injure, entrap, and possibly kill children.  The products involved include Nelson Thin Edge Chest Cabinets, Double Dressers, Buffets, Chests, Cabinets and Lauki Three Drawer, Six Drawer, and Wide Dressers.     If you have these products, do not use them without anchoring them to the wall or place them in a room without child access.     This furniture was sold at Herman Miller and Design Within Reach stores.  To arrange for a refund and furniture pickup, call Herman Miller at 1-800-338-2107.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Herman-Miller-and-Design-Within-Reach-Recall-Dressers-and-Cabinets-Due-to-Tip-Over-and-Entrapment-Hazards-Remedy-May-Be-Delayed-Due-to-COVID-19-Restrictions-Keep-Product-Away-from-Children-Recall-Alert   #recall #chestofdrawers #chests #dressers #hermanmiller #childsafety  ]]>607441f4-6c81-4eaf-8b8c-9c4509fe5b52Sat, 23 May 2020 20:26:21 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/ih3O1y7Jcuc   Herman Miller and Design Within Reach and the CPSC are recalling their Nelson and Lauki Dressers, Cabinets, and Chests.  These products fail to meet federal safety standards and may tip over, injure, entrap,...https://youtu.be/ih3O1y7Jcuc   Herman Miller and Design Within Reach and the CPSC are recalling their Nelson and Lauki Dressers, Cabinets, and Chests.  These products fail to meet federal safety standards and may tip over, injure, entrap, and possibly kill children.  The products involved include Nelson Thin Edge Chest Cabinets, Double Dressers, Buffets, Chests, Cabinets and Lauki Three Drawer, Six Drawer, and Wide Dressers.     If you have these products, do not use them without anchoring them to the wall or place them in a room without child access.     This furniture was sold at Herman Miller and Design Within Reach stores.  To arrange for a refund and furniture pickup, call Herman Miller at 1-800-338-2107.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Herman-Miller-and-Design-Within-Reach-Recall-Dressers-and-Cabinets-Due-to-Tip-Over-and-Entrapment-Hazards-Remedy-May-Be-Delayed-Due-to-COVID-19-Restrictions-Keep-Product-Away-from-Children-Recall-Alert   #recall #chestofdrawers #chests #dressers #hermanmiller #childsafety  ]]>59chestofdrawers,chests,childsafety,dressers,hermanmiller,recallcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/radhuni-curry-powder-on-recall--28253660https://youtu.be/cR04O_p8zlQ   New Hoque and Sons, Inc. and the FDA announce the recall of Radhuni Curry Powder.  The product is contaminated with salmonella.  This bacterium can trigger a sever gastroenteritis with fever, diarrhea, nausea, and abdominal pain.  It can produce a septicemia with heart and blood vessel damage.  This product was sold in NYC grocery stores in the Bronx, Jackson Heights, and Jamaica.  If you have this product, return it to the point of purchase to get a full refund.  You may reach the company at 1-718-391-0992.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/new-hoque-and-sons-inc-recalls-radhuni-curry-powder-because-possible-health-risk   #recall #radhmi #curry #salmonella    ]]>985f66b1-f2e0-49e5-8da4-8d98e5e9e0f3Sat, 23 May 2020 20:19:41 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/cR04O_p8zlQ   New Hoque and Sons, Inc. and the FDA announce the recall of Radhuni Curry Powder.  The product is contaminated with salmonella.  This bacterium can trigger a sever gastroenteritis with fever, diarrhea,...https://youtu.be/cR04O_p8zlQ   New Hoque and Sons, Inc. and the FDA announce the recall of Radhuni Curry Powder.  The product is contaminated with salmonella.  This bacterium can trigger a sever gastroenteritis with fever, diarrhea, nausea, and abdominal pain.  It can produce a septicemia with heart and blood vessel damage.  This product was sold in NYC grocery stores in the Bronx, Jackson Heights, and Jamaica.  If you have this product, return it to the point of purchase to get a full refund.  You may reach the company at 1-718-391-0992.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/new-hoque-and-sons-inc-recalls-radhuni-curry-powder-because-possible-health-risk   #recall #radhmi #curry #salmonella    ]]>47curry,radhmi,recall,salmonellacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/covid19-is-4-times-more-deadly-than-the-flu--28253666https://youtu.be/-V4gZZIgJl0   If you get infected with CoVid19 and show symptoms, you have a 1 in 75 chance of dying from the disease.  Compare that to your 1 in 1000 chance of dying if you contract the flu.   University of Washington researchers analyzed data from 116 counties in 33 states.  The highest fatality rate indicates that 1 in every 28 persons infected will die.  Overall, using the most optimistic estimate that only 1 in every 5 Americans will be infected, by the end of this year 350,000 to 1.2 million of us could die.   We can save ourselves and our families by obeying the 3 Commandments of Public Health: scrub, mask, distance.   https://www.healthaffairs.org/doi/10.1377/hlthaff.2020.00455?cookieSet=1   #covid #pandemic #death #distance #mask #wash  ]]>a6d07566-47a0-4bfa-8cac-9d7c8c89c634Sat, 23 May 2020 20:13:23 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/-V4gZZIgJl0   If you get infected with CoVid19 and show symptoms, you have a 1 in 75 chance of dying from the disease.  Compare that to your 1 in 1000 chance of dying if you contract the flu.   University of Washington...https://youtu.be/-V4gZZIgJl0   If you get infected with CoVid19 and show symptoms, you have a 1 in 75 chance of dying from the disease.  Compare that to your 1 in 1000 chance of dying if you contract the flu.   University of Washington researchers analyzed data from 116 counties in 33 states.  The highest fatality rate indicates that 1 in every 28 persons infected will die.  Overall, using the most optimistic estimate that only 1 in every 5 Americans will be infected, by the end of this year 350,000 to 1.2 million of us could die.   We can save ourselves and our families by obeying the 3 Commandments of Public Health: scrub, mask, distance.   https://www.healthaffairs.org/doi/10.1377/hlthaff.2020.00455?cookieSet=1   #covid #pandemic #death #distance #mask #wash  ]]>60covid,death,distance,mask,pandemic,washcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/immunotherapy-does-not-jeopardize-covid-recovery--28253653https://youtu.be/YiQl5cMZ-Bk   Patients receiving immunotherapy or genetic-targeted therapy recover just fine from CoVid infections.  A Spanish study of 50 CoVid patients with advanced melanoma was just uploaded to the pre-print server medrixiv.org.   In this small non-randomized study, the group of 22 melanoma patients on checkpoint immunotherapy had a 44% better survival rate than those on no therapy.  The 16 patients on targeted BRAF/MEK inhibitor therapy had a 41% better survival rate.   If you have a serious medical problem like advanced melanoma, work closely with your doctors to plan ongoing therapy.  Additional studies like this one will help decision making.  Don’t run scared of CoVid and compromise treatment of more serious problems.   https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.05.19.20106971v1   #covid #pandemic #cancer #immunotherapy #melanoma  ]]>29984d99-b602-4cb7-bfab-467e672014e8Sat, 23 May 2020 20:11:01 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/YiQl5cMZ-Bk   Patients receiving immunotherapy or genetic-targeted therapy recover just fine from CoVid infections.  A Spanish study of 50 CoVid patients with advanced melanoma was just uploaded to the pre-print server...https://youtu.be/YiQl5cMZ-Bk   Patients receiving immunotherapy or genetic-targeted therapy recover just fine from CoVid infections.  A Spanish study of 50 CoVid patients with advanced melanoma was just uploaded to the pre-print server medrixiv.org.   In this small non-randomized study, the group of 22 melanoma patients on checkpoint immunotherapy had a 44% better survival rate than those on no therapy.  The 16 patients on targeted BRAF/MEK inhibitor therapy had a 41% better survival rate.   If you have a serious medical problem like advanced melanoma, work closely with your doctors to plan ongoing therapy.  Additional studies like this one will help decision making.  Don’t run scared of CoVid and compromise treatment of more serious problems.   https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.05.19.20106971v1   #covid #pandemic #cancer #immunotherapy #melanoma  ]]>67cancerimmunotherapy,covid,melanoma,pandemiccleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/actemra-tocilizumab-may-not-quell-cytokine-storms--28253663https://youtu.be/7Weu0XfSb3c   The monoclonal antibody tocilizumab that is designed to reduce IL-6 and cytokine storms apparently doesn’t for critically ill CoVid19 patients. This the conclusion of a preliminary case series from the University of North Carolina.   Eleven patients with confirmed CoVid19 infections were treated with Actemra.  These patients were either severe or critical and had multiple medical issues including obesity and high blood pressure.     Despite Actemra treatment, all patients experienced significant IL-6 level increases without improvements in their fevers or a reduction in their oxygen requirements.  Two other inflammatory indicators did diminish.   The conclusion: randomized, controlled trials of Actemra must occur before this drug can be widely used.   https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.05.13.20100404v1.full.pdf   #covid #actemra #tocilizumab #il6 #cytokinestorm  ]]>2430fc3b-594d-42a9-907b-04f513fb54ccSat, 23 May 2020 20:08:27 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/7Weu0XfSb3c   The monoclonal antibody tocilizumab that is designed to reduce IL-6 and cytokine storms apparently doesn’t for critically ill CoVid19 patients. This the conclusion of a preliminary case series from the...https://youtu.be/7Weu0XfSb3c   The monoclonal antibody tocilizumab that is designed to reduce IL-6 and cytokine storms apparently doesn’t for critically ill CoVid19 patients. This the conclusion of a preliminary case series from the University of North Carolina.   Eleven patients with confirmed CoVid19 infections were treated with Actemra.  These patients were either severe or critical and had multiple medical issues including obesity and high blood pressure.     Despite Actemra treatment, all patients experienced significant IL-6 level increases without improvements in their fevers or a reduction in their oxygen requirements.  Two other inflammatory indicators did diminish.   The conclusion: randomized, controlled trials of Actemra must occur before this drug can be widely used.   https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.05.13.20100404v1.full.pdf   #covid #actemra #tocilizumab #il6 #cytokinestorm  ]]>67actemra,covid,cytokinestorm,il6,tocilizumabcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tricks-to-improve-your-mood--28253662https://youtu.be/DmEgNH6fssU   As our house arrest continues, we all yearn for anything to improve our outlooks on life.  Researchers at Iowa State University studied 423 young adults 20 to 35 years of age surveying their moods and quantitating their physical activities over 10 days using wearable sensors.   Almost anything is better than sitting around.  Replacing prolonged sedentary time with light physical activity, moderate physical activity, or even sleep leads to mood elevation.  Stimulating your mind and body, even with subconscious activity and dreams, will reset and refresh your brain.    If you find yourself sitting around for more than 30 minutes, get up and get physical.  Light physical activities include walking around your home cleaning, washing dishes, or cooking.   https://www.ajpmonline.org/article/S0749-3797(20)30136-7/pdf   #pandemic #quarantine #sedentary #sleep #cleaning x]]>e55cc4ea-4074-4dbb-b5dc-a1f0eabe7e53Sat, 23 May 2020 19:53:21 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/DmEgNH6fssU   As our house arrest continues, we all yearn for anything to improve our outlooks on life.  Researchers at Iowa State University studied 423 young adults 20 to 35 years of age surveying their moods and...https://youtu.be/DmEgNH6fssU   As our house arrest continues, we all yearn for anything to improve our outlooks on life.  Researchers at Iowa State University studied 423 young adults 20 to 35 years of age surveying their moods and quantitating their physical activities over 10 days using wearable sensors.   Almost anything is better than sitting around.  Replacing prolonged sedentary time with light physical activity, moderate physical activity, or even sleep leads to mood elevation.  Stimulating your mind and body, even with subconscious activity and dreams, will reset and refresh your brain.    If you find yourself sitting around for more than 30 minutes, get up and get physical.  Light physical activities include walking around your home cleaning, washing dishes, or cooking.   https://www.ajpmonline.org/article/S0749-3797(20)30136-7/pdf   #pandemic #quarantine #sedentary #sleep #cleaning x]]>62trickstoimproveyourmoodcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/most-of-us-wear-masks-incorrectly--28253664https://youtu.be/7adflrzSE5w   Eighty-seven percent of mask wearers apply them incorrectly with air leakage that could be deadly.  A collaborative analysis by investigators at Singapore Hospitals and MIT looked at 714 subjects given N95 masks.   The common mask fit mistakes were incorrect strap placement and improper tightening of the mask’s nose clip.  Both mistakes result in air gaps around the mask.  Younger subjects and those with previous mask fit training did better.  In typical American fashion, reading the instruction book or previous mask use didn’t help.   When you use a mask, any mask, tighten the straps, position the mask under your chin, and fit the mask to your nose.   https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2766070   #mask #covid #pandemic]]>129b9a66-e737-42a6-96dc-6f7a9ca6548dSat, 23 May 2020 19:47:30 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/7adflrzSE5w   Eighty-seven percent of mask wearers apply them incorrectly with air leakage that could be deadly.  A collaborative analysis by investigators at Singapore Hospitals and MIT looked at 714 subjects given N95...https://youtu.be/7adflrzSE5w   Eighty-seven percent of mask wearers apply them incorrectly with air leakage that could be deadly.  A collaborative analysis by investigators at Singapore Hospitals and MIT looked at 714 subjects given N95 masks.   The common mask fit mistakes were incorrect strap placement and improper tightening of the mask’s nose clip.  Both mistakes result in air gaps around the mask.  Younger subjects and those with previous mask fit training did better.  In typical American fashion, reading the instruction book or previous mask use didn’t help.   When you use a mask, any mask, tighten the straps, position the mask under your chin, and fit the mask to your nose.   https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2766070   #mask #covid #pandemic]]>60covid,mask,pandemiccleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bunz-kidz-children-s-sleepwear-set-is-recalled--28253655https://youtu.be/bStHJRrN2K8   Stargate Apparel and the CPSC are recalling  the Bunz Kidz Children’s Sleepwear Sets sizes 2 through 12.  These are 100% micro polyester and the sets consist of a robe, top, and pants.  The children’s sleepwear sets fail to meet the federal flammability standards posing a risk of burn injuries to children.  The guidelines state that children’s sleepwear must be either snug-fitting or flame resistant.  If you have these garments, do not permit your children to wear them.  Return them to the point of purchase for a refund.  For more information, call Stargate Apparel at 1-866-351-0193.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Bunz-Kidz-Childrens-Sleepwear-Sets-Recalled-by-Stargate-Apparel-Due-to-Violation-of-Federal-Flammability-Standard-Burn-Hazard   #recall #bunzkidz #sleepwear #flammability  ]]>b05e540d-1cfe-4d42-b375-dc0084ad2c94Sat, 23 May 2020 19:42:25 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/bStHJRrN2K8   Stargate Apparel and the CPSC are recalling  the Bunz Kidz Children’s Sleepwear Sets sizes 2 through 12.  These are 100% micro polyester and the sets consist of a robe, top, and pants.  The children’s...https://youtu.be/bStHJRrN2K8   Stargate Apparel and the CPSC are recalling  the Bunz Kidz Children’s Sleepwear Sets sizes 2 through 12.  These are 100% micro polyester and the sets consist of a robe, top, and pants.  The children’s sleepwear sets fail to meet the federal flammability standards posing a risk of burn injuries to children.  The guidelines state that children’s sleepwear must be either snug-fitting or flame resistant.  If you have these garments, do not permit your children to wear them.  Return them to the point of purchase for a refund.  For more information, call Stargate Apparel at 1-866-351-0193.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Bunz-Kidz-Childrens-Sleepwear-Sets-Recalled-by-Stargate-Apparel-Due-to-Violation-of-Federal-Flammability-Standard-Burn-Hazard   #recall #bunzkidz #sleepwear #flammability  ]]>52bunzkidz,flammability,recall,sleepwearcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fda-buckles-to-political-pressure-on-hydroxychloroquine-chloroquine--28253661https://youtu.be/Dqb0BCXeVUc   I’m mad as hell that a US health agency is waffling on its recommendation due to corrupt political pressure.   The timeline: March 30 - FDA issues an Emergency Use Authorization for HCQ/CQ. April 24 - FDA cautions against use of HCQ/CQ for CoVid19 outside of a hospital setting or within the context of a controlled study.  Warning about serious and life-threatening cardiac rhythm disturbance.  Reminder that these drugs have no proven benefit for CoVid19 infections. Then, suddenly, May 19 - FDA commissioner Stephen Hahn MD reverses the agency’s position on these drugs and states to multiple media outlets including CNBC and The Hill that the decision about using HCQ/CQ should be made by the patient and his or her physician.    Multiple studies ongoing or completed in France and China confirm that these drugs do not improve outcomes for patients hospitalized for CoVid19.  Use of the drugs over the years for both malaria and autoimmune diseases have shown that both drugs trigger electrocardiographic changes and dangerous arrhythmias.   That the FDA Commissioner has succumbed to political pressure from the executive branch to soften the agency’s recommendations about these drugs is dishonest, corrupt, and a violation of his physician Hippocratic Oath.  Don’t follow this flawed medical recommendation to pressure your doctor into prescribing these drugs.  They will not help you and they could kill you.   https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/coronavirus-covid-19-update-daily-roundup-march-30-2020   https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-safety-and-availability/fda-cautions-against-use-hydroxychloroquine-or-chloroquine-covid-19-outside-hospital-setting-or   https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.05.14.20101774v2.full.pdf   #fda #hahn #hydroxychloroquine #chloroquine  fda, hahn, hydroxychloroquine, chloroquine]]>93dc3af0-deaf-494d-80e7-4bcaa012f2ceSat, 23 May 2020 19:33:19 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/Dqb0BCXeVUc   I’m mad as hell that a US health agency is waffling on its recommendation due to corrupt political pressure.   The timeline: March 30 - FDA issues an Emergency Use Authorization for HCQ/CQ. April 24 - FDA...https://youtu.be/Dqb0BCXeVUc   I’m mad as hell that a US health agency is waffling on its recommendation due to corrupt political pressure.   The timeline: March 30 - FDA issues an Emergency Use Authorization for HCQ/CQ. April 24 - FDA cautions against use of HCQ/CQ for CoVid19 outside of a hospital setting or within the context of a controlled study.  Warning about serious and life-threatening cardiac rhythm disturbance.  Reminder that these drugs have no proven benefit for CoVid19 infections. Then, suddenly, May 19 - FDA commissioner Stephen Hahn MD reverses the agency’s position on these drugs and states to multiple media outlets including CNBC and The Hill that the decision about using HCQ/CQ should be made by the patient and his or her physician.    Multiple studies ongoing or completed in France and China confirm that these drugs do not improve outcomes for patients hospitalized for CoVid19.  Use of the drugs over the years for both malaria and autoimmune diseases have shown that both drugs trigger electrocardiographic changes and dangerous arrhythmias.   That the FDA Commissioner has succumbed to political pressure from the executive branch to soften the agency’s recommendations about these drugs is dishonest, corrupt, and a violation of his physician Hippocratic Oath.  Don’t follow this flawed medical recommendation to pressure your doctor into prescribing these drugs.  They will not help you and they could kill you.   https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/coronavirus-covid-19-update-daily-roundup-march-30-2020   https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-safety-and-availability/fda-cautions-against-use-hydroxychloroquine-or-chloroquine-covid-19-outside-hospital-setting-or   https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.05.14.20101774v2.full.pdf   #fda #hahn #hydroxychloroquine #chloroquine  fda, hahn, hydroxychloroquine, chloroquine]]>110chloroquine,fda,hahn,hydroxychloroquinecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hydroxychloroquine-chloroquine-kill-you-not-covid19--28253649https://youtu.be/wM-r8Xjl4tc   A huge global study shows that hydroxychlorquine (HCQ) or chloroquine (CQ), with or without Zithromax, can double your risk of dying with CoVid.  These drugs also drive up your chances of suffering deadly ventricular heart arrhythmias 20 fold.   Just published in The Lancet and helmed by Harvard investigators, the analysis tabulates data from nearly 15,000 treated patients and 81,000 controls.  After adjusting for other confounding risk factors, these drugs and drug combinations all jeopardized patient survival.  The increased risks of dying: HCQ - 90%; HCQ+Zithromax-250%; CQ-70%; CQ+Zmax-238%.   Do not take these drugs.  There is no evidence that they prevent CoVid.  If you do get infected, they reduce your survival chances.   https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(20)31180-6/fulltext   #hydroxychloroquine #chloroquine #covid #arrhythmia    ]]>026ecccf-1339-4102-9c78-af98d0141952Sat, 23 May 2020 19:24:09 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/wM-r8Xjl4tc   A huge global study shows that hydroxychlorquine (HCQ) or chloroquine (CQ), with or without Zithromax, can double your risk of dying with CoVid.  These drugs also drive up your chances of suffering deadly...https://youtu.be/wM-r8Xjl4tc   A huge global study shows that hydroxychlorquine (HCQ) or chloroquine (CQ), with or without Zithromax, can double your risk of dying with CoVid.  These drugs also drive up your chances of suffering deadly ventricular heart arrhythmias 20 fold.   Just published in The Lancet and helmed by Harvard investigators, the analysis tabulates data from nearly 15,000 treated patients and 81,000 controls.  After adjusting for other confounding risk factors, these drugs and drug combinations all jeopardized patient survival.  The increased risks of dying: HCQ - 90%; HCQ+Zithromax-250%; CQ-70%; CQ+Zmax-238%.   Do not take these drugs.  There is no evidence that they prevent CoVid.  If you do get infected, they reduce your survival chances.   https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(20)31180-6/fulltext   #hydroxychloroquine #chloroquine #covid #arrhythmia    ]]>74arrhythmia,chloroquine,covid,hydroxychloroquinecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reducing-male-hormones-may-help-treat-covid19--28253658https://youtu.be/hMEHBR2pb08   Men with greater androgen signaling and abundant circulating androgens have more severe CoVid infections with accompanying lung, heart, and kidney damage.  A collaborative Yale, Harvard, and UC-San Francisco study of 454 hospitalized CoVid positive British patients.   The free androgen level was significantly associated with viral susceptibility and disease severity in men but not in women.  Androgens are known to increase expression of the ACE2 molecule in human tissues, and it is this protein that binds CoVid19 permitting it to enter and infect cells.   The researchers suggest that already FDA approved androgen inhibiting drugs such as dutasteride and finasteride may have potential for inhibiting CoVid19 infections.   https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.05.12.091082v2.full.pdf   #covid #pandemic #ace2 #androgens #5alphareductaseinhibitor #dutasteride #finasteride  ]]>ff12ec84-fe0c-4dcb-82af-9ffb6ae40d65Mon, 18 May 2020 22:06:16 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/hMEHBR2pb08   Men with greater androgen signaling and abundant circulating androgens have more severe CoVid infections with accompanying lung, heart, and kidney damage.  A collaborative Yale, Harvard, and UC-San Francisco...https://youtu.be/hMEHBR2pb08   Men with greater androgen signaling and abundant circulating androgens have more severe CoVid infections with accompanying lung, heart, and kidney damage.  A collaborative Yale, Harvard, and UC-San Francisco study of 454 hospitalized CoVid positive British patients.   The free androgen level was significantly associated with viral susceptibility and disease severity in men but not in women.  Androgens are known to increase expression of the ACE2 molecule in human tissues, and it is this protein that binds CoVid19 permitting it to enter and infect cells.   The researchers suggest that already FDA approved androgen inhibiting drugs such as dutasteride and finasteride may have potential for inhibiting CoVid19 infections.   https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.05.12.091082v2.full.pdf   #covid #pandemic #ace2 #androgens #5alphareductaseinhibitor #dutasteride #finasteride  ]]>635alphareductaseinhibitor,ace2,androgens,covid,dutasteride,finasteride,pandemiccleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/essential-oils-are-recalled--28253654https://youtu.be/DT4OhxtiDow Organic Pure Oil is recalling is Wintergreen Essential Oil and W8 Distributing is recalling its Jade Bloom Wintergreen ad Birch Sweet Essential Oils.  Both products fail to meet federal child-resistant packaging requirements.  This shortcoming puts children in the home at risk for poisoning.  If you have these products, return them to the points of purchase for refunds.  You may contact Organic Pure Oil at 1-657-600-8100 or W8 Distributing/Jade Bloom at 1-844-787-3645.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/organic-pure-oil-recalls-wintergreen-essential-oil-due-to-failure-to-meet-child   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/w8-distributing-recalls-jade-bloom-wintergreen-and-birch-sweet-essential-oils-due-to   #recall #essentialoils,  #childsafe recall, essentialoils, childsafe]]>cda0580a-80ee-4e9c-adc7-2b7869c04099Mon, 18 May 2020 22:00:33 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/DT4OhxtiDow Organic Pure Oil is recalling is Wintergreen Essential Oil and W8 Distributing is recalling its Jade Bloom Wintergreen ad Birch Sweet Essential Oils.  Both products fail to meet federal child-resistant...https://youtu.be/DT4OhxtiDow Organic Pure Oil is recalling is Wintergreen Essential Oil and W8 Distributing is recalling its Jade Bloom Wintergreen ad Birch Sweet Essential Oils.  Both products fail to meet federal child-resistant packaging requirements.  This shortcoming puts children in the home at risk for poisoning.  If you have these products, return them to the points of purchase for refunds.  You may contact Organic Pure Oil at 1-657-600-8100 or W8 Distributing/Jade Bloom at 1-844-787-3645.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/organic-pure-oil-recalls-wintergreen-essential-oil-due-to-failure-to-meet-child   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/w8-distributing-recalls-jade-bloom-wintergreen-and-birch-sweet-essential-oils-due-to   #recall #essentialoils,  #childsafe recall, essentialoils, childsafe]]>46cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/indoor-covid-transmission-predominately-via-surfaces--28253667https://youtu.be/RzSesPsN54o   If you are in a room with a CoVid19 carrier, asymptomatic and unaware of their infection, you are more likely to contract the virus from surfaces than from the air.  Israeli biomathematicians draw this conclusion from theie mathematical models of viral transmission through the air versus surface-hand-face transfer.   Using real life data, the investigators estimate that 60-80% of virus is transmitted via direct contact, 20-40% is transmitted via indirect contact with contaminated surfaces, and less than 1% via the air.   This data predicts that the combination of frequent hand washing, avoiding direct physical contact, and periodic surface disinfection will reduce the risk of person-to-person viral transmission by 85%.   https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.05.12.20099085v1.full.pdf   #covid #pandemic #transmission #droplets #aerosols #fomites]]>263d0e65-7c40-429b-bb6f-7f235cc2cfbdMon, 18 May 2020 21:53:23 +0000Howard G. Smith MDIndoor CoVid Transmission Predominately Via Surfaces Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/RzSesPsN54o   If you are in a room with a CoVid19 carrier, asymptomatic and unaware of their infection, you are more likely to contract the virus from surfaces than from...https://youtu.be/RzSesPsN54o   If you are in a room with a CoVid19 carrier, asymptomatic and unaware of their infection, you are more likely to contract the virus from surfaces than from the air.  Israeli biomathematicians draw this conclusion from theie mathematical models of viral transmission through the air versus surface-hand-face transfer.   Using real life data, the investigators estimate that 60-80% of virus is transmitted via direct contact, 20-40% is transmitted via indirect contact with contaminated surfaces, and less than 1% via the air.   This data predicts that the combination of frequent hand washing, avoiding direct physical contact, and periodic surface disinfection will reduce the risk of person-to-person viral transmission by 85%.   https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.05.12.20099085v1.full.pdf   #covid #pandemic #transmission #droplets #aerosols #fomites]]>63aerosols,covid,droplets,fomites,pandemic,transmissioncleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sickest-covid-patients-have-substantial-t-cell-immunity--28253665https://youtu.be/QNayV-DKu-w   Patients in critical condition due to CoVid19 infection develop the most intense cell-mediated immunity against the virus.  A German analysis of 28 CoVid patients defines the nature of anti-viral killer immune T cells.   The greatest numbers of the most toxic virus killer T cells arise in the sickest CoVid patients.  While it is good news that the human immune system reacts to the virus by producing immune lymphocytes as well as antibodies, it is this very reaction that provokes a cytokine storm creating collateral damage to the lungs, heart, and kidneys.   This new information will help clinicians develop vaccines that prevent viral invasion and hyperimmune devastation.   https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.05.13.20100636v1.full.pdf   #covid #pandemic #cellmediatedimmunity #tcells #cytokinestorm]]>0be5c690-521a-4fa1-859d-8d4aa276e801Mon, 18 May 2020 21:47:51 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/QNayV-DKu-w   Patients in critical condition due to CoVid19 infection develop the most intense cell-mediated immunity against the virus.  A German analysis of 28 CoVid patients defines the nature of anti-viral killer...https://youtu.be/QNayV-DKu-w   Patients in critical condition due to CoVid19 infection develop the most intense cell-mediated immunity against the virus.  A German analysis of 28 CoVid patients defines the nature of anti-viral killer immune T cells.   The greatest numbers of the most toxic virus killer T cells arise in the sickest CoVid patients.  While it is good news that the human immune system reacts to the virus by producing immune lymphocytes as well as antibodies, it is this very reaction that provokes a cytokine storm creating collateral damage to the lungs, heart, and kidneys.   This new information will help clinicians develop vaccines that prevent viral invasion and hyperimmune devastation.   https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.05.13.20100636v1.full.pdf   #covid #pandemic #cellmediatedimmunity #tcells #cytokinestorm]]>60cellmediatedimmunity,covid,cytokinestorm,pandemic,tcellscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/more-evidence-covid19-isn-t-germ-warfare--28253650https://youtu.be/fk3ZNbAUtVs   In-depth computer analysis of 334 genetic sequences from CoVid samples gathered around the world conclusively demonstrates a bat origin of the virus causing our global pandemic.  Australian researchers used artificial intelligence techniques to compare the viral genetic materials found in the wild with those of known alpha- and beta-coronaviruses.   Of the CoVid genomic sequences studied, 77% were from the US, 15% were from China, and the remainder from other Asian and European countries.  The computer painstakingly compared them all with reference coronavirus genomes found in bats, pangolins, and other animals.    The data shows that CoVid19 is a natural betacoronavirus type more closely related to bat than pangolin types.   https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.05.12.091397v2.full.pdf   #covid #pandemic #betacoronavirus #bat #pangolin  ]]>917ccabf-aac7-4d5b-9217-fe8f155b1a1eMon, 18 May 2020 21:45:26 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/fk3ZNbAUtVs   In-depth computer analysis of 334 genetic sequences from CoVid samples gathered around the world conclusively demonstrates a bat origin of the virus causing our global pandemic.  Australian researchers used...https://youtu.be/fk3ZNbAUtVs   In-depth computer analysis of 334 genetic sequences from CoVid samples gathered around the world conclusively demonstrates a bat origin of the virus causing our global pandemic.  Australian researchers used artificial intelligence techniques to compare the viral genetic materials found in the wild with those of known alpha- and beta-coronaviruses.   Of the CoVid genomic sequences studied, 77% were from the US, 15% were from China, and the remainder from other Asian and European countries.  The computer painstakingly compared them all with reference coronavirus genomes found in bats, pangolins, and other animals.    The data shows that CoVid19 is a natural betacoronavirus type more closely related to bat than pangolin types.   https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.05.12.091397v2.full.pdf   #covid #pandemic #betacoronavirus #bat #pangolin  ]]>63bat,betacoronavirus,covid,pandemic,pangolincleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/most-video-gamers-are-not-addicted--28253659https://youtu.be/26AoT6Vo7Oc   Ninety percent of video gamers are not addicted to the sport.  This conclusion stems from a Brigham Young University study of 385 teens over a 6 year period.   Those who were obsessed with gaming, pursing the sport to the detriment of healthy functioning, had a definite profile.  The vidicts I’ll call them tended to be male with higher than average levels of depression, aggression, and shyness.  Their obsessive behavior spilled over into cell phone use.   Is there light at the end of adolescence?  Yes!  Once in their twenties, almost all he pathological video gamers tended to be self-supporting and not living in their parents’ basements.   https://psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?doi=10.1037%2Fdev0000939 https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/05/200513143803.htm   #videogaming #addiction #adolescence  ]]>08f63d86-a818-4cd2-8cf9-e7444d74c90bMon, 18 May 2020 21:35:23 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/26AoT6Vo7Oc   Ninety percent of video gamers are not addicted to the sport.  This conclusion stems from a Brigham Young University study of 385 teens over a 6 year period.   Those who were obsessed with gaming, pursing the...https://youtu.be/26AoT6Vo7Oc   Ninety percent of video gamers are not addicted to the sport.  This conclusion stems from a Brigham Young University study of 385 teens over a 6 year period.   Those who were obsessed with gaming, pursing the sport to the detriment of healthy functioning, had a definite profile.  The vidicts I’ll call them tended to be male with higher than average levels of depression, aggression, and shyness.  Their obsessive behavior spilled over into cell phone use.   Is there light at the end of adolescence?  Yes!  Once in their twenties, almost all he pathological video gamers tended to be self-supporting and not living in their parents’ basements.   https://psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?doi=10.1037%2Fdev0000939 https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/05/200513143803.htm   #videogaming #addiction #adolescence  ]]>56addiction,adolescence,videogamingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/peekaboo-mint-chocolate-chip-with-hidden-spinach-ice-cream-recall--28253656https://youtu.be/9mRzc5KWukY   Ramar Foods and the FDA announce a recall on Peekaboo Mint Chocolate Chip With Hidden Spinach Ice Cream.  This product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.  This bacterium causes a serious, sometimes fatal gastrenteritis in the very young, the elders, and those with weak immune systems.  It can cause miscarriages or stillbirths.  The ice cream was sold at Target Stores in FL GA, SC, and NC.  If you have this ice cream in your freezer, return it to the store for a full refund.  Address your questions to Ramar Foods at 1-844-491-7869.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/ramar-foods-recalls-mint-chocolate-chip-hidden-spinach-ice-cream-because-possible-health-risk   #recall #icecream #listeria  ]]>a8e9af38-10d9-4447-8ad8-086beaa8016dMon, 18 May 2020 21:29:14 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/9mRzc5KWukY   Ramar Foods and the FDA announce a recall on Peekaboo Mint Chocolate Chip With Hidden Spinach Ice Cream.  This product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.  This bacterium causes a serious,...https://youtu.be/9mRzc5KWukY   Ramar Foods and the FDA announce a recall on Peekaboo Mint Chocolate Chip With Hidden Spinach Ice Cream.  This product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.  This bacterium causes a serious, sometimes fatal gastrenteritis in the very young, the elders, and those with weak immune systems.  It can cause miscarriages or stillbirths.  The ice cream was sold at Target Stores in FL GA, SC, and NC.  If you have this ice cream in your freezer, return it to the store for a full refund.  Address your questions to Ramar Foods at 1-844-491-7869.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/ramar-foods-recalls-mint-chocolate-chip-hidden-spinach-ice-cream-because-possible-health-risk   #recall #icecream #listeria  ]]>56icecream,listeria,recallcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wegman-s-semi-sweet-chocolate-nonpareils-on-recall--28253657https://youtu.be/UIXEltEQkCs   Mellace Family Brands California Inc. and the FDA announce a recall of its Wegman’s Semi-Sweet Chocolate Nonpareils.  This product contains undeclared milk allergen and could trigger a dangerous allergic reaction in those with a milk allergy.  This product has been sold in MD, MA, NJ, NY, NC, PA, and VA.  If you bought this product, you may return it to the Wegman’s store service desk for a full refund.  If you require more information, contact Wegman’s at 1-855-934-3663.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/mellace-family-brands-california-inc-johnvince-foods-recalls-wegmans-semi-sweet-chocolate-nonpareils   #recall, #semisweetchocolate #nonpareils #milk  ]]>ee62c40d-edf6-4e2f-b224-15ea04277c8cMon, 18 May 2020 21:22:47 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/UIXEltEQkCs   Mellace Family Brands California Inc. and the FDA announce a recall of its Wegman’s Semi-Sweet Chocolate Nonpareils.  This product contains undeclared milk allergen and could trigger a dangerous allergic...https://youtu.be/UIXEltEQkCs   Mellace Family Brands California Inc. and the FDA announce a recall of its Wegman’s Semi-Sweet Chocolate Nonpareils.  This product contains undeclared milk allergen and could trigger a dangerous allergic reaction in those with a milk allergy.  This product has been sold in MD, MA, NJ, NY, NC, PA, and VA.  If you bought this product, you may return it to the Wegman’s store service desk for a full refund.  If you require more information, contact Wegman’s at 1-855-934-3663.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/mellace-family-brands-california-inc-johnvince-foods-recalls-wegmans-semi-sweet-chocolate-nonpareils   #recall, #semisweetchocolate #nonpareils #milk  ]]>47milk,nonpareils,recall,semisweetchocolatecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kore-organic-watermelon-cbd-oil-recall--28253651https://youtu.be/IXRhoIno9ow   Summit Labs and the FDA announce a recall of KORE Organic Watermelon CBD Oil Tincture.  The Lot in question is K018, batch #730.  This product was found to have unacceptably high lead levels.  If you have this product, do not use it.  Return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.  Contact Summitt Labs at 1-833-810-5673 for. more information.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/summitt-labs-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-kore-organic-watermelon-cbd-oil-due-high-lead   #recall #watermeloncbdoil #lead #cbd]]>a9f381bd-c1a2-4834-b230-201f673b761eMon, 18 May 2020 21:15:56 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/IXRhoIno9ow   Summit Labs and the FDA announce a recall of KORE Organic Watermelon CBD Oil Tincture.  The Lot in question is K018, batch #730.  This product was found to have unacceptably high lead levels.  If you have...https://youtu.be/IXRhoIno9ow   Summit Labs and the FDA announce a recall of KORE Organic Watermelon CBD Oil Tincture.  The Lot in question is K018, batch #730.  This product was found to have unacceptably high lead levels.  If you have this product, do not use it.  Return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.  Contact Summitt Labs at 1-833-810-5673 for. more information.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/summitt-labs-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-kore-organic-watermelon-cbd-oil-due-high-lead   #recall #watermeloncbdoil #lead #cbd]]>40cbd,lead,recall,watermeloncbdoilcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/weight-yourself-down-to-lose-weight--27010117https://youtu.be/8Pkww_NybWU   Wearing a weighted vest for just 3 weeks could help you lose 5 times more weight.  A new study from Sweden’s University of Gothenberg studied weight loss in 69 mildly obese subjects.   The experimental group wore 24 pound vests while the control group wore 2 lb vests over the study period.  The weigh-in at the end clocked a 3.5 pound average weight loss for the heavy vest group versus a .7 pound loss for controls.  The weight lost was in fat and not muscle.   The investigators attribute the effect to a natural “gravitostat.”  Animal experiments suggest it controls appetite.  Of course, moving about with a weighted vest does expend more energy.   https://www.thelancet.com/pdfs/journals/eclinm/PIIS2589-5370(20)30082-1.pdf   #obesity #dieting #weightedvest #fat  ]]>26efdec2-b4e4-43e2-a8cf-49b703f59503Sun, 10 May 2020 07:07:42 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/8Pkww_NybWU   Wearing a weighted vest for just 3 weeks could help you lose 5 times more weight.  A new study from Sweden’s University of Gothenberg studied weight loss in 69 mildly obese subjects.   The experimental group...https://youtu.be/8Pkww_NybWU   Wearing a weighted vest for just 3 weeks could help you lose 5 times more weight.  A new study from Sweden’s University of Gothenberg studied weight loss in 69 mildly obese subjects.   The experimental group wore 24 pound vests while the control group wore 2 lb vests over the study period.  The weigh-in at the end clocked a 3.5 pound average weight loss for the heavy vest group versus a .7 pound loss for controls.  The weight lost was in fat and not muscle.   The investigators attribute the effect to a natural “gravitostat.”  Animal experiments suggest it controls appetite.  Of course, moving about with a weighted vest does expend more energy.   https://www.thelancet.com/pdfs/journals/eclinm/PIIS2589-5370(20)30082-1.pdf   #obesity #dieting #weightedvest #fat  ]]>58dieting,fat,obesity,weightedvestcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/diy-face-shields-help-make-reopening-safe--27010118https://youtu.be/1wYX4J_9dpo   To prevent resurgence of CoVid as business and school resume, take a page from our healthcare worker’s self-protection playbook.  Physicians at the University of Iowa encourage us to create PPE for ourselves without denying it to heroic professionals.   Equipped healthcare staff have CoVid infection rates a fraction of those in the general population despite constant exposure.  The Iowa investigators suggest that you can achieve similar protection by adding clear plastic face shields to your cloth masks.  The shields, made from acetate sheets you can buy at Staples and a hole punch, block 92-96% of virus.   Best news: face shields can be repeatedly cleaned and reused.   https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2765525   #covid #coronavirus #faceshield #mask #ppe  ]]>734e0036-b1d1-44e5-82ed-408ba0bbb172Sun, 10 May 2020 07:02:20 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/1wYX4J_9dpo   To prevent resurgence of CoVid as business and school resume, take a page from our healthcare worker’s self-protection playbook.  Physicians at the University of Iowa encourage us to create PPE for ourselves...https://youtu.be/1wYX4J_9dpo   To prevent resurgence of CoVid as business and school resume, take a page from our healthcare worker’s self-protection playbook.  Physicians at the University of Iowa encourage us to create PPE for ourselves without denying it to heroic professionals.   Equipped healthcare staff have CoVid infection rates a fraction of those in the general population despite constant exposure.  The Iowa investigators suggest that you can achieve similar protection by adding clear plastic face shields to your cloth masks.  The shields, made from acetate sheets you can buy at Staples and a hole punch, block 92-96% of virus.   Best news: face shields can be repeatedly cleaned and reused.   https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2765525   #covid #coronavirus #faceshield #mask #ppe  ]]>59coronavirus,covid,faceshield,mask,ppecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/disinfect-your-mask-by-lightly-cooking-it--27010119https://youtu.be/h4N4_Do56qo   Heating N95 or KN95 masks to 170 ˚F for 30 minutes effectively disinfects, and you can do it up to 50 times without losing the mask’s CoVid filtration powers.  This conclusion comes from a study by 4C Air, a nanotechnology spinoff from Stanford University.   Investigators there compared various methods of cleaning medical grade masks including dry heating, steam, UV light, 75% alcohol, and chlorine bleach.  The alcohol and bleach both immediately destroyed the mask’s filtration capabilities.  Steam treatment degraded filtration function after 5 cycles of treatment.  The UVC treatment worked well for 10 cycles.   Healthcare workers and eventually all of us can recycle our N95 masks by oven heating.   https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acsnano.0c03597?goto=articleMetrics&ref=pdf   #covid #coronavirus #n95 #mask #disinfection #heating #uv  ]]>7e606db8-ba82-4749-95a9-6d88a0e9e84cSun, 10 May 2020 06:55:44 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/h4N4_Do56qo   Heating N95 or KN95 masks to 170 ˚F for 30 minutes effectively disinfects, and you can do it up to 50 times without losing the mask’s CoVid filtration powers.  This conclusion comes from a study by 4C Air, a...https://youtu.be/h4N4_Do56qo   Heating N95 or KN95 masks to 170 ˚F for 30 minutes effectively disinfects, and you can do it up to 50 times without losing the mask’s CoVid filtration powers.  This conclusion comes from a study by 4C Air, a nanotechnology spinoff from Stanford University.   Investigators there compared various methods of cleaning medical grade masks including dry heating, steam, UV light, 75% alcohol, and chlorine bleach.  The alcohol and bleach both immediately destroyed the mask’s filtration capabilities.  Steam treatment degraded filtration function after 5 cycles of treatment.  The UVC treatment worked well for 10 cycles.   Healthcare workers and eventually all of us can recycle our N95 masks by oven heating.   https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acsnano.0c03597?goto=articleMetrics&ref=pdf   #covid #coronavirus #n95 #mask #disinfection #heating #uv  ]]>66coronavirus,covid,disinfection,heating,mask,n95,uvcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/asthmatics-fare-better-against-covid--27010128https://youtu.be/oIu612tz3DI   Asthma under active treatment may help recovery from CoVid19.  Case series from central China regions and New York City, two epicenters of the pandemic, raise questions about the CDC’s designation of asthma as a complicating factor for CoVid.   Asthma patients with CoVid have no higher hospitalization rates than than non-asthmatics.  In Wuhan, 5% of people have asthma but only 1% of those hospitalized with CoVid have it.  Ten percent of New Yorkers are asthmatics, but they are under-represented among those hospitalized with the virus.   Asthma or its treatment may be protective.  Asthmatics seem to less ACE2, the CoVid magnet, in their lungs.  The inhaled steroids they use may suppress the cytokine storm.   https://www.medpagetoday.com/infectiousdisease/covid19/86323 https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/need-extra-precautions/asthma.html   #covid #coronavirus #asthma #steroids #ace2  ]]>41a6f3fe-4d7c-4558-b214-105c62887ff6Sun, 10 May 2020 06:50:17 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/oIu612tz3DI   Asthma under active treatment may help recovery from CoVid19.  Case series from central China regions and New York City, two epicenters of the pandemic, raise questions about the CDC’s designation of asthma...https://youtu.be/oIu612tz3DI   Asthma under active treatment may help recovery from CoVid19.  Case series from central China regions and New York City, two epicenters of the pandemic, raise questions about the CDC’s designation of asthma as a complicating factor for CoVid.   Asthma patients with CoVid have no higher hospitalization rates than than non-asthmatics.  In Wuhan, 5% of people have asthma but only 1% of those hospitalized with CoVid have it.  Ten percent of New Yorkers are asthmatics, but they are under-represented among those hospitalized with the virus.   Asthma or its treatment may be protective.  Asthmatics seem to less ACE2, the CoVid magnet, in their lungs.  The inhaled steroids they use may suppress the cytokine storm.   https://www.medpagetoday.com/infectiousdisease/covid19/86323 https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/need-extra-precautions/asthma.html   #covid #coronavirus #asthma #steroids #ace2  ]]>61ace2,asthma,coronavirus,covid,steroidscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/covid-in-pregnancy--27010116https://youtu.be/Ks_V67XF_m0   Most women with the novel coronavirus can successfully deliver CoVid negative babies.  This according to a Indian meta-analysis of 50 case series that studied 387 women who delivered 391 babies pre-published on the medrixiv.org pre-print web site.  Ninety-five percent contracted the viral disease during their third trimester.   Ninety-six percent of the mothers had x-ray diagnosed pneumonia, and 11% of women required mechanical ventilation.  There was a 3% maternal death rate.  Eighty percent were c-section deliveries.     Neonatal CoVid positivity, that is vertical transmission, was 8%. There were 25% pre-term births.  Only 8% developed respiratory distress syndrome.  Stillbirths represented 1.5% and 1% of the neonates sadly died.    https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.04.11.20062356v2.full.pdf   #covid #coronavirus #pregnancy #verticaltransmission  ]]>5425bb71-3383-4408-ac85-e2a8e7e9825eSun, 10 May 2020 06:44:24 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/Ks_V67XF_m0   Most women with the novel coronavirus can successfully deliver CoVid negative babies.  This according to a Indian meta-analysis of 50 case series that studied 387 women who delivered 391 babies pre-published...https://youtu.be/Ks_V67XF_m0   Most women with the novel coronavirus can successfully deliver CoVid negative babies.  This according to a Indian meta-analysis of 50 case series that studied 387 women who delivered 391 babies pre-published on the medrixiv.org pre-print web site.  Ninety-five percent contracted the viral disease during their third trimester.   Ninety-six percent of the mothers had x-ray diagnosed pneumonia, and 11% of women required mechanical ventilation.  There was a 3% maternal death rate.  Eighty percent were c-section deliveries.     Neonatal CoVid positivity, that is vertical transmission, was 8%. There were 25% pre-term births.  Only 8% developed respiratory distress syndrome.  Stillbirths represented 1.5% and 1% of the neonates sadly died.    https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.04.11.20062356v2.full.pdf   #covid #coronavirus #pregnancy #verticaltransmission  ]]>67coronavirus,covid,pregnancy,verticaltransmissioncleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/poppin-cobs-10-pack-microwave-popcorn-recalled--27010124https://youtu.be/ciFbsQ2h9Ts   The Fully Popped Company is recalling Poppin’ Cobs 10 pack Microwave Popcorn.  Their brown paper bags can catch fire in the microwave leading to burns.   This product has been sold at Uncommon Goods Stores in Brooklyn, NY.  Do not use this product, and return it to the point of purchase.  For more information, contact Fully Popped at 1-866-767-2627.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/fully-popped-recalls-poppin-cobs-10-pack-microwave-popcorn-due-to-fire-and-burn-hazards   #recall #popcorn #poppincobs #fire #burns    ]]>1db9f396-13ff-4cf1-b569-239c1681302dSun, 10 May 2020 06:38:36 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/ciFbsQ2h9Ts   The Fully Popped Company is recalling Poppin’ Cobs 10 pack Microwave Popcorn.  Their brown paper bags can catch fire in the microwave leading to burns.   This product has been sold at Uncommon Goods Stores in...https://youtu.be/ciFbsQ2h9Ts   The Fully Popped Company is recalling Poppin’ Cobs 10 pack Microwave Popcorn.  Their brown paper bags can catch fire in the microwave leading to burns.   This product has been sold at Uncommon Goods Stores in Brooklyn, NY.  Do not use this product, and return it to the point of purchase.  For more information, contact Fully Popped at 1-866-767-2627.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/fully-popped-recalls-poppin-cobs-10-pack-microwave-popcorn-due-to-fire-and-burn-hazards   #recall #popcorn #poppincobs #fire #burns    ]]>36burns,fire,popcorn,poppincobs,recallcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/noah-men-s-reverse-fleece-hoodies-on-recall--27010120https://youtu.be/PXYiGNkmH1s   The Noah Clothing Company is recalling its Men’s Reverse Fleece Hoodies.  The fabric fails to meet federal flammability standards.  It poses a burn risk to wearers.  Stop wearing the garment and return it to the point of purchase.  If you have questions, contact the Noah Clothing Company at 1-833-662-4692.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/noah-clothing-recalls-mens-reverse-fleece-hoodies-due-to-violation-of-federal   #recall #hoodie #fleece #noah #flammability  ]]>9d321459-5344-4060-98c0-90cd58e56760Sun, 10 May 2020 06:36:48 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/PXYiGNkmH1s   The Noah Clothing Company is recalling its Men’s Reverse Fleece Hoodies.  The fabric fails to meet federal flammability standards.  It poses a burn risk to wearers.  Stop wearing the garment and return it to...https://youtu.be/PXYiGNkmH1s   The Noah Clothing Company is recalling its Men’s Reverse Fleece Hoodies.  The fabric fails to meet federal flammability standards.  It poses a burn risk to wearers.  Stop wearing the garment and return it to the point of purchase.  If you have questions, contact the Noah Clothing Company at 1-833-662-4692.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/noah-clothing-recalls-mens-reverse-fleece-hoodies-due-to-violation-of-federal   #recall #hoodie #fleece #noah #flammability  ]]>32flammability,fleece,hoodie,noah,recallcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recall-on-essential-sliced-columbia-bread--27010126https://youtu.be/Ri2i7pgWNc0   The Essential Baking Company of Seattle is recalling is Slice Columbia Bread.  There is undeclared egg in the product.  This poses a significant danger for egg-allergic individuals.  Apparently, the actual product in the packaging is challah. This product was chiefly sold in the Puget Sound region of Washington State.   If you have this product, do not consume it and return it to the point of purchase for a full refund.  Questions to the company at 1-206-545-3804.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/essential-baking-company-issues-allergen-alert-undeclared-egg-84-loaves-32-oz-sliced-columbia-bread   #recall #essential #bread #egg  ]]>a6c46a6a-8871-48c4-be38-a6b928ba0db9Sun, 10 May 2020 06:30:12 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/Ri2i7pgWNc0   The Essential Baking Company of Seattle is recalling is Slice Columbia Bread.  There is undeclared egg in the product.  This poses a significant danger for egg-allergic individuals.  Apparently, the actual...https://youtu.be/Ri2i7pgWNc0   The Essential Baking Company of Seattle is recalling is Slice Columbia Bread.  There is undeclared egg in the product.  This poses a significant danger for egg-allergic individuals.  Apparently, the actual product in the packaging is challah. This product was chiefly sold in the Puget Sound region of Washington State.   If you have this product, do not consume it and return it to the point of purchase for a full refund.  Questions to the company at 1-206-545-3804.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/essential-baking-company-issues-allergen-alert-undeclared-egg-84-loaves-32-oz-sliced-columbia-bread   #recall #essential #bread #egg  ]]>43bread,egg,essential,recallcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/becca-light-shifter-brightening-concealer-recalled--27010115https://youtu.be/b4LkJCjl-v4   Becca Cosmetics is recalled its Light Shifter Brightening Concealer.  All shades are being recalled since mold was discovered on the applicators of some units.  If you have this product, return it to the point of purchase for a refund.  You may conduct an online chat with the company at beccacosmetics.com.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/becca-cosmetics-voluntarily-recalls-light-shifter-brightening-concealer   #recall #becca #concealer #mold  ]]>88d391f1-50ac-4512-abb8-5ab55ebb4472Sun, 10 May 2020 06:24:52 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/b4LkJCjl-v4   Becca Cosmetics is recalled its Light Shifter Brightening Concealer.  All shades are being recalled since mold was discovered on the applicators of some units.  If you have this product, return it to the...https://youtu.be/b4LkJCjl-v4   Becca Cosmetics is recalled its Light Shifter Brightening Concealer.  All shades are being recalled since mold was discovered on the applicators of some units.  If you have this product, return it to the point of purchase for a refund.  You may conduct an online chat with the company at beccacosmetics.com.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/becca-cosmetics-voluntarily-recalls-light-shifter-brightening-concealer   #recall #becca #concealer #mold  ]]>31becca,concealer,mold,recallcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/blood-thinners-help-save-covid-patients--27010121https://youtu.be/SS29i0B3sXo   Coronavirus patients fighting for their lives on ventilators were twice as likely to survive if they received blood thinning drugs as part of their therapy.  Researchers at New York City’s giant Mt. Sinai Hospital system now report their analysis of 2,773 CoVid-infected patients.   Twenty-eight percent received powerful therapeutic blood thinning regimens used for lung, heart, or brain clots.  The ventilated patients on blood thinning experienced a 29% mortality while those untreated had a 63% mortality.  Untoward bleeding occurred in 3% of thinned patients versus 2% of unthinned patients.   We know that CoVid triggers enhanced blood clotting.  Effectively treating it saves lives and sometimes limbs.   https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0735109720352189?via%3Dihub   #covid #coronavirus #clotting #anticoagulants covid, coronavirus, clotting, anticoagulants]]>a6533532-7872-4604-bef6-d9862ea7e0c3Sun, 10 May 2020 06:22:56 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/SS29i0B3sXo   Coronavirus patients fighting for their lives on ventilators were twice as likely to survive if they received blood thinning drugs as part of their therapy.  Researchers at New York City’s giant Mt. Sinai...https://youtu.be/SS29i0B3sXo   Coronavirus patients fighting for their lives on ventilators were twice as likely to survive if they received blood thinning drugs as part of their therapy.  Researchers at New York City’s giant Mt. Sinai Hospital system now report their analysis of 2,773 CoVid-infected patients.   Twenty-eight percent received powerful therapeutic blood thinning regimens used for lung, heart, or brain clots.  The ventilated patients on blood thinning experienced a 29% mortality while those untreated had a 63% mortality.  Untoward bleeding occurred in 3% of thinned patients versus 2% of unthinned patients.   We know that CoVid triggers enhanced blood clotting.  Effectively treating it saves lives and sometimes limbs.   https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0735109720352189?via%3Dihub   #covid #coronavirus #clotting #anticoagulants covid, coronavirus, clotting, anticoagulants]]>61anticoagulants,clotting,coronavirus,covidcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/essential-trading-post-wintergreen-and-birch-essential-oils-on-recall--27010114https://youtu.be/iHbZjH6qC2c   The Essential Trading Post is recalling its Wintergreen and Birch Essential Oils.  These products contain potentially poisonous methyl salicylate in non-child-resistant packaging.  If you have children in your home or children visiting, this is a risk for accidental poisoning.  Return the product to the point of purchase for a refund.  You may reach the company at 1-774-202-6121.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/essential-trading-post-recalls-wintergreen-and-birch-essential-oils-due-to-failure-to   #recall #wintergreenoil #birchoil #essentialtradingpost #poisoning  ]]>1eb8c74b-0cca-4617-be97-54c37a1774d2Sun, 10 May 2020 06:14:18 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/iHbZjH6qC2c   The Essential Trading Post is recalling its Wintergreen and Birch Essential Oils.  These products contain potentially poisonous methyl salicylate in non-child-resistant packaging.  If you have children in...https://youtu.be/iHbZjH6qC2c   The Essential Trading Post is recalling its Wintergreen and Birch Essential Oils.  These products contain potentially poisonous methyl salicylate in non-child-resistant packaging.  If you have children in your home or children visiting, this is a risk for accidental poisoning.  Return the product to the point of purchase for a refund.  You may reach the company at 1-774-202-6121.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/essential-trading-post-recalls-wintergreen-and-birch-essential-oils-due-to-failure-to   #recall #wintergreenoil #birchoil #essentialtradingpost #poisoning  ]]>37birchoil,essentialtradingpost,poisoning,recall,wintergreenoilcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wake-up-coronavirus-is-killing-us-all--27010132https://youtu.be/bnw4P45rh-A   Listen up. CoVid19 is deadly and everywhere in the air and on every surface.  It's in many of us who don’t know we carry it.  If you have it, it's on your breath, in your saliva, and in, pardon, your shit. If you want to survive and avoid killing your spouse, mother, sister, brother, or your child, do everything to avoid catching CoVid.  Wash hands constantly.  Avoid touching public surfaces.   Wear the best mask you can buy or make to avoid passing virus to someone else.  Distance from all but those with whom you live. You’re not immortal!  More deaths do occur where people ignore science and common sense.   #covid #coronavirus #masks #wash #distance  ]]>cc7d69dc-bbc4-458d-97e6-afa28748b7b7Tue, 05 May 2020 22:19:29 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/bnw4P45rh-A   Listen up. CoVid19 is deadly and everywhere in the air and on every surface.  It's in many of us who don’t know we carry it.  If you have it, it's on your breath, in your saliva, and in, pardon, your shit. If...https://youtu.be/bnw4P45rh-A   Listen up. CoVid19 is deadly and everywhere in the air and on every surface.  It's in many of us who don’t know we carry it.  If you have it, it's on your breath, in your saliva, and in, pardon, your shit. If you want to survive and avoid killing your spouse, mother, sister, brother, or your child, do everything to avoid catching CoVid.  Wash hands constantly.  Avoid touching public surfaces.   Wear the best mask you can buy or make to avoid passing virus to someone else.  Distance from all but those with whom you live. You’re not immortal!  More deaths do occur where people ignore science and common sense.   #covid #coronavirus #masks #wash #distance  ]]>50coronavirus,covid,distance,masks,washcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/optavia-essential-old-fashioned-maple-brown-sugar-oatmeal--27010123https://youtu.be/7EuS0BPgQiA   Medifast of Baltimore is recalling its Optavia Essential Old Fashioned Maple & Brown Sugar Oatmeal.  This product contains traces of undeclared milk.  Even tiny amounts of milk may trigger life-threatening allergic reactions in milk-sensitive individuals.  If you have this product, destroy it.  Contact Medifast at 1-888-678-2842 for additional information and product replacement.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/medifast-inc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-milk-optavia-essential-old-fashioned-maple-brown-sugar   #recall #oatmeal #opavia #milk  ]]>f84cf41c-f474-4065-97dc-54d9fc34abefTue, 05 May 2020 22:11:47 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/7EuS0BPgQiA   Medifast of Baltimore is recalling its Optavia Essential Old Fashioned Maple & Brown Sugar Oatmeal.  This product contains traces of undeclared milk.  Even tiny amounts of milk may trigger life-threatening...https://youtu.be/7EuS0BPgQiA   Medifast of Baltimore is recalling its Optavia Essential Old Fashioned Maple & Brown Sugar Oatmeal.  This product contains traces of undeclared milk.  Even tiny amounts of milk may trigger life-threatening allergic reactions in milk-sensitive individuals.  If you have this product, destroy it.  Contact Medifast at 1-888-678-2842 for additional information and product replacement.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/medifast-inc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-milk-optavia-essential-old-fashioned-maple-brown-sugar   #recall #oatmeal #opavia #milk  ]]>38milk,oatmeal,opavia,recallcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/low-vitamin-d-levels-associated-with-more-severe-covid-infections--27010127https://youtu.be/Nlw2NR1XSAM   A global epidemiological study reveals a significant correlation between lower than optimal Vitamin D levels and both numbers of CoVid infections as well as deaths attributed to the virus.  British researchers focused on data from 20 European countries tabulating published average Vitamin D levels and CoVid statistics from each.   Serum vitamin D levels less than 30 nmol/L are considered deficient.  Such deficiencies were found in Spain (26), Italy (28), and in aging Swiss (23).     The investigators note that vitamin D supplementation is proven safe and effective.  If you live in an area that is a virus hot spot, get plenty of sun and check your levels.   https://www.researchsquare.com/article/rs-21211/v1   #covid #coronavirus #vitamind  ]]>da73580b-4973-4325-b7ac-dffdb62aeb34Tue, 05 May 2020 22:07:11 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/Nlw2NR1XSAM   A global epidemiological study reveals a significant correlation between lower than optimal Vitamin D levels and both numbers of CoVid infections as well as deaths attributed to the virus.  British...https://youtu.be/Nlw2NR1XSAM   A global epidemiological study reveals a significant correlation between lower than optimal Vitamin D levels and both numbers of CoVid infections as well as deaths attributed to the virus.  British researchers focused on data from 20 European countries tabulating published average Vitamin D levels and CoVid statistics from each.   Serum vitamin D levels less than 30 nmol/L are considered deficient.  Such deficiencies were found in Spain (26), Italy (28), and in aging Swiss (23).     The investigators note that vitamin D supplementation is proven safe and effective.  If you live in an area that is a virus hot spot, get plenty of sun and check your levels.   https://www.researchsquare.com/article/rs-21211/v1   #covid #coronavirus #vitamind  ]]>61coronavirus,covid,vitamindcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-blab-our-secrets-to-our-phones--27010122https://youtu.be/yyCHg5eQEcA   When composing tweet, texts, and answering surveys, you tend to reveal more private, confidential information on your smartphone than on your desktop computer.  University of Pennsylvania researchers report this conclusion from their analysis of more than 369,00 tweets, nearly 20,000 call-to-action web ads, and 10,000 restaurant reviews.   The investigators attribute this “truth serum” phone effect to our intimacies with these devices.  Because phones often serve as our adult pacifiers, we view them as safe zones.  We all too often lower our defenses and risk our own data security.   This study should prompt us all to be extraordinarily careful with content we provide on social media via the phone.   https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0022242920912732 https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/05/200503092738.htm   #smartphone #socialmedia #privacy #security  ]]>eef7915e-4093-498f-99cd-8b2a44f502deTue, 05 May 2020 22:01:19 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/yyCHg5eQEcA   When composing tweet, texts, and answering surveys, you tend to reveal more private, confidential information on your smartphone than on your desktop computer.  University of Pennsylvania researchers report...https://youtu.be/yyCHg5eQEcA   When composing tweet, texts, and answering surveys, you tend to reveal more private, confidential information on your smartphone than on your desktop computer.  University of Pennsylvania researchers report this conclusion from their analysis of more than 369,00 tweets, nearly 20,000 call-to-action web ads, and 10,000 restaurant reviews.   The investigators attribute this “truth serum” phone effect to our intimacies with these devices.  Because phones often serve as our adult pacifiers, we view them as safe zones.  We all too often lower our defenses and risk our own data security.   This study should prompt us all to be extraordinarily careful with content we provide on social media via the phone.   https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0022242920912732 https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/05/200503092738.htm   #smartphone #socialmedia #privacy #security  ]]>59privacy,security,smartphone,socialmediacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/covid-may-spread-via-feces--27010130https://youtu.be/-WYaCiYoGSY   Here’s yet another reason to wash your hands more obsessively after using any toilet.  Fifty-three percent of CoVid positive hospitalized Chinese patients also had viral RNA in their stool as well as in their nasal and oropharyngeal samples.   CoVid in the gastrointestinal tract was not age-dependent as evidence of virus was found in subjects from 10 months through 78 years of age.  The virus also tends to linger in longer in the GI tract than in the respiratory system and 23% of patients still had positive stool samples when their nasal and oral samples turned negative.   CoVid is everywhere in population-dense cities. Watch out!   https://www.gastrojournal.org/article/S0016-5085(20)30282-1/pdf?referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.medpagetoday.com%2Finfectiousdisease%2Fcovid19%2F85315   #covid #coronavirus #gastrointestinal #respiratory  ]]>f40cbb45-9ae4-4094-951b-9de247e13698Tue, 05 May 2020 21:55:55 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/-WYaCiYoGSY   Here’s yet another reason to wash your hands more obsessively after using any toilet.  Fifty-three percent of CoVid positive hospitalized Chinese patients also had viral RNA in their stool as well as in their...https://youtu.be/-WYaCiYoGSY   Here’s yet another reason to wash your hands more obsessively after using any toilet.  Fifty-three percent of CoVid positive hospitalized Chinese patients also had viral RNA in their stool as well as in their nasal and oropharyngeal samples.   CoVid in the gastrointestinal tract was not age-dependent as evidence of virus was found in subjects from 10 months through 78 years of age.  The virus also tends to linger in longer in the GI tract than in the respiratory system and 23% of patients still had positive stool samples when their nasal and oral samples turned negative.   CoVid is everywhere in population-dense cities. Watch out!   https://www.gastrojournal.org/article/S0016-5085(20)30282-1/pdf?referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.medpagetoday.com%2Finfectiousdisease%2Fcovid19%2F85315   #covid #coronavirus #gastrointestinal #respiratory  ]]>55coronavirus,covid,gastrointestinal,respiratorycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/me-and-my-llama-might-fight-covid19--27010125https://youtu.be/-4BkGgnnZe4   A bioengineered two-headed antibody constructed from a llama antibody to the SARS coronavirus prevents the CoVid19 virus from attaching to and infecting cells.  Virologists at the University of Texas-Austin worked for years on llama antibodies to SARS and MERS viruses and now report a way to repurpose them for our current coronavirus.   The llama anti-SARS antibody called VHH72 did also bind to CoVid19 but weakly.  Linking two of the VHH72 molecules together produced a novel antibody that did bind to CoVid19 spike protein preventing it from infecting tissue cultured cells while also continuing to block the SARS virus.  The investigators are beginning tests in animals.   Fingers crossed everyone.   https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/05/200501184301.htm   #covid #coronavirus #llama #antibody #sars  ]]>5b61281f-177f-497e-b1b3-8c45ecda59fcTue, 05 May 2020 21:50:28 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/-4BkGgnnZe4   A bioengineered two-headed antibody constructed from a llama antibody to the SARS coronavirus prevents the CoVid19 virus from attaching to and infecting cells.  Virologists at the University of Texas-Austin...https://youtu.be/-4BkGgnnZe4   A bioengineered two-headed antibody constructed from a llama antibody to the SARS coronavirus prevents the CoVid19 virus from attaching to and infecting cells.  Virologists at the University of Texas-Austin worked for years on llama antibodies to SARS and MERS viruses and now report a way to repurpose them for our current coronavirus.   The llama anti-SARS antibody called VHH72 did also bind to CoVid19 but weakly.  Linking two of the VHH72 molecules together produced a novel antibody that did bind to CoVid19 spike protein preventing it from infecting tissue cultured cells while also continuing to block the SARS virus.  The investigators are beginning tests in animals.   Fingers crossed everyone.   https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/05/200501184301.htm   #covid #coronavirus #llama #antibody #sars  ]]>64antibody,coronavirus,covid,llama,sarscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-asymptomatic-covid-infected-neighbor-spews-virus--27010131https://youtu.be/MVh9P7Y95GE   In small room or office where a person asymptomatically carrying the CoVid virus has been breathing or occasionally coughing, there may be anywhere from 100,000 to 100 billion copies of live virus hanging in the air to infect you.  This from a pre-published Swiss study just released online.   Coughing but also normal breathing generates aerosols that waft up into the air.  In a closed room, they tend to remain aloft.  Even distancing within the room would lead to you inhaling hundreds of virus copies, enough to infect you.   When you are near a non-family member, it is mandatory that you wear an effective mask filter.   https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.04.27.20081398v1.full.pdf   https://www.sciencealert.com/here-s-what-we-know-so-far-about-those-who-can-pass-corona-without-symptoms   #covid #coronavirus #aerosols #masks  ]]>374a0a11-1268-410b-8faa-6fef28e07507Tue, 05 May 2020 21:46:00 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/MVh9P7Y95GE   In small room or office where a person asymptomatically carrying the CoVid virus has been breathing or occasionally coughing, there may be anywhere from 100,000 to 100 billion copies of live virus hanging in...https://youtu.be/MVh9P7Y95GE   In small room or office where a person asymptomatically carrying the CoVid virus has been breathing or occasionally coughing, there may be anywhere from 100,000 to 100 billion copies of live virus hanging in the air to infect you.  This from a pre-published Swiss study just released online.   Coughing but also normal breathing generates aerosols that waft up into the air.  In a closed room, they tend to remain aloft.  Even distancing within the room would lead to you inhaling hundreds of virus copies, enough to infect you.   When you are near a non-family member, it is mandatory that you wear an effective mask filter.   https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.04.27.20081398v1.full.pdf   https://www.sciencealert.com/here-s-what-we-know-so-far-about-those-who-can-pass-corona-without-symptoms   #covid #coronavirus #aerosols #masks  ]]>55aerosols,coronavirus,covid,maskscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ocean-spray-pink-lite-cranberry-juice-drink-on-recall--26058851https://youtu.be/O4ARBgps1dY   Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. is recalling a single production lot of its Pink Lite Cranberry Juice Drink, 5.5 oz. can.  The lot # MH0030LPK4.  The product has undeclared sulfites.  If you are sulfite-allergic, you could suffer serious allergic reaction if you drink this product.  If you have this product, take a picture of the “best before date” code on the bottom of the can and then destroy the product. The picture should be sent to casupport@oceanspray.com. The Ocean Spray Consumer Hotline can be reached at 1-800-662-3263 for more information.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/ocean-spray-cranberries-inc-recalls-single-production-lot-55-oz-cans-pink-lite-cranberry-juice-drink   #recall #oceanspray #cranberryjuicedrink #sulfites  ]]>7eccd869-9807-4197-a13b-564118c97a82Fri, 24 Apr 2020 20:31:56 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/O4ARBgps1dY   Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. is recalling a single production lot of its Pink Lite Cranberry Juice Drink, 5.5 oz. can.  The lot # MH0030LPK4.  The product has undeclared sulfites.  If you are...https://youtu.be/O4ARBgps1dY   Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. is recalling a single production lot of its Pink Lite Cranberry Juice Drink, 5.5 oz. can.  The lot # MH0030LPK4.  The product has undeclared sulfites.  If you are sulfite-allergic, you could suffer serious allergic reaction if you drink this product.  If you have this product, take a picture of the “best before date” code on the bottom of the can and then destroy the product. The picture should be sent to casupport@oceanspray.com. The Ocean Spray Consumer Hotline can be reached at 1-800-662-3263 for more information.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/ocean-spray-cranberries-inc-recalls-single-production-lot-55-oz-cans-pink-lite-cranberry-juice-drink   #recall #oceanspray #cranberryjuicedrink #sulfites  ]]>54cranberryjuicedrink,oceanspray,recall,sulfitescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lus-hairdryer-recall--26058850https://youtu.be/rB6JVEfSOLo   The LUS Distribution Company of Canada is recalling it LUS Hair Dryer and Diffuser model number HD-LUS01.  The product does not have an immersion protection device, posing an electrocution or  shock hazard if the dryer falls into water when plugged in.  If you have this device, immediately stop using it and unplug the hair dryer.  LUS is contacting all known purchasers of the hair dryers and providing a choice of either a full refund of the purchase price or a $175 store credit.  To contact the company, call 1-800-280-1675.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/lus-recalls-hair-dryers-due-to-electrocution-or-shock-hazard-recall-alert   #recall #hairdryer #shockhazard #lus  ]]>f3218c15-2686-4695-a43b-5ef07d98f793Fri, 24 Apr 2020 20:25:44 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/rB6JVEfSOLo   The LUS Distribution Company of Canada is recalling it LUS Hair Dryer and Diffuser model number HD-LUS01.  The product does not have an immersion protection device, posing an electrocution or  shock hazard if...https://youtu.be/rB6JVEfSOLo   The LUS Distribution Company of Canada is recalling it LUS Hair Dryer and Diffuser model number HD-LUS01.  The product does not have an immersion protection device, posing an electrocution or  shock hazard if the dryer falls into water when plugged in.  If you have this device, immediately stop using it and unplug the hair dryer.  LUS is contacting all known purchasers of the hair dryers and providing a choice of either a full refund of the purchase price or a $175 store credit.  To contact the company, call 1-800-280-1675.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/lus-recalls-hair-dryers-due-to-electrocution-or-shock-hazard-recall-alert   #recall #hairdryer #shockhazard #lus  ]]>51hairdryer,lus,recall,shockhazardcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kids-love-how-it-works-stories--26058847https://youtu.be/q9JpJ7y6oAM   Pre-schoolers overwhelmingly choose to hear and read stories about the workings of the world around them.  This from a Vanderbilt University analysis of story choices by 48 kids 3-4 years of age.   The investigators presented children two versions of 2 stories.  One version was causally-rich with details about why and the  minimally-causal version provided just the story line.  Though the kids comprehended both versions equally, they clocked a preference for the causally-rich stories in 70% of cases.   You now have endless hours at home with your children.  Please them by providing non-fiction or fictionalized science.  Particular winners are books about the how and why of animals.   https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.00666/full   #children #parenting #reading #nonfiction #fictionalizedscience  ]]>99a29476-16aa-496e-a10a-99dc8427a18bFri, 24 Apr 2020 20:23:34 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/q9JpJ7y6oAM   Pre-schoolers overwhelmingly choose to hear and read stories about the workings of the world around them.  This from a Vanderbilt University analysis of story choices by 48 kids 3-4 years of age.   The...https://youtu.be/q9JpJ7y6oAM   Pre-schoolers overwhelmingly choose to hear and read stories about the workings of the world around them.  This from a Vanderbilt University analysis of story choices by 48 kids 3-4 years of age.   The investigators presented children two versions of 2 stories.  One version was causally-rich with details about why and the  minimally-causal version provided just the story line.  Though the kids comprehended both versions equally, they clocked a preference for the causally-rich stories in 70% of cases.   You now have endless hours at home with your children.  Please them by providing non-fiction or fictionalized science.  Particular winners are books about the how and why of animals.   https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.00666/full   #children #parenting #reading #nonfiction #fictionalizedscience  ]]>58children,fictionalizedscience,nonfiction,parenting,readingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alpha-lipoic-acid-could-fight-covid-cytokine-storm--26058849https://youtu.be/ZyU3FEhK_5o   Alpha lipoic acid, the anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory agent, may help fight late-stage CoVid19 disease.  A preliminary randomized Chinese drug trial showed ALA is associated with a 48% reduction in 30 day all-cause mortality.   The researchers studied 17 critical CoVid patients.  Half received IV ALA daily for one week in addition to standard ICU care.  Organ failure remained lower in the treated patients indicating a beneficial trend, not statistically significant due to the small numbers.   With each therapeutic modality tried and shown to be effective, our chances of saving lives increases.  The jury’s not in yet, but the more possible treatments that appear, the better the odds.   https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.04.15.20066266v1.full.pdf   #covid19 #coronavirus #ala #alphalipoicacid #cytokinestorm  ]]>757f9b4b-cb3f-4979-85e5-9b1fc0647cfbFri, 24 Apr 2020 20:12:10 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/ZyU3FEhK_5o   Alpha lipoic acid, the anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory agent, may help fight late-stage CoVid19 disease.  A preliminary randomized Chinese drug trial showed ALA is associated with a 48% reduction in 30 day...https://youtu.be/ZyU3FEhK_5o   Alpha lipoic acid, the anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory agent, may help fight late-stage CoVid19 disease.  A preliminary randomized Chinese drug trial showed ALA is associated with a 48% reduction in 30 day all-cause mortality.   The researchers studied 17 critical CoVid patients.  Half received IV ALA daily for one week in addition to standard ICU care.  Organ failure remained lower in the treated patients indicating a beneficial trend, not statistically significant due to the small numbers.   With each therapeutic modality tried and shown to be effective, our chances of saving lives increases.  The jury’s not in yet, but the more possible treatments that appear, the better the odds.   https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.04.15.20066266v1.full.pdf   #covid19 #coronavirus #ala #alphalipoicacid #cytokinestorm  ]]>64ala,alphalipoicacid,coronavirus,covid19,cytokinestormcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-covid19-kills-you--26058846https://youtu.be/lupZ4t-mayo   Since the novel coronavirus first emerged in mid-December, thousands of studies are beginning to define the insidiously deadly nature of this virus.  An excellent review article in the magazine Science provides an alarming blueprint.   The virus enters your body through mucus-producing nasal cells, lung cells, and gut cells.  It proliferates wildly and initiates fatal damage in about 5% of those infected.     In almost all CoVid patients, viral inflammation occurs in the lung’s tiny air sacs.  This blocks oxygen transfer and thickens tissues preventing breathing.   The virus creates heart damage in almost 20%.  It triggers body-wide blood clotting that, in turn, sends clots to the lung to further block oxygen flow.     Twenty-seven percent of us develop kidney failure but nearly 60% have signs of kidney damage.  CoVid19 can trigger brain ands nerve damage including encephalitis, strokes, the paralyzing Guillain-Barre syndrome, and frequent loss of smell and taste senses.   One-third of hospitalized patients develop CoVid conjunctivitis.  More than half of patients develop elevated liver enzymes indicating damage.   Then, our body’s valiant attempts to kill off the virus using hyperactivity of the immune system, a literal cytokine storm, backfires.  The reaction sparks even more severe organ damage.    I’m telling you all this bad news to give you even more reasons to avoid this killing virus.  Wash your hands obsessively, physically distance, and wear a mask with effective filtration.   https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2020/04/how-does-coronavirus-kill-clinicians-trace-ferocious-rampage-through-body-brain-toes   #covid19 #coronavirus #pneumonia #cardiac #clotting #kidney #cytokinestorm #stroke  ]]>e038a300-f71b-46a8-a9ef-31e2bc59ffd6Fri, 24 Apr 2020 20:05:20 +0000Howard G. Smith MDHow CoVid19 Kills You Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/lupZ4t-mayo   Since the novel coronavirus first emerged in mid-December, thousands of studies are beginning to define the insidiously deadly nature of this virus.  An excellent review article in the...https://youtu.be/lupZ4t-mayo   Since the novel coronavirus first emerged in mid-December, thousands of studies are beginning to define the insidiously deadly nature of this virus.  An excellent review article in the magazine Science provides an alarming blueprint.   The virus enters your body through mucus-producing nasal cells, lung cells, and gut cells.  It proliferates wildly and initiates fatal damage in about 5% of those infected.     In almost all CoVid patients, viral inflammation occurs in the lung’s tiny air sacs.  This blocks oxygen transfer and thickens tissues preventing breathing.   The virus creates heart damage in almost 20%.  It triggers body-wide blood clotting that, in turn, sends clots to the lung to further block oxygen flow.     Twenty-seven percent of us develop kidney failure but nearly 60% have signs of kidney damage.  CoVid19 can trigger brain ands nerve damage including encephalitis, strokes, the paralyzing Guillain-Barre syndrome, and frequent loss of smell and taste senses.   One-third of hospitalized patients develop CoVid conjunctivitis.  More than half of patients develop elevated liver enzymes indicating damage.   Then, our body’s valiant attempts to kill off the virus using hyperactivity of the immune system, a literal cytokine storm, backfires.  The reaction sparks even more severe organ damage.    I’m telling you all this bad news to give you even more reasons to avoid this killing virus.  Wash your hands obsessively, physically distance, and wear a mask with effective filtration.   https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2020/04/how-does-coronavirus-kill-clinicians-trace-ferocious-rampage-through-body-brain-toes   #covid19 #coronavirus #pneumonia #cardiac #clotting #kidney #cytokinestorm #stroke  ]]>113cardiac,clotting,coronavirus,covid19,cytokinestorm,kidney,pneumonia,strokecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/covid19-may-silently-suffocate-you--26058848https://youtu.be/KMQTJr01C5Y   The new coronavirus can trigger an atypical pneumonia that creeps up on you before it kills you.   ICU docs in Germany, Baltimore, Seattle, and New York City observe that many patients, eventually diagnosed with CoVid19, barely notice respiratory symptoms as their lungs slowly deliver less and less oxygen to their vital organs.   Even patients coming in for fractures, trauma, and falls have surprisingly low oxygen levels without complaining about shortness of breath.  Their chest x-rays show advanced pneumonia but they breathe easily without chest tightness.     The reasons: CoVid halts the natural surfactant production that keeps the lung’s tiny sponge-like air chambers open.  Then too, the virus seems to drive lung micro-clotting that halts oxygen transfer into the bloodstream.   Many of such patients get better without high pressure mechanical ventilation using high flow oxygen and prone positioning.  Unnecessary incubation and ventilation can damage the voicebox as well as the lungs but also takes a vent from a patient who truly needs it.   So CoVid produces two types of pneumonias.  The usual wet lung stiffening kind with a terrible cough, and a dry, slowly suffocating type.   A silent drop in blood oxygen levels is yet another warning sign of CoVid just as fever and a loss of smell and taste.  To be on top of it, you can buy a fingertip pulse oximeter online for $30-60 dollars.   https://www.medpagetoday.com/infectiousdisease/covid19/86046   https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/20/opinion/coronavirus-testing-pneumonia.html   https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.04.15.20067017v2.full.pdf     #covid19 #coronavirus #hypoxia #oximeter #pneumonia  ]]>965a08b4-e52a-45f5-80f6-dc3b436af45bFri, 24 Apr 2020 19:57:26 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/KMQTJr01C5Y   The new coronavirus can trigger an atypical pneumonia that creeps up on you before it kills you.   ICU docs in Germany, Baltimore, Seattle, and New York City observe that many patients, eventually diagnosed...https://youtu.be/KMQTJr01C5Y   The new coronavirus can trigger an atypical pneumonia that creeps up on you before it kills you.   ICU docs in Germany, Baltimore, Seattle, and New York City observe that many patients, eventually diagnosed with CoVid19, barely notice respiratory symptoms as their lungs slowly deliver less and less oxygen to their vital organs.   Even patients coming in for fractures, trauma, and falls have surprisingly low oxygen levels without complaining about shortness of breath.  Their chest x-rays show advanced pneumonia but they breathe easily without chest tightness.     The reasons: CoVid halts the natural surfactant production that keeps the lung’s tiny sponge-like air chambers open.  Then too, the virus seems to drive lung micro-clotting that halts oxygen transfer into the bloodstream.   Many of such patients get better without high pressure mechanical ventilation using high flow oxygen and prone positioning.  Unnecessary incubation and ventilation can damage the voicebox as well as the lungs but also takes a vent from a patient who truly needs it.   So CoVid produces two types of pneumonias.  The usual wet lung stiffening kind with a terrible cough, and a dry, slowly suffocating type.   A silent drop in blood oxygen levels is yet another warning sign of CoVid just as fever and a loss of smell and taste.  To be on top of it, you can buy a fingertip pulse oximeter online for $30-60 dollars.   https://www.medpagetoday.com/infectiousdisease/covid19/86046   https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/20/opinion/coronavirus-testing-pneumonia.html   https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.04.15.20067017v2.full.pdf     #covid19 #coronavirus #hypoxia #oximeter #pneumonia  ]]>107coronavirus,covid19,hypoxia,oximeter,pneumoniacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/musical-lili-llama-toy-recalled--25216562https://youtu.be/6B6hRwUK_sM   The Manhattan Toy Co. is recalling its Musical Lili Llama Toy.  The screws that attach the spinning flowers to the sides of the toy may become loose, fall off, and pose a choking hazard for young children.  These toys were sold nationwide and in Canada through Amazon, the company’s website, and at independent toy stores.  Take the toy away from your children and contact Manhattan Toy Co. for a free repair kit.  Reach Manhattan Toy at 1-800-541-1345.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Manhattan-Toy-Recalls-Musical-Lili-Llama-Due-to-Choking-Hazard   #recall #llamatoy #manhattantoy #choking  ]]>1cbae789-23ee-42b1-a11d-5fe1312b547dThu, 09 Apr 2020 21:09:14 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/6B6hRwUK_sM   The Manhattan Toy Co. is recalling its Musical Lili Llama Toy.  The screws that attach the spinning flowers to the sides of the toy may become loose, fall off, and pose a choking hazard for young children. ...https://youtu.be/6B6hRwUK_sM   The Manhattan Toy Co. is recalling its Musical Lili Llama Toy.  The screws that attach the spinning flowers to the sides of the toy may become loose, fall off, and pose a choking hazard for young children.  These toys were sold nationwide and in Canada through Amazon, the company’s website, and at independent toy stores.  Take the toy away from your children and contact Manhattan Toy Co. for a free repair kit.  Reach Manhattan Toy at 1-800-541-1345.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Manhattan-Toy-Recalls-Musical-Lili-Llama-Due-to-Choking-Hazard   #recall #llamatoy #manhattantoy #choking  ]]>41choking,llamatoy,manhattantoy,recallcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recall-on-sonoma-wall-fan-heaters--25216563https://youtu.be/12ZhSOTERWE   Stelpro Design of Quebec, Canada is recalling is Sonoma Wall Fan Heaters.  An internal part fails to meet flammability standards and the unit is a fire hazard.  If you have this heater installed, stop using it and call Stelpro at 1-844-783-5776 to arrange for a replacement.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Stelpro-Design-Recalls-Sonoma-Wall-Fan-Heaters-Due-to-Fire-Hazard   #recall #stelpro #fan #heater #firehazard  ]]>704337b0-a2ad-48e8-898a-36feba91c730Thu, 09 Apr 2020 21:04:02 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/12ZhSOTERWE   Stelpro Design of Quebec, Canada is recalling is Sonoma Wall Fan Heaters.  An internal part fails to meet flammability standards and the unit is a fire hazard.  If you have this heater installed, stop using...https://youtu.be/12ZhSOTERWE   Stelpro Design of Quebec, Canada is recalling is Sonoma Wall Fan Heaters.  An internal part fails to meet flammability standards and the unit is a fire hazard.  If you have this heater installed, stop using it and call Stelpro at 1-844-783-5776 to arrange for a replacement.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Stelpro-Design-Recalls-Sonoma-Wall-Fan-Heaters-Due-to-Fire-Hazard   #recall #stelpro #fan #heater #firehazard  ]]>30fan,firehazard,heater,recall,stelprocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lenox-tea-kettles-recalled--25216561https://youtu.be/YVv8KkB7Q6o   The Continuum Sales and Marketing Co. of Port Washington, NY has recalled its Lenox 2.5 QT Whistling Stainless Steel Tea Kettle.  These kettles are defective and can expel hot water while heating posing a burn hazard to consumers.   These tea kettles have been sold at Burlington, HomeGoods, Home Sense, Marshalls, T.J. Maxx, Tuesday Morning, and Winners stores nationwide from September 2013 through November 2017 for between $30 and $50.  If you have this product, immediately stop using it and contact Continuum at 1-800-669-6385 for a full refund if you have a proof of purchase.  If you don’t have that proof, you’ll be eligible for a $30 refund.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Continuum-Recalls-Lenox-Tea-Kettles-Due-to-Burn-Hazard   #recall #continuum #lenoxteakettle #burn  ]]>bae14985-5c38-45b7-a196-7db6b3e5b34fThu, 09 Apr 2020 20:58:48 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/YVv8KkB7Q6o   The Continuum Sales and Marketing Co. of Port Washington, NY has recalled its Lenox 2.5 QT Whistling Stainless Steel Tea Kettle.  These kettles are defective and can expel hot water while heating posing a...https://youtu.be/YVv8KkB7Q6o   The Continuum Sales and Marketing Co. of Port Washington, NY has recalled its Lenox 2.5 QT Whistling Stainless Steel Tea Kettle.  These kettles are defective and can expel hot water while heating posing a burn hazard to consumers.   These tea kettles have been sold at Burlington, HomeGoods, Home Sense, Marshalls, T.J. Maxx, Tuesday Morning, and Winners stores nationwide from September 2013 through November 2017 for between $30 and $50.  If you have this product, immediately stop using it and contact Continuum at 1-800-669-6385 for a full refund if you have a proof of purchase.  If you don’t have that proof, you’ll be eligible for a $30 refund.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Continuum-Recalls-Lenox-Tea-Kettles-Due-to-Burn-Hazard   #recall #continuum #lenoxteakettle #burn  ]]>51burn,continuum,lenoxteakettle,recallcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lindt-excellence-85-cocoa-chocolate-recalled--24368960https://youtu.be/SlUff4Zowzs   Lindt and Sprüngli USA is voluntarily recalling its Lindt Excellence 85% Cocoa chocolate bars due to improper packaging and labeling.  The product in the wrapper is actually Lindt Excellent Dark Carmel Sea Salt bars.  This contains milk and soy.  Those who have allergies to either may develop and allergic reaction that could be life-threatening.  The Lot is Code L5539 with a best before date of 11/30/2020.  If you have this product, return it to any Lindt store for a replacement.   https://bit.ly/2J6nTmH   #recall #lindt #chocolate #milk #soy  ]]>66192d9e-a82c-48fb-b993-9fb51cbea432Tue, 24 Mar 2020 18:09:35 +0000Howard G. Smith MDLindt Excellence 85% Cocoa Chocolate Recalled Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/SlUff4Zowzs   Lindt and Sprüngli USA is voluntarily recalling its Lindt Excellence 85% Cocoa chocolate bars due to improper packaging and labeling.  The product in the wrapper is...https://youtu.be/SlUff4Zowzs   Lindt and Sprüngli USA is voluntarily recalling its Lindt Excellence 85% Cocoa chocolate bars due to improper packaging and labeling.  The product in the wrapper is actually Lindt Excellent Dark Carmel Sea Salt bars.  This contains milk and soy.  Those who have allergies to either may develop and allergic reaction that could be life-threatening.  The Lot is Code L5539 with a best before date of 11/30/2020.  If you have this product, return it to any Lindt store for a replacement.   https://bit.ly/2J6nTmH   #recall #lindt #chocolate #milk #soy  ]]>47chocolate,lindt,milk,recall,soycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/organic-kudzu-root-herbal-supplement-under-recall--24368961https://youtu.be/Qh5-66RULws   Mountain Rose Herbs is voluntarily recalling its Organic Kudzu Root Herbal Supplement.  This product may have Salmonella contamination.  This bacterium can product a severe gastroenteritis or get into the bloodstream and induce sepsis with heart valve infection, blood vessel infection, or septic arthritis.  The Lots involved are #24247-X and #24247.  This product has been sold in nearly every state and in Canada.  If you have this item, return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.  Info from the company at 1-800-879-3337.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/mountain-rose-herbs-recalls-organic-kudzu-root-herbal-supplement-due-possible-health-risk   #recall #kudzuroot #supplement #salmonella  ]]>fa3df803-070e-4569-836d-ded6182eb017Tue, 24 Mar 2020 18:01:25 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/Qh5-66RULws   Mountain Rose Herbs is voluntarily recalling its Organic Kudzu Root Herbal Supplement.  This product may have Salmonella contamination.  This bacterium can product a severe gastroenteritis or get into the...https://youtu.be/Qh5-66RULws   Mountain Rose Herbs is voluntarily recalling its Organic Kudzu Root Herbal Supplement.  This product may have Salmonella contamination.  This bacterium can product a severe gastroenteritis or get into the bloodstream and induce sepsis with heart valve infection, blood vessel infection, or septic arthritis.  The Lots involved are #24247-X and #24247.  This product has been sold in nearly every state and in Canada.  If you have this item, return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.  Info from the company at 1-800-879-3337.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/mountain-rose-herbs-recalls-organic-kudzu-root-herbal-supplement-due-possible-health-risk   #recall #kudzuroot #supplement #salmonella  ]]>50kudzuroot,recall,salmonella,supplementcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/practical-covid19-prevention--24368962https://youtu.be/9esH8xR_GNA   Elevators: Space on larger elevators and face the wall but don’t lean against it.  If you’re the third on a smaller residential elevator, wait for the next one.  Families count as one if they fit on one wall.  Knuckles, elbows or probes on the buttons please.   Out and about:  In a line? Space 6-10 feet away and get off the line if someone is coughing or sneezing.  Breath shallowly in line or passing people on the street.   When returning:  Immediately wash with soap and water or use hand sanitizer.  Wipe off surfaces of purchased items with soapy sponge or Clorox wipe.   #covid19 #coronavirus #soap #elevator #purell #clorox  ]]>4e0a2a0e-51d3-4589-8ee3-4ca3e7bdce3dTue, 24 Mar 2020 17:51:42 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/9esH8xR_GNA   Elevators: Space on larger elevators and face the wall but don’t lean against it.  If you’re the third on a smaller residential elevator, wait for the next one.  Families count as one if they fit on one...https://youtu.be/9esH8xR_GNA   Elevators: Space on larger elevators and face the wall but don’t lean against it.  If you’re the third on a smaller residential elevator, wait for the next one.  Families count as one if they fit on one wall.  Knuckles, elbows or probes on the buttons please.   Out and about:  In a line? Space 6-10 feet away and get off the line if someone is coughing or sneezing.  Breath shallowly in line or passing people on the street.   When returning:  Immediately wash with soap and water or use hand sanitizer.  Wipe off surfaces of purchased items with soapy sponge or Clorox wipe.   #covid19 #coronavirus #soap #elevator #purell #clorox  ]]>55clorox,coronavirus,covid19,elevator,purell,soapcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/soap-will-save-you-from-coronavirus--24368958https://youtu.be/gBCsEskhjLE   Soap, any kind of soap, disintegrates coronavirus by pulverizing its outer lipid-protein envelope.  It’s fast, and 20-30 seconds in contact with soapy water should do it.   My routine: rubbing with bar or soft soap and water for 20 seconds (2 happy birthday songs) and then leave the soapy water for another 20 seconds.  Don't forget to use soapy water on your phone, your smartwatch or fitness wearable, and let it sit for 20-30 seconds.  Remember, virus lives on surfaces: cardboard 24 hrs, stainless steel 48 hrs, and plastic 72 hrs. so rewash hands if you touch them or coat them down with soapy water for 30 seconds.   https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/mar/12/science-soap-kills-coronavirus-alcohol-based-disinfectants   https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMc2004973     #covid19 #coronavirus #soap #cardboard #plastic #stainless]]>5d043eb3-3ae2-4703-a891-f110ac7bd1bbTue, 24 Mar 2020 17:40:20 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/gBCsEskhjLE   Soap, any kind of soap, disintegrates coronavirus by pulverizing its outer lipid-protein envelope.  It’s fast, and 20-30 seconds in contact with soapy water should do it.   My routine: rubbing with bar or...https://youtu.be/gBCsEskhjLE   Soap, any kind of soap, disintegrates coronavirus by pulverizing its outer lipid-protein envelope.  It’s fast, and 20-30 seconds in contact with soapy water should do it.   My routine: rubbing with bar or soft soap and water for 20 seconds (2 happy birthday songs) and then leave the soapy water for another 20 seconds.  Don't forget to use soapy water on your phone, your smartwatch or fitness wearable, and let it sit for 20-30 seconds.  Remember, virus lives on surfaces: cardboard 24 hrs, stainless steel 48 hrs, and plastic 72 hrs. so rewash hands if you touch them or coat them down with soapy water for 30 seconds.   https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/mar/12/science-soap-kills-coronavirus-alcohol-based-disinfectants   https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMc2004973     #covid19 #coronavirus #soap #cardboard #plastic #stainless]]>58cardboard,coronavirus,covid19,plastic,soap,stainlesscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/anatomy-of-a-ventilator--24368956https://youtu.be/eL_nvp4v6IY   Why is a ventilator, or a vent as we docs call it, so complicated and expensive.  Isn’t just a pump to drive oxygenated air into a patient’s lungs?   Its pump is electronically controlled to control the numbers of respirations per minute, the volume of air in each respiration, and the percentage of added oxygen.  The ventilator can assist natural breaths or control respirations completely.  For patients with severe lung infections and damage, the vent maintains some residual airway pressure between breaths.    These machines cost as much as $50, 000 each.  A clever Canadian anesthetist has created plumbing so that up to 9 patients with similar respiratory requirements may be serviced by one vent.     https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8136299/Doctors-turns-one-ventilator-nine-genius-DIY-mechanics.html   #covid19 #coronavirus #ventilator  ]]>058789e6-5058-4e59-8261-5c0fe1bc9854Tue, 24 Mar 2020 17:33:08 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/eL_nvp4v6IY   Why is a ventilator, or a vent as we docs call it, so complicated and expensive.  Isn’t just a pump to drive oxygenated air into a patient’s lungs?   Its pump is electronically controlled to control the...https://youtu.be/eL_nvp4v6IY   Why is a ventilator, or a vent as we docs call it, so complicated and expensive.  Isn’t just a pump to drive oxygenated air into a patient’s lungs?   Its pump is electronically controlled to control the numbers of respirations per minute, the volume of air in each respiration, and the percentage of added oxygen.  The ventilator can assist natural breaths or control respirations completely.  For patients with severe lung infections and damage, the vent maintains some residual airway pressure between breaths.    These machines cost as much as $50, 000 each.  A clever Canadian anesthetist has created plumbing so that up to 9 patients with similar respiratory requirements may be serviced by one vent.     https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8136299/Doctors-turns-one-ventilator-nine-genius-DIY-mechanics.html   #covid19 #coronavirus #ventilator  ]]>58coronavirus,covid19,ventilatorcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/more-ventilators-on-the-way--24368970https://youtu.be/0WNk_nLAHOA   London’s Smiths Group, a major ventilator manufacturer, is ramping up its own production to make an additional 30,000 over the coming months.  The company is helping other companies across the globe so that other nations may ramp up ventilator manufacturing.     How about in the US?  A Washington state ventilator manufacturer VENTEC will partner with GM to streamline its supply chain and multiply its manufacturing capabilities from 150/month to 10s of thousands/month..   Ford has also indicated a willingness to help.  They will make not only ventilators but face masks with tiny fans to generate positive pressures within the mask to keep the virus out of the respiratory tract and eyes.   #covid19 #coronavirus #ventilator  ]]>79f41f32-af18-46d9-8029-4863a9342767Tue, 24 Mar 2020 17:26:41 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/0WNk_nLAHOA   London’s Smiths Group, a major ventilator manufacturer, is ramping up its own production to make an additional 30,000 over the coming months.  The company is helping other companies across the globe so that...https://youtu.be/0WNk_nLAHOA   London’s Smiths Group, a major ventilator manufacturer, is ramping up its own production to make an additional 30,000 over the coming months.  The company is helping other companies across the globe so that other nations may ramp up ventilator manufacturing.     How about in the US?  A Washington state ventilator manufacturer VENTEC will partner with GM to streamline its supply chain and multiply its manufacturing capabilities from 150/month to 10s of thousands/month..   Ford has also indicated a willingness to help.  They will make not only ventilators but face masks with tiny fans to generate positive pressures within the mask to keep the virus out of the respiratory tract and eyes.   #covid19 #coronavirus #ventilator  ]]>60coronavirus,covid19,ventilatorcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/angiotensin-receptor-blocking-blood-pressure-may-fight-covid19--24368963https://youtu.be/AMGmbjdWo-o   The CoVid19 virus uses the angiotensin converting enzyme 2 or ACE2 as a binding site to human cells in the lungs, heart, and kidneys.  The angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) used to lower blood pressure increase ACE2 levels and may be able to diminish the damage the virus creates in vital organs.   Clinicians from China and India observe that the ARB drugs losartan and telmisartan bind strongest to the angiotensin receptors and would be most effective against CoVid19.  Since these drugs are already FDA-approved, drug trials using them for treating CoVid19 may be launched.   If you are on an ARB, stay on it as such studies unfold but don’t switch to it yet!   https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1002/ddr.21656   https://www.bmj.com/content/368/bmj.m406/rr-2   #covid19 #coronavirus #angiotensin #arb]]>d18c4304-7f89-46ea-83b5-e7fb401698caTue, 24 Mar 2020 17:18:45 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/AMGmbjdWo-o   The CoVid19 virus uses the angiotensin converting enzyme 2 or ACE2 as a binding site to human cells in the lungs, heart, and kidneys.  The angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) used to lower blood pressure...https://youtu.be/AMGmbjdWo-o   The CoVid19 virus uses the angiotensin converting enzyme 2 or ACE2 as a binding site to human cells in the lungs, heart, and kidneys.  The angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) used to lower blood pressure increase ACE2 levels and may be able to diminish the damage the virus creates in vital organs.   Clinicians from China and India observe that the ARB drugs losartan and telmisartan bind strongest to the angiotensin receptors and would be most effective against CoVid19.  Since these drugs are already FDA-approved, drug trials using them for treating CoVid19 may be launched.   If you are on an ARB, stay on it as such studies unfold but don’t switch to it yet!   https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1002/ddr.21656   https://www.bmj.com/content/368/bmj.m406/rr-2   #covid19 #coronavirus #angiotensin #arb]]>59angiotensin,arb,coronavirus,covid19cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/popular-medications-reduce-your-covid19-defenses--24368967https://youtu.be/5E2waVcfjJg   The pain killer Ibuprofen, Advil and Motrin, along with angiotensin blood pressure lowering drugs may allow CoVid19 to more easily infect and possibly kill you.    Ibuprofen and other NSAIDS are anti-inflammatory drugs that increase the angiotensin enzyme that facilitates virus binding to human respiratory lining cells.  Patients with severe CoVid infections frequently have high blood pressure and diabetes.  Diabetes itself and the blood pressure drugs ACE inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers also increase this same angiotensin viral latching enzyme.   Researchers recommend using acetaminophen and not ibuprofen or NSAIDS for pain and fever.  They suggest switching blood pressure medications to the calcium channel blockers than don’t aid viral invasion.   https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanres/article/PIIS2213-2600(20)30116-8/fulltext   https://www.sciencealert.com/who-recommends-to-avoid-taking-ibuprofen-for-covid-19-symptoms   #covid19 #coronavirus #angiotensin #aceinhibitors #angiotensinreceptorblockers    ]]>4a3632bb-52d0-4538-9d52-bd94dc714a05Thu, 19 Mar 2020 17:49:44 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/5E2waVcfjJg   The pain killer Ibuprofen, Advil and Motrin, along with angiotensin blood pressure lowering drugs may allow CoVid19 to more easily infect and possibly kill you.    Ibuprofen and other NSAIDS are...https://youtu.be/5E2waVcfjJg   The pain killer Ibuprofen, Advil and Motrin, along with angiotensin blood pressure lowering drugs may allow CoVid19 to more easily infect and possibly kill you.    Ibuprofen and other NSAIDS are anti-inflammatory drugs that increase the angiotensin enzyme that facilitates virus binding to human respiratory lining cells.  Patients with severe CoVid infections frequently have high blood pressure and diabetes.  Diabetes itself and the blood pressure drugs ACE inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers also increase this same angiotensin viral latching enzyme.   Researchers recommend using acetaminophen and not ibuprofen or NSAIDS for pain and fever.  They suggest switching blood pressure medications to the calcium channel blockers than don’t aid viral invasion.   https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanres/article/PIIS2213-2600(20)30116-8/fulltext   https://www.sciencealert.com/who-recommends-to-avoid-taking-ibuprofen-for-covid-19-symptoms   #covid19 #coronavirus #angiotensin #aceinhibitors #angiotensinreceptorblockers    ]]>76aceinhibitors,angiotensin,angiotensinreceptorblockers,calciumchannelblockers,coronavirus,covid19cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/covid19-is-not-germ-warfare--24368955https://youtu.be/IHwvx_cgwDQ   Genetic analysis of the novel coronavirus CoVid19 conclusively shows it was not genetically engineered to become a biological agent in a political or economic war.  The evidence just published in the journal Nature is compelling enough to convince all but the most stubborn science deniers.   Studying longitudinal samples of the virus, the virus’ overall structure and outer coat spike protein are not compatible with genetic manipulation of a known dangerous coronavirus such as those that caused the previous SARS and MERS epidemics.  CoVid19 evolved from a bat virus, and the previous coronaviruses originated in civets and camels.     Unwarranted conspiracy theories are divisive and block our efforts to live through  CoVid19.   Kristian G. Andersen, Andrew Rambaut, W. Ian Lipkin, Edward C. Holmes, Robert F. Garry. The proximal origin of SARS-CoV-2. Nature Medicine, 2020; DOI: 10.1038/s41591-020-0820-9   #covid19 #coronavirus #sars #mers #geneticengineering #biowarfare  ]]>1c7ec929-2f2f-4890-a35a-3ac23298af54Thu, 19 Mar 2020 17:37:50 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/IHwvx_cgwDQ   Genetic analysis of the novel coronavirus CoVid19 conclusively shows it was not genetically engineered to become a biological agent in a political or economic war.  The evidence just published in the journal...https://youtu.be/IHwvx_cgwDQ   Genetic analysis of the novel coronavirus CoVid19 conclusively shows it was not genetically engineered to become a biological agent in a political or economic war.  The evidence just published in the journal Nature is compelling enough to convince all but the most stubborn science deniers.   Studying longitudinal samples of the virus, the virus’ overall structure and outer coat spike protein are not compatible with genetic manipulation of a known dangerous coronavirus such as those that caused the previous SARS and MERS epidemics.  CoVid19 evolved from a bat virus, and the previous coronaviruses originated in civets and camels.     Unwarranted conspiracy theories are divisive and block our efforts to live through  CoVid19.   Kristian G. Andersen, Andrew Rambaut, W. Ian Lipkin, Edward C. Holmes, Robert F. Garry. The proximal origin of SARS-CoV-2. Nature Medicine, 2020; DOI: 10.1038/s41591-020-0820-9   #covid19 #coronavirus #sars #mers #geneticengineering #biowarfare  ]]>72biowarfare,coronavirus,covid19,geneticengineering,mers,sarscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/working-healthy-from-home--24368965https://youtu.be/3Gtw86u2CcY   We must band together to flatten the CoVid19 curve, and most of us will be working from home if work is possible.  My son Dave, Business Insider’s Front Page Editor, offers these 5 tips to his BI colleagues and through me to you.  His credentials: he has been working remotely and successfully for 3 years.   Don’t forget to eat.  At the office, you have a set lunchtime.  At home, you can eat whenever, but you won’t.  Carve out a fixed lunch time.  Better yet, also plan morning and afternoon snack breaks. Over-communicate.  Let your managers and colleagues know that you are working and turning out product.  These connections will make you and others happier.  Your ‘over-communicating” is still likely less than what you’d do at the office. Move your body.  Stand, stretch, and walk periodically.  Listen to your smart wearable’s  nagging.  Ask Alexa to play dance music and embarrass yourself. Use distractions strategically.  When you’re on deadline, avoid them by turning off music and the tube.  When your pace is relaxed, music eases tension and a talky program keeps you company. Pamper yourself.  Fuzzy slippers, coffee or hot chocolate (don’t forget the marshmallows), and definite am and pm breaks,   Remote work is a marathon, not a sprint.  Keep calm, focused, and happy and you’ll maintain a strong immune system.  When the closing bell rings, stop work and enjoy your family and friends to the fullest, even if only on video-chat.   #work #remotework #immunity #communication]]>dbd87243-0d0b-4521-9555-d813406f8bd0Thu, 19 Mar 2020 17:16:01 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/3Gtw86u2CcY   We must band together to flatten the CoVid19 curve, and most of us will be working from home if work is possible.  My son Dave, Business Insider’s Front Page Editor, offers these 5 tips to his BI colleagues...https://youtu.be/3Gtw86u2CcY   We must band together to flatten the CoVid19 curve, and most of us will be working from home if work is possible.  My son Dave, Business Insider’s Front Page Editor, offers these 5 tips to his BI colleagues and through me to you.  His credentials: he has been working remotely and successfully for 3 years.   Don’t forget to eat.  At the office, you have a set lunchtime.  At home, you can eat whenever, but you won’t.  Carve out a fixed lunch time.  Better yet, also plan morning and afternoon snack breaks. Over-communicate.  Let your managers and colleagues know that you are working and turning out product.  These connections will make you and others happier.  Your ‘over-communicating” is still likely less than what you’d do at the office. Move your body.  Stand, stretch, and walk periodically.  Listen to your smart wearable’s  nagging.  Ask Alexa to play dance music and embarrass yourself. Use distractions strategically.  When you’re on deadline, avoid them by turning off music and the tube.  When your pace is relaxed, music eases tension and a talky program keeps you company. Pamper yourself.  Fuzzy slippers, coffee or hot chocolate (don’t forget the marshmallows), and definite am and pm breaks,   Remote work is a marathon, not a sprint.  Keep calm, focused, and happy and you’ll maintain a strong immune system.  When the closing bell rings, stop work and enjoy your family and friends to the fullest, even if only on video-chat.   #work #remotework #immunity #communication]]>114communication,immunity,remotework,workcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recall-of-honda-portable-generators--24368971https://youtu.be/WtD2ata8B7k   American Honda is recalling its Portable Generators.  The inverter assembly may short circuit if salt water leaks in.  Should that happen, the unit will smoke and may catch fire.   About 340,000 units were sold in the US.   Immediately stop using those generator.  Contact a local authorized Honda Power Equipment service center to schedule a free repair.  For more information, call 1-888-888-3139.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/American-Honda-Recall-of-Portable-Generators-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards   #honda #generator #firehazard  ]]>0001c09d-0ef7-4f82-929b-cc4dfe2f4700Wed, 18 Mar 2020 18:00:12 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/WtD2ata8B7k   American Honda is recalling its Portable Generators.  The inverter assembly may short circuit if salt water leaks in.  Should that happen, the unit will smoke and may catch fire.   About 340,000 units were...https://youtu.be/WtD2ata8B7k   American Honda is recalling its Portable Generators.  The inverter assembly may short circuit if salt water leaks in.  Should that happen, the unit will smoke and may catch fire.   About 340,000 units were sold in the US.   Immediately stop using those generator.  Contact a local authorized Honda Power Equipment service center to schedule a free repair.  For more information, call 1-888-888-3139.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/American-Honda-Recall-of-Portable-Generators-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards   #honda #generator #firehazard  ]]>40firehazard,generator,hondacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-long-can-a-covid19-patient-remain-infectious--24368966https://youtu.be/Pe8zlg-Y_sc   Once infected with the coronavirus, a patient could shed live and infectious virus for nearly 3 weeks.  Vietnamese researchers studied a 73 year old man admitted with a dry cough and difficulty breathing and diagnosed with a CoVid19 pneumonia.   Over an 8 day period, he improved clinically with what turned out to be a mild case.  Even so, longitudinal testing of his throat and gastrointestinal tract revealed persistently positive CoVid19 RT-PCR tests.  His throat tests finally turned negative by hospital day 11- illness day 16.  His rectal swabs remained positive until hospital day 18 - illness day 23.   Many of us will become infected.  Be prepared for a long quarantine.    https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.03.07.20032052v1.full.pdf   #covid19 #coronavirus #shedding #quarantine]]>ce57d446-12f6-4893-b96d-850b9e7b95a2Wed, 18 Mar 2020 17:53:13 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/Pe8zlg-Y_sc   Once infected with the coronavirus, a patient could shed live and infectious virus for nearly 3 weeks.  Vietnamese researchers studied a 73 year old man admitted with a dry cough and difficulty breathing and...https://youtu.be/Pe8zlg-Y_sc   Once infected with the coronavirus, a patient could shed live and infectious virus for nearly 3 weeks.  Vietnamese researchers studied a 73 year old man admitted with a dry cough and difficulty breathing and diagnosed with a CoVid19 pneumonia.   Over an 8 day period, he improved clinically with what turned out to be a mild case.  Even so, longitudinal testing of his throat and gastrointestinal tract revealed persistently positive CoVid19 RT-PCR tests.  His throat tests finally turned negative by hospital day 11- illness day 16.  His rectal swabs remained positive until hospital day 18 - illness day 23.   Many of us will become infected.  Be prepared for a long quarantine.    https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.03.07.20032052v1.full.pdf   #covid19 #coronavirus #shedding #quarantine]]>61coronavirus,covid19,quarantine,sheddingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/could-your-abo-blood-group-save-you-from-covid19--24368959https://youtu.be/qocFgfKcPIc   If you’re one of the 44% with type O blood, you are significantly less likely to become seriously infected with coronavirus.  If you have type A blood, you are much more likely to contract it.   Chinese investigators studied infected persons in Wuhan and in Shenzhen.  Type O persons had a 33% lower infection risk.   Type A persons had a 21% higher infection risk. The AB group fared a bit worse than the A group, but the B group had no greater risk or benefit.   You can’t change your blood group, but you can avoid infection.  Those with A or AB groups should be even more obsessive about avoiding exposures.   https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.03.11.20031096v1.full.pdf   #covid19 #coronavirus #abogroups #bloodgroups]]>094b5b64-64ac-4973-8c3c-f9e2589404bdWed, 18 Mar 2020 17:46:44 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/qocFgfKcPIc   If you’re one of the 44% with type O blood, you are significantly less likely to become seriously infected with coronavirus.  If you have type A blood, you are much more likely to contract it.   Chinese...https://youtu.be/qocFgfKcPIc   If you’re one of the 44% with type O blood, you are significantly less likely to become seriously infected with coronavirus.  If you have type A blood, you are much more likely to contract it.   Chinese investigators studied infected persons in Wuhan and in Shenzhen.  Type O persons had a 33% lower infection risk.   Type A persons had a 21% higher infection risk. The AB group fared a bit worse than the A group, but the B group had no greater risk or benefit.   You can’t change your blood group, but you can avoid infection.  Those with A or AB groups should be even more obsessive about avoiding exposures.   https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.03.11.20031096v1.full.pdf   #covid19 #coronavirus #abogroups #bloodgroups]]>57bloodgroups,coronavirus,covid19cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-long-will-the-coronavirus-live-on-surfaces--24368957https://youtu.be/-cTZbHQgBfI   CoVid19 remains viable in contaminated spray for up to 3 hours.  It can live on surfaces for up to 3 days.  This data, just reported in the New England Journal, comes from the NIH infectious disease unit in Montana.   The researchers tested the virus in 10 experimental scenarios.  The virus lived longest on plastics, 72 hours, and stainless steel, 48 hours.  No significant virus lived on cardboard after 24 hours or on copper after only 4 hours.   Keep this information in mind as you protect yourself from the virus.  Clean all surfaces frequently, including your phone.  Soap is an excellent virus killer  destroying its outer shell protein coat.   https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMc2004973?query=RP   #covid19 #coronavirus #aerosols #plastic #steel #cardboard #copper  ]]>95025907-ecbb-4d3a-8949-db724a4e7532Wed, 18 Mar 2020 17:40:48 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/-cTZbHQgBfI   CoVid19 remains viable in contaminated spray for up to 3 hours.  It can live on surfaces for up to 3 days.  This data, just reported in the New England Journal, comes from the NIH infectious disease unit in...https://youtu.be/-cTZbHQgBfI   CoVid19 remains viable in contaminated spray for up to 3 hours.  It can live on surfaces for up to 3 days.  This data, just reported in the New England Journal, comes from the NIH infectious disease unit in Montana.   The researchers tested the virus in 10 experimental scenarios.  The virus lived longest on plastics, 72 hours, and stainless steel, 48 hours.  No significant virus lived on cardboard after 24 hours or on copper after only 4 hours.   Keep this information in mind as you protect yourself from the virus.  Clean all surfaces frequently, including your phone.  Soap is an excellent virus killer  destroying its outer shell protein coat.   https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMc2004973?query=RP   #covid19 #coronavirus #aerosols #plastic #steel #cardboard #copper  ]]>60aerosols,cardboard,copper,coronavirus,covid19,plastic,steelcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cooked-butterfly-sushi-shrimp-recalled--24368969https://youtu.be/8FGEP8dTIAY   AFC Distribution Corp. of Rancho Dominguez, California is voluntary recalling Cooked Butterfly Tail-On Whiteleg Shrimp, Lot #2019.10.02.  This shrimp may be found in various prepared sushi and other foods with sell-by dates ranging from 02/19/2020 to 03/13/2020.  The shrimp may be contaminated with Vibrio parahaemolyticus. This organism causes a severe gastroenteritis with nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever and chills.   The shrimp have been sold in products prepared at retail AFC sushi counters and distributed in some 40 states.  If you have a product containing these shrimp, discard it or return it to the point of purchase for a refund.  For more information, contact the AFC Recall Team at 1-866-467-8744.    https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/cooked-butterfly-tail-whiteleg-shrimp-sushi-ebi-lot-20191002   #recall #afc #shrimp #sushi #vibrio]]>716d7f53-5db7-4b78-963b-2dae9742ea78Tue, 17 Mar 2020 19:07:52 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/8FGEP8dTIAY   AFC Distribution Corp. of Rancho Dominguez, California is voluntary recalling Cooked Butterfly Tail-On Whiteleg Shrimp, Lot #2019.10.02.  This shrimp may be found in various prepared sushi and other foods...https://youtu.be/8FGEP8dTIAY   AFC Distribution Corp. of Rancho Dominguez, California is voluntary recalling Cooked Butterfly Tail-On Whiteleg Shrimp, Lot #2019.10.02.  This shrimp may be found in various prepared sushi and other foods with sell-by dates ranging from 02/19/2020 to 03/13/2020.  The shrimp may be contaminated with Vibrio parahaemolyticus. This organism causes a severe gastroenteritis with nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever and chills.   The shrimp have been sold in products prepared at retail AFC sushi counters and distributed in some 40 states.  If you have a product containing these shrimp, discard it or return it to the point of purchase for a refund.  For more information, contact the AFC Recall Team at 1-866-467-8744.    https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/cooked-butterfly-tail-whiteleg-shrimp-sushi-ebi-lot-20191002   #recall #afc #shrimp #sushi #vibrio]]>44afc,recall,shrimp,sushi,vibriocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/compazine-stops-tumor-cells-from-hiding--24368964https://youtu.be/y45ok4Y3Lig   The good ole nausea drug, Compazine or prochlorperazine, prevents tumor cells from hiding surface receptors that immunotherapy drugs require for the kill.  Oncologists at Australia’s University of Queenland studied this receptor hiding process called endocytosis in both human cells and a mouse model.   Studying human squamous cell carcinoma cells, they observed less endocytosis and more antibody binding sites in cells from patients responding better to cetuximab, an anticancer antibody to skin growth factor.  The endocytosis inhibitor Compazine demonstrably helped cancer immunotherapy in mice.  The drug turbocharged tumor cell killing by both the anti-tumor antibody cetuximab and the check point inhibitor avelumab.   Compazine may well be an effective antidote to immunotherapy failures.    Hui Yi Chew, Priscila O. De Lima, Jazmina L. Gonzalez Cruz, etal. Endocytosis Inhibition in Humans to Improve Responses to ADCC-Mediating Antibodies. Cell, 2020; 180 (5): 895 DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2020.02.019   #endocytosis #immunotherapy #compazine #prochlorperazine]]>bd1c60e4-cd65-4bbf-9107-36ae07866dceTue, 17 Mar 2020 19:00:34 +0000Howard G. Smith MDVidcast:  https://youtu.be/y45ok4Y3Lig   The good ole nausea drug, Compazine or prochlorperazine, prevents tumor cells from hiding surface receptors that immunotherapy drugs require for the kill.  Oncologists at Australia’s University of Queenland...https://youtu.be/y45ok4Y3Lig   The good ole nausea drug, Compazine or prochlorperazine, prevents tumor cells from hiding surface receptors that immunotherapy drugs require for the kill.  Oncologists at Australia’s University of Queenland studied this receptor hiding process called endocytosis in both human cells and a mouse model.   Studying human squamous cell carcinoma cells, they observed less endocytosis and more antibody binding sites in cells from patients responding better to cetuximab, an anticancer antibody to skin growth factor.  The endocytosis inhibitor Compazine demonstrably helped cancer immunotherapy in mice.  The drug turbocharged tumor cell killing by both the anti-tumor antibody cetuximab and the check point inhibitor avelumab.   Compazine may well be an effective antidote to immunotherapy failures.    Hui Yi Chew, Priscila O. De Lima, Jazmina L. Gonzalez Cruz, etal. Endocytosis Inhibition in Humans to Improve Responses to ADCC-Mediating Antibodies. Cell, 2020; 180 (5): 895 DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2020.02.019   #endocytosis #immunotherapy #compazine #prochlorperazine]]>68compazine,endocytosis,immunotherapy,prochlorperazinecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/diagnosing-a-covid19-cytokine-storm--24368968https://youtu.be/O3ptZogfbiU   A simple lab test, the serum ferritin level, can help diagnose a deadly hyper-stimulation of the immune system triggered by coronavirus.  Each hospitalized CoVid19 patient should have the test, but some docs aren’t aware of it.   Chinese investigators, treating CoVid19 patients in Wuhan, found that the 13 most severely affected compared with 27 having milder disease had an overpowering  burst of immune system mediators associated with elevated ferritin levels.   Immunologists report that ferritin is elevated in auto-immune disease. A cytokine storm is the most extreme form of it.  Since a coronavirus-corrupted, raging immune system attacks all vital organs, recognizing and treating a cytokine storm is vital and lifesaving.   https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.02.16.20023671v2   #ferritin #cytokinestorm #coronavirus  ]]>36ce90e1-9ce2-45f9-b479-71cf2f00c4a5Tue, 17 Mar 2020 18:50:00 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/O3ptZogfbiU   A simple lab test, the serum ferritin level, can help diagnose a deadly hyper-stimulation of the immune system triggered by coronavirus.  Each hospitalized CoVid19 patient should have the test, but some docs...https://youtu.be/O3ptZogfbiU   A simple lab test, the serum ferritin level, can help diagnose a deadly hyper-stimulation of the immune system triggered by coronavirus.  Each hospitalized CoVid19 patient should have the test, but some docs aren’t aware of it.   Chinese investigators, treating CoVid19 patients in Wuhan, found that the 13 most severely affected compared with 27 having milder disease had an overpowering  burst of immune system mediators associated with elevated ferritin levels.   Immunologists report that ferritin is elevated in auto-immune disease. A cytokine storm is the most extreme form of it.  Since a coronavirus-corrupted, raging immune system attacks all vital organs, recognizing and treating a cytokine storm is vital and lifesaving.   https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.02.16.20023671v2   #ferritin #cytokinestorm #coronavirus  ]]>65coronavirus,cytokinestorm,ferritincleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/your-facebook-posts-reveal-your-health--24368972https://youtu.be/aONWORsgY5Y     When the language your employ in your social posts becomes more formal and, well irritated,  you likely have medical treatment or, worse, a hospital visit, just ahead.  This observation comes from a Stony Brook University and University of Pennsylvania study that analyzed, using artificial intelligence techniques, the Facebook posts and medical records of nearly 3,000 patients using an urban hospital.   Beginning 10 weeks before a emergency visit, social posts used less informal and jaunty language including lol and omg.  Instead, the verbiage projected anxiety, worry, and depression.   When you read your family’s and friend’s posts, watch for such changes, When you detect them, do ask and ask repeatedly “are you OK?”     Sharath Chandra Guntuku, H. Andrew Schwartz, Adarsh Kashyap, Jessica S. Gaulton, Daniel C. Stokes, David A. Asch, Lyle H. Ungar, Raina M. Merchant. Variability in Language used on Social Media prior to Hospital Visits. Scientific Reports, 2020; 10 (1) DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-60750-8   #facebook #twitter #health #anxiety #depression   ]]>3823b366-d2ad-4d91-9e74-30471c9baf3bTue, 17 Mar 2020 18:46:34 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/aONWORsgY5Y     When the language your employ in your social posts becomes more formal and, well irritated,  you likely have medical treatment or, worse, a hospital visit, just ahead.  This observation comes from a Stony...https://youtu.be/aONWORsgY5Y     When the language your employ in your social posts becomes more formal and, well irritated,  you likely have medical treatment or, worse, a hospital visit, just ahead.  This observation comes from a Stony Brook University and University of Pennsylvania study that analyzed, using artificial intelligence techniques, the Facebook posts and medical records of nearly 3,000 patients using an urban hospital.   Beginning 10 weeks before a emergency visit, social posts used less informal and jaunty language including lol and omg.  Instead, the verbiage projected anxiety, worry, and depression.   When you read your family’s and friend’s posts, watch for such changes, When you detect them, do ask and ask repeatedly “are you OK?”     Sharath Chandra Guntuku, H. Andrew Schwartz, Adarsh Kashyap, Jessica S. Gaulton, Daniel C. Stokes, David A. Asch, Lyle H. Ungar, Raina M. Merchant. Variability in Language used on Social Media prior to Hospital Visits. Scientific Reports, 2020; 10 (1) DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-60750-8   #facebook #twitter #health #anxiety #depression   ]]>60anxiety,depression,facebook,health,twittercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/step2-children-s-toy-grocery-carts-recalled--23741674https://youtu.be/eQubakkGqM4   The cart basket may break creating sharp ends that can lacerate.  Stop cart use and contact the company at 800-347-8372 for a replacement or refund.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Step2-Recalls-Childrens-Grocery-Shopping-Carts-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard   #recall #step2 #shoppingcart #sharps  ]]>1bffcacd-8929-45b7-81e8-d1c030e2d15dTue, 10 Mar 2020 19:32:04 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/eQubakkGqM4   The cart basket may break creating sharp ends that can lacerate.  Stop cart use and contact the company at 800-347-8372 for a replacement or refund.  ...https://youtu.be/eQubakkGqM4   The cart basket may break creating sharp ends that can lacerate.  Stop cart use and contact the company at 800-347-8372 for a replacement or refund.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Step2-Recalls-Childrens-Grocery-Shopping-Carts-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard   #recall #step2 #shoppingcart #sharps  ]]>25recall,sharps,shoppingcart,step2cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/just-blanks-children-s-nightgowns-recalled--23741672https://youtu.be/CX5D425sVEI   Ishtex Textile Products is recalling these nightgowns.  They fail to meet the federal flammability standard and create a burn risk.  Stop using them and call the company at 800-935-0914 for a refund.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Just-Blanks-Childrens-Nightgowns-Recalled-by-Ishtex-Textile-Products-Due-to-Violation-of-Federal-Flammability-Standard-Burn-Hazard#   #recall #justblanks #nightgown #fire]]>6e46df03-468d-4ca5-a785-afbe6de0f5bdTue, 10 Mar 2020 19:25:20 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/CX5D425sVEI   Ishtex Textile Products is recalling these nightgowns.  They fail to meet the federal flammability standard and create a burn risk.  Stop using them and call the company at 800-935-0914 for a refund.  ...https://youtu.be/CX5D425sVEI   Ishtex Textile Products is recalling these nightgowns.  They fail to meet the federal flammability standard and create a burn risk.  Stop using them and call the company at 800-935-0914 for a refund.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Just-Blanks-Childrens-Nightgowns-Recalled-by-Ishtex-Textile-Products-Due-to-Violation-of-Federal-Flammability-Standard-Burn-Hazard#   #recall #justblanks #nightgown #fire]]>28fire,justblanks,nightgown,recallcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lennox-recalls-its-ductless-heat-pumps--23741670https://youtu.be/X6C6XPGma6M   These units have faulty internal electric components that may fail, produce overheating, and create a fire.  Stop using the unit and contact Lennox at 800-527-3506.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Lennox-Industries-Recalls-Ductless-Heat-Pumps-Due-to-Fire-Hazard   #lennox #heatpump #fire  ]]>03eaaa4f-5ff0-4e54-b2c5-b3b79498bc0fTue, 10 Mar 2020 19:23:17 +0000Howard G. Smith MDVidcast:  https://youtu.be/X6C6XPGma6M   These units have faulty internal electric components that may fail, produce overheating, and create a fire.  Stop using the unit and contact Lennox at 800-527-3506.  ...https://youtu.be/X6C6XPGma6M   These units have faulty internal electric components that may fail, produce overheating, and create a fire.  Stop using the unit and contact Lennox at 800-527-3506.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Lennox-Industries-Recalls-Ductless-Heat-Pumps-Due-to-Fire-Hazard   #lennox #heatpump #fire  ]]>28fire,heatpump,lennoxcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/chest-of-drawers-by-ikea-safavieh-and-home-depot-recalled--23741671https://youtu.be/G072TYNDQ88   The Ikea Kullen 3 drawer chest, the Safavieh 3 drawer chest, and the Home Depot 4 Drawer Whitewash chest are all unstable unless anchored to the wall.  They could fall over an injure or kill at child.  Stop using them and contact IKEA at 888-966-4532, Safavieh at 866-422-9070,  or Home Depot at 800-466-3337 to arrange for a pickup and a full refund.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/IKEA-Recalls-KULLEN-3-Drawer-Chests-Due-to-Tip-Over-and-Entrapment-Hazards-Consumers-Urged-to-Anchor-Chests-or-Return-for-Refund https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Safavieh-Recalls-Chests-of-Drawers-Due-to-Tip-Over-and-Entrapment-Hazards https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Home-Depot-Recalls-4-Drawer-Whitewash-Chests-Due-to-Tip-Over-and-Entrapment-Hazards   #recall #chest #tipping #ikea #kullen #safavieh #homedepot]]>055afa55-70da-4c5a-8b27-54529b07ede7Tue, 10 Mar 2020 19:14:51 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/G072TYNDQ88   The Ikea Kullen 3 drawer chest, the Safavieh 3 drawer chest, and the Home Depot 4 Drawer Whitewash chest are all unstable unless anchored to the wall.  They could fall over an injure or kill at child.  Stop...https://youtu.be/G072TYNDQ88   The Ikea Kullen 3 drawer chest, the Safavieh 3 drawer chest, and the Home Depot 4 Drawer Whitewash chest are all unstable unless anchored to the wall.  They could fall over an injure or kill at child.  Stop using them and contact IKEA at 888-966-4532, Safavieh at 866-422-9070,  or Home Depot at 800-466-3337 to arrange for a pickup and a full refund.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/IKEA-Recalls-KULLEN-3-Drawer-Chests-Due-to-Tip-Over-and-Entrapment-Hazards-Consumers-Urged-to-Anchor-Chests-or-Return-for-Refund https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Safavieh-Recalls-Chests-of-Drawers-Due-to-Tip-Over-and-Entrapment-Hazards https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Home-Depot-Recalls-4-Drawer-Whitewash-Chests-Due-to-Tip-Over-and-Entrapment-Hazards   #recall #chest #tipping #ikea #kullen #safavieh #homedepot]]>49chest,homedepot,ikea,kullen,recall,safavieh,tippingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/restoration-hardware-recalling-its-floor-lamps--23741675https://youtu.be/-ywvOcjJ7Es   A floor lamp sold by this national chain is a fire hazard.  The lamp’s foot switch can overheat and pose a fire hazard.  Owner should immediately stop using the lamp and contact the company for a full refund by calling 844-623-7500.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/RH-Recalls-Floor-Lamps-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Recall-Alert   #restorationhardware #floorlamp #fire  ]]>430600f6-a7fe-4299-9188-a233f24c60bbTue, 10 Mar 2020 19:08:49 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/-ywvOcjJ7Es   A floor lamp sold by this national chain is a fire hazard.  The lamp’s foot switch can overheat and pose a fire hazard.  Owner should immediately stop using the lamp and contact the company for a full refund...https://youtu.be/-ywvOcjJ7Es   A floor lamp sold by this national chain is a fire hazard.  The lamp’s foot switch can overheat and pose a fire hazard.  Owner should immediately stop using the lamp and contact the company for a full refund by calling 844-623-7500.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/RH-Recalls-Floor-Lamps-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Recall-Alert   #restorationhardware #floorlamp #fire  ]]>29fire,floorlamp,restorationhardwarecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/joules-usa-children-s-pajamas-and-robes-recalled--23741678https://youtu.be/QtsSGfjFjpk   These pjs and robes have been recalled since they fail to meet the flammability standards for children’s nightwear.  Parents should immediately stop using these garments and contact the company at 800-583-9559 for a refund.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Joules-USA-Recalls-Childrens-Pajamas-and-Robes-Due-to-Violation-of-Federal-Flammability-Standard-Burn-Hazard   #joules #pajamas #robes #children]]>4adfa566-6661-462d-96f1-b447404add09Tue, 10 Mar 2020 19:03:32 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/QtsSGfjFjpk   These pjs and robes have been recalled since they fail to meet the flammability standards for children’s nightwear.  Parents should immediately stop using these garments and contact the company at...https://youtu.be/QtsSGfjFjpk   These pjs and robes have been recalled since they fail to meet the flammability standards for children’s nightwear.  Parents should immediately stop using these garments and contact the company at 800-583-9559 for a refund.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Joules-USA-Recalls-Childrens-Pajamas-and-Robes-Due-to-Violation-of-Federal-Flammability-Standard-Burn-Hazard   #joules #pajamas #robes #children]]>28children,joules,pajamas,robescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/echo-backpack-blowers-recalled--23741673https://youtu.be/7UoQv20mlu0   ECHO is recalling its PB-8010 Backpack Blower and shoulder straps due to projectile risks.  The shoulder straps, plastic buckles, and the anti-static ground wire may be sucked into the blower fan and pieces expelled at high velocity with resulting lacerations and penetrating injuries.  Contact the company at 800-432-3246 for next steps and to arrange a repair.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/ECHO-Recalls-Backpack-Blowers-and-Replacement-Shoulder-Straps-Due-to-Laceration-and-Impact-Hazards#   #echo #blower #backpackblower  ]]>de3436c0-e8d4-4808-afd4-eeff16b4b32dTue, 10 Mar 2020 18:57:55 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/7UoQv20mlu0   ECHO is recalling its PB-8010 Backpack Blower and shoulder straps due to projectile risks.  The shoulder straps, plastic buckles, and the anti-static ground wire may be sucked into the blower fan and pieces...https://youtu.be/7UoQv20mlu0   ECHO is recalling its PB-8010 Backpack Blower and shoulder straps due to projectile risks.  The shoulder straps, plastic buckles, and the anti-static ground wire may be sucked into the blower fan and pieces expelled at high velocity with resulting lacerations and penetrating injuries.  Contact the company at 800-432-3246 for next steps and to arrange a repair.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/ECHO-Recalls-Backpack-Blowers-and-Replacement-Shoulder-Straps-Due-to-Laceration-and-Impact-Hazards#   #echo #blower #backpackblower  ]]>38backpackblower,blower,echocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/screen-all-teens-and-adults-for-hepatitis-c--23741676https://youtu.be/QJlBNLJgyi0   The US Preventive Services Task Force has updated its 2013 recommendation and now calls for testing of those 18 to 79 years of age for Hepatitis C virus.  This virus is the most common virus circulating in the blood of Americans and is responsible for more deaths than the top 60 other reportable infectious diseases combined.  Cases of HepC had skyrocketed nearly 4 times over the past 10 years.  Ask your doctor about arranging the test.   https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2762186   #hepatitisc #screening  ]]>362c9f43-c103-44a9-a051-3f06b86c4645Tue, 10 Mar 2020 18:51:38 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/QJlBNLJgyi0   The US Preventive Services Task Force has updated its 2013 recommendation and now calls for testing of those 18 to 79 years of age for Hepatitis C virus.  This virus is the most common virus circulating in...https://youtu.be/QJlBNLJgyi0   The US Preventive Services Task Force has updated its 2013 recommendation and now calls for testing of those 18 to 79 years of age for Hepatitis C virus.  This virus is the most common virus circulating in the blood of Americans and is responsible for more deaths than the top 60 other reportable infectious diseases combined.  Cases of HepC had skyrocketed nearly 4 times over the past 10 years.  Ask your doctor about arranging the test.   https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2762186   #hepatitisc #screening  ]]>49hepatitisc,screeningcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/singulair-warning-upgraded--23741677https://youtu.be/P8V4d3XQpQ4   The FDA has ordered an upgrade of the warnings for montelukast, branded as Singulair and sold as a generic product as well.  This drug can trigger dangerous mind-altering side effects including suicidal thoughts and actions.  This drug is used by children and adults for management of allergies and asthma.  It is used for seasonal allergic rhinitis for those 2 years and older and for exercise-induced asthma for those 6 years and older.     The FDA recommends that parents and patients using this drug be aware of the risks and speak with doctors about alternative medications.  Those with pre-existing psychiatric illness should not use the drug.  Please report any and all adverse effects while using montelukast Singuair to the FDA at 1-800-332-1088.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/medical-product-safety-information/singulair-montelukast-and-all-montelukast-generics-strengthened-boxed-warning-due-restricting-use   #warning #suicide #depression #singulair #montelukast #allergy #asthma  ]]>ba1e6992-6327-4b8c-93a1-52948d0c9843Tue, 10 Mar 2020 18:45:15 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/P8V4d3XQpQ4   The FDA has ordered an upgrade of the warnings for montelukast, branded as Singulair and sold as a generic product as well.  This drug can trigger dangerous mind-altering side effects including suicidal...https://youtu.be/P8V4d3XQpQ4   The FDA has ordered an upgrade of the warnings for montelukast, branded as Singulair and sold as a generic product as well.  This drug can trigger dangerous mind-altering side effects including suicidal thoughts and actions.  This drug is used by children and adults for management of allergies and asthma.  It is used for seasonal allergic rhinitis for those 2 years and older and for exercise-induced asthma for those 6 years and older.     The FDA recommends that parents and patients using this drug be aware of the risks and speak with doctors about alternative medications.  Those with pre-existing psychiatric illness should not use the drug.  Please report any and all adverse effects while using montelukast Singuair to the FDA at 1-800-332-1088.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/medical-product-safety-information/singulair-montelukast-and-all-montelukast-generics-strengthened-boxed-warning-due-restricting-use   #warning #suicide #depression #singulair #montelukast #allergy #asthma  ]]>65allergy,asthma,depression,montelukast,singulair,suicide,warningcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/best-of-flow-and-grow-drugs-can-trigger-diabetes--23162623https://youtu.be/GJhARotY-eA   The drugs in question are those that make men’s urine flow and their hair grow.  Many men take finasteride, better known as Proscar and Propecia, to shrink their prostates to improve urine flow and others take the same medicine help hair grow on their scalps.     A new study from Scotland’s University of Edinburgh reveals that this drug and its cousin dutasteride (Avodart), technically known as 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors, can make the body less sensitive to insulin and induce type 2 diabetes.   The investigators reviewed health records from 55,000 men in the UK each of whom been taking these drugs over an 11 year period.  They discovered that this drug increases a man’s chances of developing diabetes by about 33%.   Finasteride and dutasteride are effective and popular.  Experts agree that these medications may be continued, but they add the sound medical advice that dictates close followup and surveillance of the users carbohydrate handling capabilities.  In simple terms, long term user’s docs should check them for diabetes periodically.   Li Wei, Edward Chia-Cheng Lai, Yea-Huei Kao-Yang, Brian R Walker, Thomas M MacDonald, Ruth Andrew. Incidence of type 2 diabetes mellitus in men receiving steroid 5α-reductase inhibitors: population based cohort study. BMJ, 2019; l1204 DOI: 10.1136/bmj.l1204   #finasteride #dutasteride #diabetes  ]]>b4446e08-f2d4-42e3-be95-4072e6cc6befMon, 24 Feb 2020 05:29:17 +0000Howard G. Smith MDVidcast:  https://youtu.be/GJhARotY-eA   The drugs in question are those that make men’s urine flow and their hair grow.  Many men take finasteride, better known as Proscar and Propecia, to shrink their prostates to improve urine flow and others take...https://youtu.be/GJhARotY-eA   The drugs in question are those that make men’s urine flow and their hair grow.  Many men take finasteride, better known as Proscar and Propecia, to shrink their prostates to improve urine flow and others take the same medicine help hair grow on their scalps.     A new study from Scotland’s University of Edinburgh reveals that this drug and its cousin dutasteride (Avodart), technically known as 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors, can make the body less sensitive to insulin and induce type 2 diabetes.   The investigators reviewed health records from 55,000 men in the UK each of whom been taking these drugs over an 11 year period.  They discovered that this drug increases a man’s chances of developing diabetes by about 33%.   Finasteride and dutasteride are effective and popular.  Experts agree that these medications may be continued, but they add the sound medical advice that dictates close followup and surveillance of the users carbohydrate handling capabilities.  In simple terms, long term user’s docs should check them for diabetes periodically.   Li Wei, Edward Chia-Cheng Lai, Yea-Huei Kao-Yang, Brian R Walker, Thomas M MacDonald, Ruth Andrew. Incidence of type 2 diabetes mellitus in men receiving steroid 5α-reductase inhibitors: population based cohort study. BMJ, 2019; l1204 DOI: 10.1136/bmj.l1204   #finasteride #dutasteride #diabetes  ]]>89diabetes,dutasteride,finasteridecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/best-of-walnuts-may-help-fight-breast-cancer--23162618https://youtu.be/NwKq2m-UO5g   Walnuts can suppress the expression of genes in breast cancers.  In so doing, the nuts may be able stop breast cancer from growing locally and and spreading.   Oncologist researchers from Marshall University just published a study in the journal Nutrition Research that conclusively demonstrates in both women with breast cancer and in a mouse model injected with human breast cancer cells that consuming walnuts daily throws a logjam into the tumor cells’ metabolism.  The human subjects ate 2 ounces of walnuts for 2-3 weeks between their diagnostic biopsies and definitive surgery.  The mice consumed an equivalent amount.     The results show that walnuts affect the expression of some 456 breast cancer cell genes that in turn inhibit cell proliferation, reduce cell vitality, and promote cell destruction.  Studies are now underway enrolling larger groups of patients to prove that walnuts and their anti-oxidative prowess can indeed stop breast cancers in their tracks and prevent their life-threatening metastasis to vital organs.   W. Elaine Hardman, Donald A. Primerano, Mary T. Legenza, James Morgan, Jun Fan, James Denvir. Dietary walnut altered gene expressions related to tumor growth, survival, and metastasis in breast Cancer patients: A pilot clinical trial. Nutrition Research, 2019; DOI: 10.1016/j.nutres.2019.03.004   #walnuts #breastcancer #geneexpression  ]]>abf3cbc5-dba7-4462-92d5-479935c86b6fMon, 24 Feb 2020 05:20:04 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/NwKq2m-UO5g   Walnuts can suppress the expression of genes in breast cancers.  In so doing, the nuts may be able stop breast cancer from growing locally and and spreading.   Oncologist researchers from Marshall University...https://youtu.be/NwKq2m-UO5g   Walnuts can suppress the expression of genes in breast cancers.  In so doing, the nuts may be able stop breast cancer from growing locally and and spreading.   Oncologist researchers from Marshall University just published a study in the journal Nutrition Research that conclusively demonstrates in both women with breast cancer and in a mouse model injected with human breast cancer cells that consuming walnuts daily throws a logjam into the tumor cells’ metabolism.  The human subjects ate 2 ounces of walnuts for 2-3 weeks between their diagnostic biopsies and definitive surgery.  The mice consumed an equivalent amount.     The results show that walnuts affect the expression of some 456 breast cancer cell genes that in turn inhibit cell proliferation, reduce cell vitality, and promote cell destruction.  Studies are now underway enrolling larger groups of patients to prove that walnuts and their anti-oxidative prowess can indeed stop breast cancers in their tracks and prevent their life-threatening metastasis to vital organs.   W. Elaine Hardman, Donald A. Primerano, Mary T. Legenza, James Morgan, Jun Fan, James Denvir. Dietary walnut altered gene expressions related to tumor growth, survival, and metastasis in breast Cancer patients: A pilot clinical trial. Nutrition Research, 2019; DOI: 10.1016/j.nutres.2019.03.004   #walnuts #breastcancer #geneexpression  ]]>90breastcancer,geneexpression,walnutscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/best-of-pregnant-women-s-commuting-harms-babies--23162620https://youtu.be/NPBkkWqpwwI   Pregnant women with long work commutes may are more likely to experience a slow fetal growth rate and to deliver a low birth weight baby.  Health economists at Lehigh University drew this conclusion from New Jersey birth records and information about the lengths of the  associated maternal commutes.   Each 10 miles of commuting distance over a 50 mile threshold increased the probability of intrauterine growth restriction by 43% and the probability of a low birth weight infant by 14%.  The increased risk was calculated using control mothers with a 10 mile or less commute.   So women commuting 80 miles a day would have a 42% higher risk of giving birth to a low birth weight infant.     The researchers found that the adverse affects on the fetus occur due to commute-induced chronic maternal stress and, of even more importance, less prenatal care due to limited time.   Many of the women with long commutes had delayed prenatal care or none at all.   This information suggests that pregnant women with long commutes should consider telecommuting during their pregnancies and looking for work closer to home.  Once the baby arrives, time with family will become even more precious. If you are in the car on a long commute, you are also paying even more for child care.   Yang Wang, Muzhe Yang. Long Commutes to Work during Pregnancy and Infant Health at Birth. Economics & Human Biology, 2019; DOI: 10.1016/j.ehb.2019.03.006   #commuting #lowbirthweight #intrauterinegrowth #stress #prenatalcare    ]]>21586ad0-0f2c-4925-9760-28251bae0ab1Mon, 24 Feb 2020 05:10:01 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/NPBkkWqpwwI   Pregnant women with long work commutes may are more likely to experience a slow fetal growth rate and to deliver a low birth weight baby.  Health economists at Lehigh University drew this conclusion from New...https://youtu.be/NPBkkWqpwwI   Pregnant women with long work commutes may are more likely to experience a slow fetal growth rate and to deliver a low birth weight baby.  Health economists at Lehigh University drew this conclusion from New Jersey birth records and information about the lengths of the  associated maternal commutes.   Each 10 miles of commuting distance over a 50 mile threshold increased the probability of intrauterine growth restriction by 43% and the probability of a low birth weight infant by 14%.  The increased risk was calculated using control mothers with a 10 mile or less commute.   So women commuting 80 miles a day would have a 42% higher risk of giving birth to a low birth weight infant.     The researchers found that the adverse affects on the fetus occur due to commute-induced chronic maternal stress and, of even more importance, less prenatal care due to limited time.   Many of the women with long commutes had delayed prenatal care or none at all.   This information suggests that pregnant women with long commutes should consider telecommuting during their pregnancies and looking for work closer to home.  Once the baby arrives, time with family will become even more precious. If you are in the car on a long commute, you are also paying even more for child care.   Yang Wang, Muzhe Yang. Long Commutes to Work during Pregnancy and Infant Health at Birth. Economics & Human Biology, 2019; DOI: 10.1016/j.ehb.2019.03.006   #commuting #lowbirthweight #intrauterinegrowth #stress #prenatalcare    ]]>101commuting,intrauterinegrowth,lowbirthweight,prenatalcare,stresscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/contigo-kids-cleanable-water-bottles-recalled--23162614https://youtu.be/zwMQ2lSmOYI   Contigo has voluntarily recalled its kids cleanable water bottle.  The clear silicone spout on the bottle may detach and create a choking hazard.  Stop using this product and call the company at 1-888-262-0622   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/contigo-reannounces-recall-of-5-7-million-kids-water-bottles-due-to-choking-hazard   #recall #contigo #waterbottle #choking  ]]>307baa38-82f5-400b-b7eb-92e52553f5d6Sat, 22 Feb 2020 08:23:10 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/zwMQ2lSmOYI   Contigo has voluntarily recalled its kids cleanable water bottle.  The clear silicone spout on the bottle may detach and create a choking hazard.  Stop using this product and call the company at...https://youtu.be/zwMQ2lSmOYI   Contigo has voluntarily recalled its kids cleanable water bottle.  The clear silicone spout on the bottle may detach and create a choking hazard.  Stop using this product and call the company at 1-888-262-0622   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/contigo-reannounces-recall-of-5-7-million-kids-water-bottles-due-to-choking-hazard   #recall #contigo #waterbottle #choking  ]]>28choking,contigo,recall,waterbottlecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kolcraft-cuddle-n-care-bassinet-and-incline-sleeper-accessory-recalled--23162616https://youtu.be/jpybQ3Mv85A   Fatalities associated with infants sleeping inclined has led to recall of all such devices that facilitate inclined sleeping.  This is one of them.   Parents should stop using the inclined sleeper accessory and contact the company for a refund or gift voucher.  Go on www.kolcraft.com or call 1-800-453-7673.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/kolcraft-recalls-inclined-sleeper-accessory-included-with-cuddle-n-care-and-preferred   #recall #kolcraft #bassinet #inclinesleeper  ]]>30ae5736-2a6c-40c7-bb99-ce960b723388Sat, 22 Feb 2020 08:16:41 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/jpybQ3Mv85A   Fatalities associated with infants sleeping inclined has led to recall of all such devices that facilitate inclined sleeping.  This is one of them.   Parents should stop using the inclined sleeper accessory...https://youtu.be/jpybQ3Mv85A   Fatalities associated with infants sleeping inclined has led to recall of all such devices that facilitate inclined sleeping.  This is one of them.   Parents should stop using the inclined sleeper accessory and contact the company for a refund or gift voucher.  Go on www.kolcraft.com or call 1-800-453-7673.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/kolcraft-recalls-inclined-sleeper-accessory-included-with-cuddle-n-care-and-preferred   #recall #kolcraft #bassinet #inclinesleeper  ]]>38bassinet,inclinesleeper,kolcrafr,recallcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/browning-leather-pistol-holster-recalled--23162630https://youtu.be/m5ov84m4rOw   This holster has a design flaw that allows the safety latch on the weapon to be accidentally disabled.  The weapon can then fire indiscriminately with disaster outs results.     This holster is designed to carry the Browning 1911-380 and 1911-22 pistols.   Stop using this holster and call the company at 1-800-945-5372 to obtain a replacement.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/browning-recalls-pistol-holsters-due-to-injury-hazard   #recall #browning #holster #pistol  ]]>96075d00-3121-43c3-b0a1-4943c8e3b5e5Sat, 22 Feb 2020 08:10:58 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/m5ov84m4rOw   This holster has a design flaw that allows the safety latch on the weapon to be accidentally disabled.  The weapon can then fire indiscriminately with disaster outs results.     This holster is designed to...https://youtu.be/m5ov84m4rOw   This holster has a design flaw that allows the safety latch on the weapon to be accidentally disabled.  The weapon can then fire indiscriminately with disaster outs results.     This holster is designed to carry the Browning 1911-380 and 1911-22 pistols.   Stop using this holster and call the company at 1-800-945-5372 to obtain a replacement.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/browning-recalls-pistol-holsters-due-to-injury-hazard   #recall #browning #holster #pistol  ]]>36browning,holster,pistol,recallcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/erythromycin-type-antibiotics-cause-fetal-malformations--23162615https://youtu.be/WH-Mgs6TIWo Macrolide antibiotics like erythromycin, Zithromax, and clarithromycin, if taken during the first trimester, can trigger major cardiovascular malformations in a baby.  A just published British study reviewed a national database of 100,000 children.   Those women who took one course of macrolide antibiotic during their first 3 months of pregnancy were 1.5 times more likely to have fetal heart malformations and 1.6 times more likely to have genital problems when compared to those prescribed penicillin antibiotics.  Although macrolides produced  no increased risk for heart problems later in pregnancy, risk of genital malformations remained.   If you’re pregnant, avoid all medications during the first trimester but these macrolide antibiotics until after you deliver.    Fan Heng, Gilbert Ruth, O’Callaghan Finbar, Li Leah. Associations between macrolide antibiotics prescribing during pregnancy and adverse child outcomes in the UK: population based cohort study BMJ 2020; 368 :m331. doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.m331   Goldstein LH1, Berlin M, Tsur L, Bortnik O, Binyamini L, Berkovitch M.  The safety of macrolides during lactation.  Breastfeed Med. 2009 Dec;4(4):197-200. doi: 10.1089/bfm.2008.0135.   DOI: 10.1089/bfm.2008.0135   #macrolide #antibiotic #birthdefects #heart #genital  ]]>b3bba148-1491-4540-8f58-4bdad9bc1320Sat, 22 Feb 2020 08:05:52 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/WH-Mgs6TIWo Macrolide antibiotics like erythromycin, Zithromax, and clarithromycin, if taken during the first trimester, can trigger major cardiovascular malformations in a baby.  A just published British study reviewed a...https://youtu.be/WH-Mgs6TIWo Macrolide antibiotics like erythromycin, Zithromax, and clarithromycin, if taken during the first trimester, can trigger major cardiovascular malformations in a baby.  A just published British study reviewed a national database of 100,000 children.   Those women who took one course of macrolide antibiotic during their first 3 months of pregnancy were 1.5 times more likely to have fetal heart malformations and 1.6 times more likely to have genital problems when compared to those prescribed penicillin antibiotics.  Although macrolides produced  no increased risk for heart problems later in pregnancy, risk of genital malformations remained.   If you’re pregnant, avoid all medications during the first trimester but these macrolide antibiotics until after you deliver.    Fan Heng, Gilbert Ruth, O’Callaghan Finbar, Li Leah. Associations between macrolide antibiotics prescribing during pregnancy and adverse child outcomes in the UK: population based cohort study BMJ 2020; 368 :m331. doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.m331   Goldstein LH1, Berlin M, Tsur L, Bortnik O, Binyamini L, Berkovitch M.  The safety of macrolides during lactation.  Breastfeed Med. 2009 Dec;4(4):197-200. doi: 10.1089/bfm.2008.0135.   DOI: 10.1089/bfm.2008.0135   #macrolide #antibiotic #birthdefects #heart #genital  ]]>62antibiotic,birthdefects,genital,heart,macrolidecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/comfort-flo-humidification-systems-nebulizer-kits-are-recalled-by-fda--23162624https://youtu.be/bU_zL3FqcRU Teleflex Medical has been compelled by the FDA to recall four Comfort Flo Humidification System Nebulizer Kits.   The kit for the standard unit, the unit with a remote temperature port, the corrugated humification system, and the corrugated system with the remote temperature port.  This system is used for children and adults to provide heated, humidified air.  These units are dangerous since there is a risk of water entering directly into the nose and lungs of the patient.  There have been 102 complaints and 8 injuries.  Do not use these products. If you as a patient have one of these, you can contact the company at Teleflex Customer Service at 1-866-396-2111. \ https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/teleflex-medical-recalls-comfort-flo-humidification-systems-due-malfunction-may-cause-water-enter   #recall #humidifier  ]]>b0d2017d-6ede-4b90-9f29-c5074e517395Sat, 22 Feb 2020 07:53:55 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/bU_zL3FqcRU Teleflex Medical has been compelled by the FDA to recall four Comfort Flo Humidification System Nebulizer Kits.   The kit for the standard unit, the unit with a remote temperature port, the corrugated...https://youtu.be/bU_zL3FqcRU Teleflex Medical has been compelled by the FDA to recall four Comfort Flo Humidification System Nebulizer Kits.   The kit for the standard unit, the unit with a remote temperature port, the corrugated humification system, and the corrugated system with the remote temperature port.  This system is used for children and adults to provide heated, humidified air.  These units are dangerous since there is a risk of water entering directly into the nose and lungs of the patient.  There have been 102 complaints and 8 injuries.  Do not use these products. If you as a patient have one of these, you can contact the company at Teleflex Customer Service at 1-866-396-2111. \ https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/teleflex-medical-recalls-comfort-flo-humidification-systems-due-malfunction-may-cause-water-enter   #recall #humidifier  ]]>55humidifier,recallcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/flu-vaccine-update--23162619https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/wr/mm6907a1.htm   #influenza #vaccine  ]]>173780ae-2954-49b2-9916-65e891e149b2Sat, 22 Feb 2020 07:46:19 +0000Howard G. Smith MD• Vaccines overall 45% effective overall.  50% effective against influenza B.  55% effective in kids.   https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/wr/mm6907a1.htm   #influenza #vaccine  https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/wr/mm6907a1.htm   #influenza #vaccine  ]]>25influenza,vaccinecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/breast-milk-has-the-secret-sauce-to-make-your-kid-smart--23162629https://youtu.be/ccc7HI9g-gE   One breast milk oligosaccaride, thats a complex sugar named 2FL, appears to be the driver for better brain development in new babies. It works best the earlier it’s ingested.    Pediatricians at UC-San Diego and Children’s Hospital-LA studied 50 mother-baby pairs analyzing breast milk composition, feeding patterns, and cognitive development at 24 months.     Higher levels of the human milk oligosaccaride 2FL in breast milk at one month were associated with enhanced neurodevelopment.   Higher levels of this sugar at 6 months had no such effect.   2FL has been synthesized and is now used to enrich baby formula.  Breast milk is best, but do make sure your child receives it.    Paige K. Berger, Jasmine F. Plows, Roshonda B. Jones, Tanya L. Alderete, Chloe Yonemitsu, Marie Poulsen, Ji Hoon Ryoo, Bradley S. Peterson, Lars Bode, Michael I. Goran. Human milk oligosaccharide 2’-fucosyllactose links feedings at 1 month to cognitive development at 24 months in infants of normal and overweight mothers. PLOS ONE, 2020; 15 (2): e0228323 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0228323   #hmo #2fl #oligosaccharide #neurodevelopment #infancy #breastfeeding  ]]>b393dd90-93cf-40c3-a164-d979be78b7a5Thu, 20 Feb 2020 17:56:33 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/ccc7HI9g-gE   One breast milk oligosaccaride, thats a complex sugar named 2FL, appears to be the driver for better brain development in new babies. It works best the earlier it’s ingested.    Pediatricians at UC-San Diego...https://youtu.be/ccc7HI9g-gE   One breast milk oligosaccaride, thats a complex sugar named 2FL, appears to be the driver for better brain development in new babies. It works best the earlier it’s ingested.    Pediatricians at UC-San Diego and Children’s Hospital-LA studied 50 mother-baby pairs analyzing breast milk composition, feeding patterns, and cognitive development at 24 months.     Higher levels of the human milk oligosaccaride 2FL in breast milk at one month were associated with enhanced neurodevelopment.   Higher levels of this sugar at 6 months had no such effect.   2FL has been synthesized and is now used to enrich baby formula.  Breast milk is best, but do make sure your child receives it.    Paige K. Berger, Jasmine F. Plows, Roshonda B. Jones, Tanya L. Alderete, Chloe Yonemitsu, Marie Poulsen, Ji Hoon Ryoo, Bradley S. Peterson, Lars Bode, Michael I. Goran. Human milk oligosaccharide 2’-fucosyllactose links feedings at 1 month to cognitive development at 24 months in infants of normal and overweight mothers. PLOS ONE, 2020; 15 (2): e0228323 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0228323   #hmo #2fl #oligosaccharide #neurodevelopment #infancy #breastfeeding  ]]>642fl,breastfeeding,hmo,infancy,neurodevelopment,oligosaccharidecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-may-lose-your-nurse-to-suicide--23162617https://youtu.be/5rTC9x7Rics   Female nurses are nearly 40% more likely to die of suicide than women in the general population.  The rate for male nurses is half that but still worrisome.  Several just published studies from UC-San Diego reviewed more than 154,000 records from the CDCs National Violent Death Database.   The overwhelming drivers for nurse suicide are job-related stress, burnout, and depression.  The causes: over-regulation and digital paperwork, overbearing managers, violent patients and their visitors, and inadequate staffing.   We need nurses to effectively and affectionately deliver quality individual health care and community preventive efforts.  Be kind and grateful to your family’s nurses.  Help them demand support from indifferent hospital and healthcare system bosses.    Davidson, J.E., Proudfoot, J., Lee, K., Terterian, G. and Zisook, S. (2020), A Longitudinal Analysis of Nurse Suicide in the United States (2005–2016) With Recommendations for Action. Worldviews on Evidence‐Based Nursing, 17: 6-15. doi:10.1111/wvn.12419   Judy E. Davidson, Rachael Accardi, Courtney Sanchez, Sidney Zisook and Laura A. Hoffman, Sustainability and Outcomes of a Suicide Prevention Program for Nurses, Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing, 17, 1, (24-31), (2020).   #nurses #suicide #overregulation #electronicmedicalrecord  ]]>9891643d-d411-47fe-9456-ac24f9863fedThu, 20 Feb 2020 17:47:05 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/5rTC9x7Rics   Female nurses are nearly 40% more likely to die of suicide than women in the general population.  The rate for male nurses is half that but still worrisome.  Several just published studies from UC-San Diego...https://youtu.be/5rTC9x7Rics   Female nurses are nearly 40% more likely to die of suicide than women in the general population.  The rate for male nurses is half that but still worrisome.  Several just published studies from UC-San Diego reviewed more than 154,000 records from the CDCs National Violent Death Database.   The overwhelming drivers for nurse suicide are job-related stress, burnout, and depression.  The causes: over-regulation and digital paperwork, overbearing managers, violent patients and their visitors, and inadequate staffing.   We need nurses to effectively and affectionately deliver quality individual health care and community preventive efforts.  Be kind and grateful to your family’s nurses.  Help them demand support from indifferent hospital and healthcare system bosses.    Davidson, J.E., Proudfoot, J., Lee, K., Terterian, G. and Zisook, S. (2020), A Longitudinal Analysis of Nurse Suicide in the United States (2005–2016) With Recommendations for Action. Worldviews on Evidence‐Based Nursing, 17: 6-15. doi:10.1111/wvn.12419   Judy E. Davidson, Rachael Accardi, Courtney Sanchez, Sidney Zisook and Laura A. Hoffman, Sustainability and Outcomes of a Suicide Prevention Program for Nurses, Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing, 17, 1, (24-31), (2020).   #nurses #suicide #overregulation #electronicmedicalrecord  ]]>68electronicmedicalrecord,nurses,overregulation,suicidecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/popular-blood-pressure-drug-a-dangerous-choice--23162621https://youtu.be/_BuvLprMqjg   When blood pressures first rise, guidelines tell doctors to prescribe chlorthalidone.  A just published multi-site study from Columbia, Cornell, Yale, and UCLA warns that drug is not the safest choice.   Comparing the outcomes of chlorthalidone with the more traditional anti-hypertensive hydrochlorthiazide in more than 730,000 treated patients, both drugs prevent heart attacks, heart failure, and stroke equally well.   But chlorthalidone has nasty side effects.  It increases the incidence of kidney failure by up to 37%, diabetes by 21%, sodium depletion by 31%, and critical potassium depletion more than 250%.   The investigators warn against routine use of chlorthalidone.  If you are taking it, speak with your doctors about an alternative.    Hripcsak G, Suchard MA, Shea S, et al. Comparison of Cardiovascular and Safety Outcomes of Chlorthalidone vs Hydrochlorothiazide to Treat Hypertension. JAMA Intern Med. Published online February 17, 2020. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2019.7454   #hypertension #chlorthalidone #hydrochlorthiazide #kidneyfailure #electrolytes  ]]>94c25fa3-1c42-4edc-ae03-eb95d37afc18Thu, 20 Feb 2020 17:38:48 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/_BuvLprMqjg   When blood pressures first rise, guidelines tell doctors to prescribe chlorthalidone.  A just published multi-site study from Columbia, Cornell, Yale, and UCLA warns that drug is not the safest choice.  ...https://youtu.be/_BuvLprMqjg   When blood pressures first rise, guidelines tell doctors to prescribe chlorthalidone.  A just published multi-site study from Columbia, Cornell, Yale, and UCLA warns that drug is not the safest choice.   Comparing the outcomes of chlorthalidone with the more traditional anti-hypertensive hydrochlorthiazide in more than 730,000 treated patients, both drugs prevent heart attacks, heart failure, and stroke equally well.   But chlorthalidone has nasty side effects.  It increases the incidence of kidney failure by up to 37%, diabetes by 21%, sodium depletion by 31%, and critical potassium depletion more than 250%.   The investigators warn against routine use of chlorthalidone.  If you are taking it, speak with your doctors about an alternative.    Hripcsak G, Suchard MA, Shea S, et al. Comparison of Cardiovascular and Safety Outcomes of Chlorthalidone vs Hydrochlorothiazide to Treat Hypertension. JAMA Intern Med. Published online February 17, 2020. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2019.7454   #hypertension #chlorthalidone #hydrochlorthiazide #kidneyfailure #electrolytes  ]]>70chlorthalidone,electrolytes,hydrochlorthiazide,hypertension,kidneyfailurecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stellar-100-and-150-ventilators-recalled--23162622https://youtu.be/VXiQqpMRrxc   ResMed company has issued a compulsory recall of its Stellar 100 and 150 Non-invasive and Invasive Ventilators.  The sound alarm on the devices may not operate properly risking patient safety.     The alarm will not work if the ventilator plugged in with the power switch already on.   It should be plugged in with the switch off and then powered up.  The alarm will also not sound if the device has been stored without AC power for more than 1.5 days.   If you are a respiratory-dependent patient, obtain a different respirator from your home health supply.  If not, test the alarm by flipping the power switch.  Contact the company at 1-855-245-4640.   https://bit.ly/38IEwQj   #ventilator #resmed #stellar #alarm  ]]>e90eec6d-8965-458d-9f84-1e992cdcd04fThu, 20 Feb 2020 17:30:16 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/VXiQqpMRrxc   ResMed company has issued a compulsory recall of its Stellar 100 and 150 Non-invasive and Invasive Ventilators.  The sound alarm on the devices may not operate properly risking patient safety.     The alarm...https://youtu.be/VXiQqpMRrxc   ResMed company has issued a compulsory recall of its Stellar 100 and 150 Non-invasive and Invasive Ventilators.  The sound alarm on the devices may not operate properly risking patient safety.     The alarm will not work if the ventilator plugged in with the power switch already on.   It should be plugged in with the switch off and then powered up.  The alarm will also not sound if the device has been stored without AC power for more than 1.5 days.   If you are a respiratory-dependent patient, obtain a different respirator from your home health supply.  If not, test the alarm by flipping the power switch.  Contact the company at 1-855-245-4640.   https://bit.ly/38IEwQj   #ventilator #resmed #stellar #alarm  ]]>55alarm,resmed,stellar,ventilatorcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-second-language-can-suppress-dementia--23162627https://youtu.be/8uSNSFtyP3k   Bilingual individuals appear to possess greater cognitive or thinking reserve and appear more resistant to the scourges of mental decline.  This is the conclusion of Canadian research just published in Alzheimer Disease & Associated Disorders.   The investigators studied 75 bilingual and 83 monolingual individuals.  Those whose brains were stimulated with a second language had fewer symptoms of dementia at a time when their brains were already affected by advancing Alzheimer’s disease.   Memory and problem-solving prove over and over again to be governed by the “use it or lose it” principle.  To keep your thinking sharp throughout life, read, think outside the box, and embrace mental challenges of all types.    Matthias Berkes, Ellen Bialystok, Fergus I.M. Craik, Angela Troyer, Morris Freedman. Conversion of Mild Cognitive Impairment to Alzheimer Disease in Monolingual and Bilingual Patients. Alzheimer Disease & Associated Disorders, 2020; 1 DOI: 10.1097/WAD.0000000000000373   #dementia #bilingual #alzheimers  ]]>d5d3274a-5bfd-438e-bd93-a1a2ffc779b3Wed, 19 Feb 2020 16:53:54 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/8uSNSFtyP3k   Bilingual individuals appear to possess greater cognitive or thinking reserve and appear more resistant to the scourges of mental decline.  This is the conclusion of Canadian research just published in...https://youtu.be/8uSNSFtyP3k   Bilingual individuals appear to possess greater cognitive or thinking reserve and appear more resistant to the scourges of mental decline.  This is the conclusion of Canadian research just published in Alzheimer Disease & Associated Disorders.   The investigators studied 75 bilingual and 83 monolingual individuals.  Those whose brains were stimulated with a second language had fewer symptoms of dementia at a time when their brains were already affected by advancing Alzheimer’s disease.   Memory and problem-solving prove over and over again to be governed by the “use it or lose it” principle.  To keep your thinking sharp throughout life, read, think outside the box, and embrace mental challenges of all types.    Matthias Berkes, Ellen Bialystok, Fergus I.M. Craik, Angela Troyer, Morris Freedman. Conversion of Mild Cognitive Impairment to Alzheimer Disease in Monolingual and Bilingual Patients. Alzheimer Disease & Associated Disorders, 2020; 1 DOI: 10.1097/WAD.0000000000000373   #dementia #bilingual #alzheimers  ]]>61alzheimers,bilingual,dementiacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/preventing-vr-newbie-dizziness--23162626https://youtu.be/5QYhhM7LxNQ   Gamers new to virtual reality will have less dizzying nausea playing games with an immersive storyline.  Researchers at Canada’s University of Waterloo studied 198 VR newbies 8 to 60 years of age.  Half were provided with a rich, emotionally stimulating narrative before gaming, and the controls received only sketchy plot details.   After the experience, those given extensive story info reported less unnerving spacial disorientation and eye strain.  Wrapping the visual experience around a riveting story focuses the brain reducing the impact of unfamiliar sensory input.  Veteran VR gamers, wrapped up in the scoring, don’t develop cybersickness.   When trying VR, select an experience that will draw you in rather than to the toilet.    University of Waterloo. "Storytelling can reduce VR cybersickness." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 13 February 2020. www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/02/200213090724.htm.   #vr #virtualreality #gaming #cybersickness  ]]>8f109846-bac3-44f1-97f8-260d0dd15047Wed, 19 Feb 2020 16:48:22 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/5QYhhM7LxNQ   Gamers new to virtual reality will have less dizzying nausea playing games with an immersive storyline.  Researchers at Canada’s University of Waterloo studied 198 VR newbies 8 to 60 years of age.  Half were...https://youtu.be/5QYhhM7LxNQ   Gamers new to virtual reality will have less dizzying nausea playing games with an immersive storyline.  Researchers at Canada’s University of Waterloo studied 198 VR newbies 8 to 60 years of age.  Half were provided with a rich, emotionally stimulating narrative before gaming, and the controls received only sketchy plot details.   After the experience, those given extensive story info reported less unnerving spacial disorientation and eye strain.  Wrapping the visual experience around a riveting story focuses the brain reducing the impact of unfamiliar sensory input.  Veteran VR gamers, wrapped up in the scoring, don’t develop cybersickness.   When trying VR, select an experience that will draw you in rather than to the toilet.    University of Waterloo. "Storytelling can reduce VR cybersickness." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 13 February 2020. www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/02/200213090724.htm.   #vr #virtualreality #gaming #cybersickness  ]]>64cybersickness,gaming,virtualreality,vrcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-women-sleeping-poorly-get-heart-disease--23162625https://youtu.be/_PKesQW6gcM   A just-published study from Columbia University now connects the dot for us.  Low quality sleep leads to overeating and poor eating, and those unhealthy food choices clog the arteries.   The sleep researchers studied 495 women 20-76 years of age tabulating their sleep quality and food intake.  Those taking longer to fall asleep had higher caloric intake in the form of sugar.  Those with the most severe insomnia consumed more saturated fats.   Lack of good sleep appears to trigger hunger and suppress a woman’s feeling of fullness.  The investigators also implicate a vicious circle with overeating and accompanying gastrointestinal discomfort exacerbating insomnia.    Poor sleep demands a fix. Don’t ignore it!.    Faris M. Zuraikat, Nour Makarem, Ming Liao, Marie‐Pierre St‐Onge, Brooke Aggarwal. Measures of Poor Sleep Quality Are Associated With Higher Energy Intake and Poor Diet Quality in a Diverse Sample of Women From the Go Red for Women Strategically Focused Research Network. Journal of the American Heart Association, 2020; 9 (4) DOI: 10.1161/JAHA.119.014587   #sleep #heartdisease #obesity #women  ]]>c8670106-752b-46b6-84df-ecd803faac60Wed, 19 Feb 2020 16:42:11 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/_PKesQW6gcM   A just-published study from Columbia University now connects the dot for us.  Low quality sleep leads to overeating and poor eating, and those unhealthy food choices clog the arteries.   The sleep researchers...https://youtu.be/_PKesQW6gcM   A just-published study from Columbia University now connects the dot for us.  Low quality sleep leads to overeating and poor eating, and those unhealthy food choices clog the arteries.   The sleep researchers studied 495 women 20-76 years of age tabulating their sleep quality and food intake.  Those taking longer to fall asleep had higher caloric intake in the form of sugar.  Those with the most severe insomnia consumed more saturated fats.   Lack of good sleep appears to trigger hunger and suppress a woman’s feeling of fullness.  The investigators also implicate a vicious circle with overeating and accompanying gastrointestinal discomfort exacerbating insomnia.    Poor sleep demands a fix. Don’t ignore it!.    Faris M. Zuraikat, Nour Makarem, Ming Liao, Marie‐Pierre St‐Onge, Brooke Aggarwal. Measures of Poor Sleep Quality Are Associated With Higher Energy Intake and Poor Diet Quality in a Diverse Sample of Women From the Go Red for Women Strategically Focused Research Network. Journal of the American Heart Association, 2020; 9 (4) DOI: 10.1161/JAHA.119.014587   #sleep #heartdisease #obesity #women  ]]>62heartdisease,obesity,sleep,womencleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/teen-couch-potatoes-more-depressed--23162628https://youtu.be/EHNeRhSTW-c   Adolescent sedentary behavior increases the risk of depression by as much as 28%. Even light activity reduces that risk by 20%.  Psychiatrists from University College London studied 4257 teens looking at the effects of their activity levels at ages 12, 14, and 16 on their incidence of depression at 18.   The study showed a general trend toward more couch time and less physical activity as teens get older.  When adolescents fought that trend with even light activity, depression scores at age 18 were significantly lower than average.   To keep your teens happy as well as physically fit, motivate them to MOVE!  Support their sports participation, and link their allowances to physical activity.    Aaron Kandola, MSc , Gemma Lewis, PhD , David P J Osborn, PhD, Brendon Stubbs, PhD, Joseph F Hayes, PhD.  Depressive symptoms and objectively measured physical activity and sedentary behaviour throughout adolescence: a prospective cohort study.  The Lancet.  DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/S2215-0366(20)30034-1   #teens #depression #exercise  ]]>5195bc56-a6db-4fe0-ba8e-c4e7e1150b76Tue, 18 Feb 2020 17:40:17 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/EHNeRhSTW-c   Adolescent sedentary behavior increases the risk of depression by as much as 28%. Even light activity reduces that risk by 20%.  Psychiatrists from University College London studied 4257 teens looking at the...https://youtu.be/EHNeRhSTW-c   Adolescent sedentary behavior increases the risk of depression by as much as 28%. Even light activity reduces that risk by 20%.  Psychiatrists from University College London studied 4257 teens looking at the effects of their activity levels at ages 12, 14, and 16 on their incidence of depression at 18.   The study showed a general trend toward more couch time and less physical activity as teens get older.  When adolescents fought that trend with even light activity, depression scores at age 18 were significantly lower than average.   To keep your teens happy as well as physically fit, motivate them to MOVE!  Support their sports participation, and link their allowances to physical activity.    Aaron Kandola, MSc , Gemma Lewis, PhD , David P J Osborn, PhD, Brendon Stubbs, PhD, Joseph F Hayes, PhD.  Depressive symptoms and objectively measured physical activity and sedentary behaviour throughout adolescence: a prospective cohort study.  The Lancet.  DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/S2215-0366(20)30034-1   #teens #depression #exercise  ]]>61depression,exercise,teenscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/skin-oil-recall--22607975https://youtu.be/phgFpIJvc7k   #skinoil #recall #poisoning  ]]>d61d339f-c41e-43ba-b8d3-6f86bc6deedcFri, 07 Feb 2020 23:23:11 +0000Howard G. Smith MDSun Organic Wintergreen Essential Oils recalled due to inadequate child-resistant packaging and risk of poisoning due to the methyl salicylate component.  Secure the product out of reach of children and contact company at 800-216-7295 for a...https://youtu.be/phgFpIJvc7k   #skinoil #recall #poisoning  ]]>61poisoning,recall,skinoilcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sump-pump-recall--22607979https://youtu.be/Uuvyfhb13Jg   #sumppump #firerisk #recall  ]]>abb51d56-6250-4909-842b-9dc584527b2aFri, 07 Feb 2020 23:16:19 +0000Howard G. Smith MDStar Water Systems Sump Pumps recalled due to overheating and fire risk.  Discontinue use and contact company at 800-742-5044 to obtain a full refund. Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/Uuvyfhb13Jg   #sumppump #firerisk #recall  https://youtu.be/Uuvyfhb13Jg   #sumppump #firerisk #recall  ]]>61firerisk,recall,sumppumpcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/whole-foods-cake-cookie-recall--22607959https://youtu.be/7bPgcyV2sNk   #wholefoods #bundtcake #chocolatecookies #recall  ]]>e4b88947-8670-4bbf-b76c-ad07247d6424Fri, 07 Feb 2020 22:22:17 +0000Howard G. Smith MDWhole Foods voluntary recalling Bundt Cakes and Chocolate Dipped Cookies. Bundt Cakes (Chocolate Fudge Mini and Marble) and Chocolate Dipped Cookies (Dark Chocolate Dipped Almond Horn, Chocolate Dipped Coconut Macaroon) due to undeclared milk...https://youtu.be/7bPgcyV2sNk   #wholefoods #bundtcake #chocolatecookies #recall  ]]>43bundtcake,chocolatecookies,wholefoodscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coronavirus-update-2-7-2020--22607958https://youtu.be/O1oX1gbqUJc   Numbers of infected, hospitalized, and perished continues to rise quickly.  Get the latest stats from Bloomberg:  https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2020-wuhan-novel-coronavirus-outbreak/ and bookmark the page. As of this recording, DATE: 2/7/2020, TIME: 3 PM; ConfirmedCasesWorldwide: 31,479; DeathsWorldwide: 638. Norway’s Coalition for Epidermic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), France’s Pasteur Institute, and German investigators are working on vaccines.  The British drug maker GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) will contribute its adjuvant platform technology that permits the rapid manufacture of vaccine. South China Agricultural University reports that genetic analyses suggest the corona virus originated in bats but passed through the scaly and nearly endangered anteater pangolan Confirmatory genetic analysis is underway.  Pangolin meat is a Chinese delicacy.  WHO spearheading a $675 million worldwide collaboration to halt the spread of corona virus.  Foxconn, the Chinese iPhone assembler, will be diverting part of its resources to make face masks.  Will try to manufacture two million masks a day by the end of the month. China has completed construction of 2 new hospitals for treatment of corona virus victims.  They were finished in record time.]]>a48252a6-ac22-4223-95a4-6b6cd0201f43Fri, 07 Feb 2020 22:07:02 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/O1oX1gbqUJc   Numbers of infected, hospitalized, and perished continues to rise quickly.  Get the latest stats from Bloomberg:  https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2020-wuhan-novel-coronavirus-outbreak/ and bookmark the...https://youtu.be/O1oX1gbqUJc   Numbers of infected, hospitalized, and perished continues to rise quickly.  Get the latest stats from Bloomberg:  https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2020-wuhan-novel-coronavirus-outbreak/ and bookmark the page. As of this recording, DATE: 2/7/2020, TIME: 3 PM; ConfirmedCasesWorldwide: 31,479; DeathsWorldwide: 638. Norway’s Coalition for Epidermic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), France’s Pasteur Institute, and German investigators are working on vaccines.  The British drug maker GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) will contribute its adjuvant platform technology that permits the rapid manufacture of vaccine. South China Agricultural University reports that genetic analyses suggest the corona virus originated in bats but passed through the scaly and nearly endangered anteater pangolan Confirmatory genetic analysis is underway.  Pangolin meat is a Chinese delicacy.  WHO spearheading a $675 million worldwide collaboration to halt the spread of corona virus.  Foxconn, the Chinese iPhone assembler, will be diverting part of its resources to make face masks.  Will try to manufacture two million masks a day by the end of the month. China has completed construction of 2 new hospitals for treatment of corona virus victims.  They were finished in record time.]]>101coronaviruscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/musical-alarms-start-your-day-right--22607961https://youtu.be/5ERcQDoWI9A   Waking to a melody versus a jarring buzzer is significantly more likely to erase that groggy feeling from the first part of your day.  This conclusion stems from a study just published by communication scientists at Australia’s Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology.   Fifty participants were surveyed for their preferred type of morning alarm sounds.  The tabulated results revealed that musical alarms more efficiently erased sleep inertia than either the annoying beep or buzz.  Waking to harsh sounds disturbs normal and effective brain function impairing your performance for up to 4 hours.   Quickly suspending sleep inertia is critical for certain professions including police, firefighters, pilots, commercial drivers, nurses, and doctors.     Stuart J. McFarlane, Jair E. Garcia, Darrin S. Verhagen, Adrian G. Dyer. Alarm tones, music and their elements: Analysis of reported waking sounds to counteract sleep inertia. PLOS ONE, 2020; 15 (1): e0215788 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0215788   #waking #grogginess #sleepinertia #music #buzzer]]>d4c61d8f-9e74-4346-89df-9256f4b6a58aThu, 06 Feb 2020 16:00:00 +0000Howard G. Smith MDVidcast:  https://youtu.be/5ERcQDoWI9A   Waking to a melody versus a jarring buzzer is significantly more likely to erase that groggy feeling from the first part of your day.  This conclusion stems from a study just published by communication...https://youtu.be/5ERcQDoWI9A   Waking to a melody versus a jarring buzzer is significantly more likely to erase that groggy feeling from the first part of your day.  This conclusion stems from a study just published by communication scientists at Australia’s Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology.   Fifty participants were surveyed for their preferred type of morning alarm sounds.  The tabulated results revealed that musical alarms more efficiently erased sleep inertia than either the annoying beep or buzz.  Waking to harsh sounds disturbs normal and effective brain function impairing your performance for up to 4 hours.   Quickly suspending sleep inertia is critical for certain professions including police, firefighters, pilots, commercial drivers, nurses, and doctors.     Stuart J. McFarlane, Jair E. Garcia, Darrin S. Verhagen, Adrian G. Dyer. Alarm tones, music and their elements: Analysis of reported waking sounds to counteract sleep inertia. PLOS ONE, 2020; 15 (1): e0215788 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0215788   #waking #grogginess #sleepinertia #music #buzzer]]>62buzzer,grogginess,music,sleepinertia,wakingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/your-fat-cells-can-see-light--22607970https://youtu.be/3DAXea20sSU   Natural sunlight triggers normal fat cell metabolism.  Experimental biologists from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital just published a study that explores how light performs this trick in mammals like rats and yes humans.   Fat cells contain light sensitive proteins called opsins.  Light reaches fat cells through our skin, activates opsins that release fatty acids from white fat cells,  and the fatty acids serve as fuel for brown fat cells to produce heat.  If this process fails to occur, disordered fat metabolism can lead to heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.   Indoor lighting won’t work, so spend time in sunlight.  UV blocking lotions won’t stop the good stuff so do use them to prevent skin cancer.    Nayak et al., 2020, Cell Reports 30, 672–686 January 21, 2020 a 2019 The Authors. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.celrep.2019.12.043   #sunlight #fat #heat #heartdisease #stroke #diabetes  ]]>4c9b173c-a482-48fe-a8d2-b897be9c11eaWed, 05 Feb 2020 18:11:20 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/3DAXea20sSU   Natural sunlight triggers normal fat cell metabolism.  Experimental biologists from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital just published a study that explores how light performs this trick in mammals like rats and...https://youtu.be/3DAXea20sSU   Natural sunlight triggers normal fat cell metabolism.  Experimental biologists from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital just published a study that explores how light performs this trick in mammals like rats and yes humans.   Fat cells contain light sensitive proteins called opsins.  Light reaches fat cells through our skin, activates opsins that release fatty acids from white fat cells,  and the fatty acids serve as fuel for brown fat cells to produce heat.  If this process fails to occur, disordered fat metabolism can lead to heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.   Indoor lighting won’t work, so spend time in sunlight.  UV blocking lotions won’t stop the good stuff so do use them to prevent skin cancer.    Nayak et al., 2020, Cell Reports 30, 672–686 January 21, 2020 a 2019 The Authors. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.celrep.2019.12.043   #sunlight #fat #heat #heartdisease #stroke #diabetes  ]]>58diabetes,fat,heartdisease,heat,stroke,sunlightcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bouncy-music-takes-pain-out-of-exercising--22607965https://youtu.be/zGDZFppkjVo   Listening to high tempo music takes the pain out of exercise and boosts the value of lower intensity sessions.  Italian exercise physiologists report their experiences with 19 active women engaging in treadmill walking or weightlifting .   Listening to faster paced music reduces perceived exertion 50% more for walking than for weightlifting.  The effect is greater the faster the music tempo.  The music also accelerates the subjects’ heart rates suggesting that tunes enhance the aerobic benefits of even low exertion exercise.   No matter what type of exercise you prefer, music will make it more pleasant.  We now know that boppin’ to a faster beat will actually burn more calories and make you more fit.     Frontiers in Psychology (2020): https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.00074/full   #exercise #pain #music #aerobics  ]]>3e0d1d7e-7caa-4ff9-a700-0ed9d8ddb29dTue, 04 Feb 2020 19:13:53 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/zGDZFppkjVo   Listening to high tempo music takes the pain out of exercise and boosts the value of lower intensity sessions.  Italian exercise physiologists report their experiences with 19 active women engaging in...https://youtu.be/zGDZFppkjVo   Listening to high tempo music takes the pain out of exercise and boosts the value of lower intensity sessions.  Italian exercise physiologists report their experiences with 19 active women engaging in treadmill walking or weightlifting .   Listening to faster paced music reduces perceived exertion 50% more for walking than for weightlifting.  The effect is greater the faster the music tempo.  The music also accelerates the subjects’ heart rates suggesting that tunes enhance the aerobic benefits of even low exertion exercise.   No matter what type of exercise you prefer, music will make it more pleasant.  We now know that boppin’ to a faster beat will actually burn more calories and make you more fit.     Frontiers in Psychology (2020): https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.00074/full   #exercise #pain #music #aerobics  ]]>60aerobics,exercise,music,paincleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/acl-tears-impact-your-brain--22607973https://youtu.be/hqeOv8cPjj0   Anterior cruciate ligament injuries with subsequent repairs lead to a 15% reduction in the connections between the brain and muscles of the affected leg.  Sports medicine scientists at the University of Michigan studied 10 subjects over 5 years following their surgery with MRI analysis of their corticospinal tracts, their brain to muscle cables.   Neural connections to the injured limb revealed atrophy and reduced functional signal transmission.  The investigators speculate that this nerve impulse cutback may serve to speed knee healing.   We know the importance of post-ACL surgery physical therapy.  Now we know, though, that strengthening exercises must be directed not only to the affected leg but also to the brain powering it.   Adam S. Lepley, Monica T. Ly, Dustin R. Grooms, Jeffery M. Kinsella-Shaw, Lindsey K. Lepley. Corticospinal tract structure and excitability in patients with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A DTI and TMS study. NeuroImage: Clinical, 2020; 25: 102157 DOI: 10.1016/j.nicl.2019.102157   #acl #corticospinaltract #physicaltherapy]]>8cb115ab-50b4-48f1-8b12-f4bdf10413d5Mon, 03 Feb 2020 18:51:09 +0000Howard G. Smith MDVidcast:  https://youtu.be/hqeOv8cPjj0   Anterior cruciate ligament injuries with subsequent repairs lead to a 15% reduction in the connections between the brain and muscles of the affected leg.  Sports medicine scientists at the University of...https://youtu.be/hqeOv8cPjj0   Anterior cruciate ligament injuries with subsequent repairs lead to a 15% reduction in the connections between the brain and muscles of the affected leg.  Sports medicine scientists at the University of Michigan studied 10 subjects over 5 years following their surgery with MRI analysis of their corticospinal tracts, their brain to muscle cables.   Neural connections to the injured limb revealed atrophy and reduced functional signal transmission.  The investigators speculate that this nerve impulse cutback may serve to speed knee healing.   We know the importance of post-ACL surgery physical therapy.  Now we know, though, that strengthening exercises must be directed not only to the affected leg but also to the brain powering it.   Adam S. Lepley, Monica T. Ly, Dustin R. Grooms, Jeffery M. Kinsella-Shaw, Lindsey K. Lepley. Corticospinal tract structure and excitability in patients with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A DTI and TMS study. NeuroImage: Clinical, 2020; 25: 102157 DOI: 10.1016/j.nicl.2019.102157   #acl #corticospinaltract #physicaltherapy]]>59acl,corticospinaltract,physicaltherapycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-treatment-for-c-difficile-in-kids--22607978https://www.mrknewsroom.com/news-release/prescription-medicine-news/fda-approves-mercks-dificid-fidaxomicin-treat-clostridioides   Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/2UKbc2aYWYc]]>598ee672-da05-402c-9bc0-0e2363f26213Sun, 02 Feb 2020 07:43:23 +0000Howard G. Smith MDClostridium difficile is a nasty bacterium that pops up in the gut after antibiotic therapy for other infections.  This highly contagious germ can trigger life-threatening colitis.  The treatment for seven infections has been the powerful antibiotic...https://www.mrknewsroom.com/news-release/prescription-medicine-news/fda-approves-mercks-dificid-fidaxomicin-treat-clostridioides   Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/2UKbc2aYWYc]]>57cdiff,clostridiumdifficile,dificid,fidaxomicincleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/severed-thumb-replaced-by-toe--226079728cdb4125-44fc-437b-a222-c7c02ab8c197Sun, 02 Feb 2020 07:34:19 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  A British cobbler who accidentally demolished his right thumb had it replaced surgically with his big toe.  The surgeons took 10 hours to complete the operations needed for this transformation.  He has returned to repairing shoes.  Magical piece of...27graft,thumb,toecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coronavirus-update--22607977https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2020-wuhan-novel-coronavirus-outbreak/ and bookmark the page. As of this recording, DATE, TIME: ConfirmedCasesWorldwide: X; DeathsWorldwide: X. Official name to date 2019-nCoV Genetically similar to SARS coronavirus and thought to have originated in bats.  The originally report snake may have been an intermediate host. The WHO has declared a global health emergency. Risk of spread highest: 1. Bangkok Thailand, 2. Hong Kong, 3. Taipei China followed by 6. USA, 10. Australia,  12 Sydney Australia, 16.New York City, 17. UK. Cloth masks are not proven barriers to spread.  While they can catch large liquid droplet containing infected material, most cannot filter out fine viral particles in the air.  Spread is often from hand to mouth, masks do remind you to keep your hands from your face.  Frequent hand washing is effective.  The FDA has cleared more effective N95 mask respirators for use by the general public.  If you use one, be sure that it has a tight fit to your face covering your nose and mouth.   https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(20)30251-8/fulltext https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/01/200129091359.htm https://news.columbia.edu/news/can-face-masks-protect-you-catching-coronavirus   Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/CQRH38Q-vVA]]>e38fe36c-9e1f-4001-aefa-e7c852962cc3Sun, 02 Feb 2020 07:31:40 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Numbers of infected, hospitalized, and perished continues to rise quickly.  Get the latest stats from Bloomberg:  https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2020-wuhan-novel-coronavirus-outbreak/ and bookmark the page. As of this recording, DATE, TIME:...https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2020-wuhan-novel-coronavirus-outbreak/ and bookmark the page. As of this recording, DATE, TIME: ConfirmedCasesWorldwide: X; DeathsWorldwide: X. Official name to date 2019-nCoV Genetically similar to SARS coronavirus and thought to have originated in bats.  The originally report snake may have been an intermediate host. The WHO has declared a global health emergency. Risk of spread highest: 1. Bangkok Thailand, 2. Hong Kong, 3. Taipei China followed by 6. USA, 10. Australia,  12 Sydney Australia, 16.New York City, 17. UK. Cloth masks are not proven barriers to spread.  While they can catch large liquid droplet containing infected material, most cannot filter out fine viral particles in the air.  Spread is often from hand to mouth, masks do remind you to keep your hands from your face.  Frequent hand washing is effective.  The FDA has cleared more effective N95 mask respirators for use by the general public.  If you use one, be sure that it has a tight fit to your face covering your nose and mouth.   https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(20)30251-8/fulltext https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/01/200129091359.htm https://news.columbia.edu/news/can-face-masks-protect-you-catching-coronavirus   Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/CQRH38Q-vVA]]>91coronaviruscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beepas-goulash-recall--22607980https://youtu.be/10Z8JeCAGuM]]>cfdcf2ec-c054-4b76-9d05-aed11564b28aSun, 02 Feb 2020 07:09:54 +0000Howard G. Smith MDBeepa’s Goulash being recalled by Beeps of Beloit, WI. Undeclared milk that could cause allergic reaction.  Sold in WI and northern IL. Return to point of purchase or call company at 860-362-1703.  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/10Z8JeCAGuMhttps://youtu.be/10Z8JeCAGuM]]>26beepas,goulash,recallcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cotija-cheese-recall--22607974https://youtu.be/g8lr6Gbkx5g]]>0eec019d-3180-44c7-839b-fb1edc34e1b4Sun, 02 Feb 2020 06:46:15 +0000Howard G. Smith MDCotija Cheese (Quesa Cotija) by Quesos La Ricura LTD recalled due to E. Coli contamination.  The bug has the dangerous shiga toxin that causes severe diarrhea but also hemolytic uremic syndrome with kidney damage especially in young children.  Sold in...https://youtu.be/g8lr6Gbkx5g]]>34cheese,cotija,recallcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/chronic-fatigue-disorder-underdiagnosed-in-children--22607976https://youtu.be/BmPJ8Abr5uY   Only 5% of children and teens with chronic fatigue syndrome, technically known as myalgic encephalomyelitis, ever receive a proper diagnosis.  Investigators from DePaul University and the Lurie Chicago Children’s Hospital studied a random group of over 10,100 kids 5 to 17 years.   The reasons affected children aren’t identified includes poor healthcare access but also provider misconception that this disease is not a genuine condition.  With an estimated 51 million children and teens in the US this year, 3.8 million have this disorder but 3.6 million go undiagnosed.   A child with sleep problems and lightheadedness when standing for 6 months or more should be evaluated.   Leonard A. Jason, Ben Z. Katz, Madison Sunnquist, Chelsea Torres, Joseph Cotler, Shaun Bhatia. The Prevalence of Pediatric Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in a Community-Based Sample. Child & Youth Care Forum, 2020; DOI: 10.1007/s10566-019-09543-3   https://www.childstats.gov/americaschildren/tables/pop1.asp   https://www.cdc.gov/me-cfs/me-cfs-children/children-symptoms-diagnosis.html   #chronicfatiguesyndrome #pediatrics #underdiagnosis #myalgicencephalitis  ]]>b17bc202-36ec-42be-908b-de4e8df3c90cThu, 30 Jan 2020 19:23:08 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/BmPJ8Abr5uY   Only 5% of children and teens with chronic fatigue syndrome, technically known as myalgic encephalomyelitis, ever receive a proper diagnosis.  Investigators from DePaul University and the Lurie Chicago...https://youtu.be/BmPJ8Abr5uY   Only 5% of children and teens with chronic fatigue syndrome, technically known as myalgic encephalomyelitis, ever receive a proper diagnosis.  Investigators from DePaul University and the Lurie Chicago Children’s Hospital studied a random group of over 10,100 kids 5 to 17 years.   The reasons affected children aren’t identified includes poor healthcare access but also provider misconception that this disease is not a genuine condition.  With an estimated 51 million children and teens in the US this year, 3.8 million have this disorder but 3.6 million go undiagnosed.   A child with sleep problems and lightheadedness when standing for 6 months or more should be evaluated.   Leonard A. Jason, Ben Z. Katz, Madison Sunnquist, Chelsea Torres, Joseph Cotler, Shaun Bhatia. The Prevalence of Pediatric Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in a Community-Based Sample. Child & Youth Care Forum, 2020; DOI: 10.1007/s10566-019-09543-3   https://www.childstats.gov/americaschildren/tables/pop1.asp   https://www.cdc.gov/me-cfs/me-cfs-children/children-symptoms-diagnosis.html   #chronicfatiguesyndrome #pediatrics #underdiagnosis #myalgicencephalitis  ]]>61chronicfatiguesyndrome,myalgicencephalitis,pediatrics,underdiagnosiscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/aged-urine-makes-great-plant-fertilizer--22607981https://youtu.be/sEWgKmC3dC8   Now that green is good, University of Michigan environmental engineers report that year-old urine contains nutrients growing plants require but is free of environmentally dangerous micro-organisms and genetic material.   They studied the urine of more than 100 men and women after 12-16 months of aging in sealed containers.  During that time, the rising ammonia levels lower urine acidity, kill any bacteria, and destroy any extracellular DNA.  This aged urine is safe and contains levels of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium that effectively nourish plants.   Aged urine will be an excellent alternative to industrial fertilizers that often stimulate algae blooms.  Green is good; yellow may be better.   Heather E. Goetsch, Nancy G. Love, Krista R. Wigginton. Fate of Extracellular DNA in the Production of Fertilizers from Source-Separated Urine. Environmental Science & Technology, 2020; DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.9b04263   #urine #fertilizer #plants  ]]>a2250e13-94aa-4f95-8650-50b4eff6f4a1Wed, 29 Jan 2020 09:15:30 +0000Howard G. Smith MD  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/sEWgKmC3dC8   Now that green is good, University of Michigan environmental engineers report that year-old urine contains nutrients growing plants require but is free of environmentally dangerous micro-organisms and genetic...https://youtu.be/sEWgKmC3dC8   Now that green is good, University of Michigan environmental engineers report that year-old urine contains nutrients growing plants require but is free of environmentally dangerous micro-organisms and genetic material.   They studied the urine of more than 100 men and women after 12-16 months of aging in sealed containers.  During that time, the rising ammonia levels lower urine acidity, kill any bacteria, and destroy any extracellular DNA.  This aged urine is safe and contains levels of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium that effectively nourish plants.   Aged urine will be an excellent alternative to industrial fertilizers that often stimulate algae blooms.  Green is good; yellow may be better.   Heather E. Goetsch, Nancy G. Love, Krista R. Wigginton. Fate of Extracellular DNA in the Production of Fertilizers from Source-Separated Urine. Environmental Science & Technology, 2020; DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.9b04263   #urine #fertilizer #plants  ]]>58fertilizer,plants,urinecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/blood-test-pinpoints-menopause--22607982https://youtu.be/qKHCTsn6kFo   A new, more sensitive anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) blood test can accurate predict a woman’s last cycle.  Reproductive biologists at the University of Colorado and Harvard studied 1537 women from 42 to 63 years.   The new AMH testing doubled the investigators’ accuracy in pinpointing a woman’s last menstrual cycle compared with the conventional methods using bleeding patterns or less sensitive tests.   An accurate menopause determination tells women when they may stop birth control and permits better timing for uterine fibroid surgery.  The more sensitive AMH determination also fine-tunes the estimate of remaining eggs allowing women, postponing motherhood, a measure of freedom from that ticking clock in their minds.   Joel S Finkelstein, Hang Lee, Arun Karlamangla, etal. Anti-Mullerian Hormone and Impending Menopause in Late Reproductive Age: The Study of Women's Health Across the Nation. The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, 2020; DOI: 10.1210/clinem/dgz283   #menopause #amh #antimüllerianhormone #ovarianreserve #birthcontrol #gynecology #womensmedicine  ]]>db47229c-940e-48a5-b7da-91677d631e07Mon, 27 Jan 2020 19:17:51 +0000Howard G. Smith MDVidcast:  https://youtu.be/qKHCTsn6kFo   A new, more sensitive anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) blood test can accurate predict a woman’s last cycle.  Reproductive biologists at the University of Colorado and Harvard studied 1537 women from 42 to 63...https://youtu.be/qKHCTsn6kFo   A new, more sensitive anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) blood test can accurate predict a woman’s last cycle.  Reproductive biologists at the University of Colorado and Harvard studied 1537 women from 42 to 63 years.   The new AMH testing doubled the investigators’ accuracy in pinpointing a woman’s last menstrual cycle compared with the conventional methods using bleeding patterns or less sensitive tests.   An accurate menopause determination tells women when they may stop birth control and permits better timing for uterine fibroid surgery.  The more sensitive AMH determination also fine-tunes the estimate of remaining eggs allowing women, postponing motherhood, a measure of freedom from that ticking clock in their minds.   Joel S Finkelstein, Hang Lee, Arun Karlamangla, etal. Anti-Mullerian Hormone and Impending Menopause in Late Reproductive Age: The Study of Women's Health Across the Nation. The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, 2020; DOI: 10.1210/clinem/dgz283   #menopause #amh #antimüllerianhormone #ovarianreserve #birthcontrol #gynecology #womensmedicine  ]]>67amh,antimllerianhormone,birthcontrol,gynecology,menopause,ovarianreserve,womensmedicinecleanfull