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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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0:44

Recall on 10-In-1 Incredible Inventions Science Kits

Dr. Howard Smith OnCall ·

2021/02/26

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 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.

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0:45

Primark Nose and Body Piercings On Recall

Dr. Howard Smith OnCall ·

2021/02/26

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 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

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1:06

CoVid Turns Your Body On Itself

Dr. Howard Smith OnCall ·

2021/02/26

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 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

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1:25

Moderna and Pfizer Vaccines Neutralize CoVid And...

Dr. Howard Smith OnCall ·

2021/02/26

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 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

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1:03

Asthma No Risk For CoVid

Dr. Howard Smith OnCall ·

2021/02/26

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 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

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0:49

Dole™ Endless Summer Salad Kit Recalled

Dr. Howard Smith OnCall ·

2021/02/05

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 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.

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0:52

Recall On Think! Protein fiber oatmeal farmer’s...

Dr. Howard Smith OnCall ·

2021/02/05

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 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

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0:41

Heat Therapy Massager On Recall

Dr. Howard Smith OnCall ·

2021/02/05

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, 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.

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0:49

Organic Yellow Peas Recalled

Dr. Howard Smith OnCall ·

2021/02/05

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 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.

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0:42

CB2 Chests & Dressers On Recall

Dr. Howard Smith OnCall ·

2021/02/05

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 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.

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2:15

Pfizer Vaccine Details

Dr. Howard Smith OnCall ·

2021/02/05

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 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

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2:08

Moderna Vaccine Details

Dr. Howard Smith OnCall ·

2021/02/05

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 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

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1:00

Previous CoVid Patients Only Need One Vaccine Dose

Dr. Howard Smith OnCall ·

2021/02/05

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 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

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0:47

Buttered Popcorn Is On Recall

Dr. Howard Smith OnCall ·

2021/01/27

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 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

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0:54

Recall of Cappuccino Single Serve Cups

Dr. Howard Smith OnCall ·

2021/01/27

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 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

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0:47

House-Autry Tartar Sauce On Recall

Dr. Howard Smith OnCall ·

2021/01/27

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 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.

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1:04

Moderna Vaccine Works Against New CoVid Strains

Dr. Howard Smith OnCall ·

2021/01/27

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 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

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Cancer Patients At High Risk For Severe CoVid

Dr. Howard Smith OnCall ·

2021/01/27

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 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

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0:57

Ignore Mask Wearing And Get CoVid

Dr. Howard Smith OnCall ·

2021/01/27

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 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

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1:03

New British CoVid Strain IS Deadlier

Dr. Howard Smith OnCall ·

2021/01/27

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 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

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