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Dr. Howard Smith OnCall

Howard G. Smith MD

Howard 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 talk show, Dr. Howard Smith OnCall, was regularly heard Sunday morning and middays on WBZ.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

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0:47

Now Real Food Raw Macadamia Nuts Have Been Recalled

Dr. Howard Smith OnCall ·

2020/06/16

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 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

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0:46

Davina Wintergreen Essential Oil and Kneads Relief...

Dr. Howard Smith OnCall ·

2020/06/16

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 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.

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0:58

Recall on Miniware Teething Spoons

Dr. Howard Smith OnCall ·

2020/06/16

R 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 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,

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1:00

No CoVid Spread Through Breastmilk

Dr. Howard Smith OnCall ·

2020/06/03

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 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

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0:59

California Kids With CoVid Tend To Be Symptomatic

Dr. Howard Smith OnCall ·

2020/06/03

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 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

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1:05

New York City CoVid Patients Suffer Kidney Disease...

Dr. Howard Smith OnCall ·

2020/06/03

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 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%

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1:02

FDA Approval For A Drug To Stop Uterine...

Dr. Howard Smith OnCall ·

2020/06/03

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 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

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1:02

Which Measures Protect You From CoVid

Dr. Howard Smith OnCall ·

2020/06/03

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 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

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1:10

One Form Of Hydroxychloroquine Most Effective Against...

Dr. Howard Smith OnCall ·

2020/06/03

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. 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

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1:03

Singapore Gives Thumbs Down To Face Shields

Dr. Howard Smith OnCall ·

2020/06/03

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 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

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1:08

Which Interventions Stop CoVid Spread

Dr. Howard Smith OnCall ·

2020/06/03

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 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

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0:57

Metformin Tablets On Recall

Dr. Howard Smith OnCall ·

2020/06/03

Vidcast: 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

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0:48

P&S Ravioli Could Be Deadly

Dr. Howard Smith OnCall ·

2020/06/03

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. 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

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0:58

Intense Exercise Triggers Early Miscarriage In High...

Dr. Howard Smith OnCall ·

2020/05/29

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 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

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Majority of CoVid-Infected Cruise Passengers...

Dr. Howard Smith OnCall ·

2020/05/29

x 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 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

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0:39

Johnson Home Style Crab Cakes Are On Recall

Dr. Howard Smith OnCall ·

2020/05/29

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 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.

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0:52

Generic Thyroid Tablets Recalled

Dr. Howard Smith OnCall ·

2020/05/29

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

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0:42

Recall on Kitten Heel Court Shoes

Dr. Howard Smith OnCall ·

2020/05/29

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 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.

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0:39

Rapid Alivio Pain Relieving Roll-On On Recall

Dr. Howard Smith OnCall ·

2020/05/29

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 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.

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0:56

Why CoVid19 Gravely Infects Fewer Children Than Adults

Dr. Howard Smith OnCall ·

2020/05/29

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 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

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