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On this podcast, Dr. Dimitre gets Looney about Lyme Disease while Dr. Kevin gets serious about subarachnoid hemorrhage! Please go to our member’s area to access the podcast Posted on 29/06/2015 by Dr. Dimitre
A new study in JAMA suggests that a 10 day course of antibiotics in patients presenting with uncomplicated appendicitis has a success rate of 73% in preventing the need for surgery over a 1 year period. So in the future, we may manage appendicitis similarly to diverticulitis by treating stable patients with medication and reserving…
Researchers in the US discovered a new antibiotic that inhibits wall synthesis. This makes it unlikely that bacteria will develop resistance which is great news. However it only works on Gram positives. Gram negatives, such as E. Coli, have an extra layer of protection making them less susceptible to Teixobactin . This is reassuring…
On this month’s podcast, Dr. Dimitre tackles scarlet fever and Dr. Kevin wins the father of the year award while laying out his battle plan against Atopic Dermatitis. Please go to our member’s area to access the podcast Posted on 28/05/2015 by Dr. Dimitre
An interesting story published in the Globe and Mail this week regarding the unknown effects of wireless devices on our health: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health-and-fitness/health/experts-urge-cautious-use-of-wireless-devices-as-health-effects-reassessed/article24374381/ A good reminder to put your phone on airplane mode and turn off your router when you are sleeping. Just in case! Posted on 13/05/2015 by Dr. Dimitre
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