Dr. Howard Smith Oncall

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/rzwFSA0Q4D8   Persons who experience a CoVid relapse after taking a 5 day course of the Pfizer protease cocktail Paxlovid all carry high viral loads for 9 to 16 days after beginning the drug.  Researchers at Harvard’s Brigham and Women’s and Mass. General Hospitals followed 7 participants who redeveloped CoVid after apparently successful Paxlovid therapy.   All 7 participants experienced symptom improvement and negative home CoVid tests after their 5 days on Paxlovid.  Then, an average of 4 days after stopping the drug regimen, symptoms returned accompanied by a significant viral load that was present for another 5 to 12 days.  The recovered virus was sequenced in 6 of 7 participants and no resistance-associated mutations were detected.   If you develop CoVid and receive Paxlovid, be prepared to continue your home testing for at least 2 to 3 weeks after beginning the drug.   We don’t know as yet for certain but we do suspect that there are symptom-free recurrences during which vir

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/ZvRgZ8D8K1c   Women who elect to freeze their eggs in their 20s or early 30s are more than twice as likely to later become pregnant and more than 3.5 times more likely to deliver a baby when compared with women who use IVF techniques.  NYU gynecologists studied 543 patients who froze their eggs and compared their pregnancy success with controls who began using IVF at age 40 or later.   Women who froze eggs under age 38 and thawed 20 or more mature eggs enjoyed the highest live birth rate of 70%.  This rate was lowered to 58% when women who froze eggs as late as 44 were included.  In contrast, IVF for women at age 40 yielded only a 30% pregnancy rate and only a 20% live birth rate.   The bottom line: women who want children a bit later in life should plan ahead and freeze their eggs.   https://www.fertstert.org/article/S0015-0282(22)00254-0/fulltext   #pregnancy #ivf #eggfreezing  

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/HNGIVFcO8-U   Morning exercise is best for women and evening exercise works best for men.  These the conclusions of collaborative studies by exercise physiologists at New York’s Skidmore College, the Arizona State University, and the California State University.   The researchers analyzed 30 women and 20 men in their early to mid-forties over a 12 week period.  The data gathered included body fat, abdominal fat, blood pressure, respiratory exchange, muscle strength, endurance, and exercise time of day.   For women, morning exercise reduced both abdominal fat and blood pressure.  For men, it was the evening exercise that powered desirable fat oxidation and blood pressure reduction.  For those women focused on improving their strength, exercising in the evening proved best.   https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2022.893783/full   #gender #exercise #abdominalfat #bloodpressure #strength  

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/VQj4zPuGqdY   We’ve talked about a twindemic this spring of both CoVid and Influenza, but now we have monkeypox threatening to make it a tridemic.  So what should you know about monkeypox?   Monkeypox is an orthopoxvirus, a cousin of the smallpox virus, that was first identified in 1958 in a colony of African monkeys.  The first human case was noted in 1970, again in Africa, and the majority of infections occur in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.  The virus is mostly carried by rodents such as mice, rats, and squirrels.   Monkeypox does not occur naturally in the US, and all cases here stem from International travelers bringing in the virus.  As of June 1st, monkeypox cases have been identified in 10 states and in more than 23 countries.   Monkeypox begins with typical symptoms of viral infections including fever, headache, muscle aches, and fatigue after a 5 to 21 day incubation period.  One to three days after symptom onset, a rash appears followed by discrete lesions that be

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/5u_A8o2SFNo   We’re all so busy coping with the seemingly endless waves of CoVid that another burst of infectious disease has escaped the public’s notice.  It’s the good ol’ flu.   Yes the influenza season, normally spanning November through March, has developed a new pattern this year.  Instead of peaking in January or February, there was a peak in December but yet another peak in April and May.     If you got your flu shot, it is still effective but that isn’t saying much.   The adjusted vaccine effectiveness of the influenza vaccine this year was 14% against Influenza A and 16% against Influenza A/H3/N2.  Fairly abysmal protection.   Since your flu vaccination isn’t very protective, your only defense against this airborne respiratory disease is….wait for it….masking indoors and avoiding crowds.  Sound familiar?   https://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/weeklyarchives2021-2022/WhoNPHL19.html https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/71/wr/mm7110a1.htm   #influenza #vaccine #masking #distancing #

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/aWCHeB4ku-I   The FDA and the Euphoria Chocolate Company are recalling Peanut Butter Classic Truffles, Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Meltaways, and Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Meltaways.  These products have Jif peanut butter that is contaminated with salmonella that causes nasty infections in the young, old, and immune compromised.  These products were sold in Oregon.  If you bought any of them, dispose or them or return them to the place of purchase for a refund.  For more information, call Euphoria at 1-541-344-4914.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/euphoria-chocolate-company-issues-voluntary-recall-peanut-butter-classic-truffles-dark-chocolate   #euphoria #truffles #meltaways #peanutbutter #jif #salmonella #infection #recall  

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/MC8C_GCrFsw   The FDA and the Bix Product Company are recalling their Egg and Cheese Curds Snack and Power Boxes branded as either Jack & Olive or Created Fresh!  These products are contaminated with salmonella since they contain Jif Peanut Butter.  This bacterium causes severe and life-threatening gastrointestinal and systemic infections in the very young, elders, and in those with immune weaknesses.  Don’t consume these products but return them to the place of purchase for a refund.  For more information, call Bix at 1-651-478-8000.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/bix-produce-company-recalls-egg-and-cheese-curds-power-box-because-possible-health-risk   #jackolive #createdfresh #eggcheesecurds #jif #peanutbutter #salmonella #infection #recall  

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/bJIu3lznHnk   The FDA and Indiana Botanic Gardens Inc. have recalled Botanic Choice Prune & Senna Softgels.  This product contains undeclared peanuts.  Those with peanut allergies could develop serious or life-threatening allergic reactions after ingesting these soft gels.  If you bought a bottle of these laxative soft gels, return them to the place of purchase for a refund.  For more information, reach Indiana Botanic Gardens at 1-800-644-8327.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/indiana-botanic-gardens-inc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-peanuts-prune-senna-softgels   #botanicchoice #softgels #senna #laxatives #peanuts #allergy #recall  

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/lSlA7kr8CSI   The FDA and the Albanese Confectionery Group, Inc. have recalled Rich’s Peanut Butter Cups including Rich’s Milk Chocolate Mini Peanut Butter Cups and Rich’s Milk Chocolate Giant Layered Peanut Butter Cups.  These candies are made with with Jif salmonella-containing peanut butter. If eaten, it can trigger severe and life-threatening gastrointestinal and systemic infections in the very young, elders, and in those with immune weaknesses.  If you bought any Rich’s Peanut Butter Cups, return them to the place of purchase for a refund.  For additional information, call Albanese at 1-219-472-6306.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/albanese-confectionery-group-inc-recalls-select-peanut-butter-products-because-possible-health-risk   #richs #peanutbuttercups #jif #salmonella #infection #recall  

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/0b8Fd5YeXF0   The FDA and the Henkel Corporation have recalled Alterna Caviar Bond Leave-in-Heat Protection Spray.  This hair care product designed to help repair damaged hair is contaminated with Burkholderia cepacia complex.  This bacterium is not a threat to healthy humans but can cause serious infections in those with weakened immune systems, chronic lung diseases, chronic granulomatous disease, wound infections, or cystic fibrosis.  If you bought this product, return it to the place of purchase for a refund.  For additional information, call Henkel at 1-888-425-8376 or via email at Alterna.customerservice@henkel.com.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/henkel-corp-voluntarily-recalls-alternar-bond-repair-leave-heat-protection-spray-due-possible-health   #alterna #protectionspray #bacterium #infection #recall  

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/oPnrrqBtNqI   The FDA and AG Specialty Foods have recalled a group of perishable products contaminated with Jif salmonella-containing peanut butter. These include: “The Goods” Snack Pack, We Be PB & Jammin’ Snack Box, Peanut Butter Strawberry Jam Old Fashioned White Bread, and Peanut Butter Strawberry Jam White Bread containing the Jif Creamy Peanut Butter, Jif Creamy Peanut Butter To Go 1.5oz cups, Jif Natural Creamy Peanut Butter To Go 1.5oz cups, and Smuckers Peanut Butter.  These were sold in Oregon and Washington state.  If you bought any of these, the company recommends disposing of them.  They don’t mention refunds, but I would definitely call the company at 1-503-305-6100 to ask them about compensation.     https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/g-specialty-foods-inc-issues-voluntary-recall-food-products-containing-jif-and-smuckers-peanut   #snackpacks #peanutbutter #jif #salmonella #infection #recall  

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/mrEdrCGSWG4   The FDA and Safeway Fresh Foods also known as Sunnyside Fresh now recall Quick Chek branded Apple and Peanut Butter Snack trays sold in New Jersey.  These products contain Jif peanut butter that is contaminated with salmonella.  This bacterium causes severe and life-threatening gastrointestinal and systemic infections in the very young, elders, and in those with immune weaknesses.  If you bought these trays, the company recommends destroying them.  Before doing so, you might want to call the company at 1-215-518-1391 to ask about refunds.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/safeway-fresh-foods-dba-sunnyside-fresh-vineland-new-jersey-issuing-voluntary-class-1-recall-quick   #quickchek #peanutbuttersnacktrays #safeway #jif #salmonella #infection #recall  

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/QYuVxJomFMs   The FDA and Giant Eagle have recalled ALL bakery items that contain peanut butter and were prepared and sold in each of 3 Pennsylvania markets in Ebensburg, Indiana and Northern Cambria.  These items have Jif peanut butter in them that is contaminated with salmonella.  This bacterium causes severe and life-threatening gastrointestinal and systemic infections in the very young, elders, and in those with immune weaknesses.  If you bought these items, return them to the Giant Eagle store for a refund.  For additional information, call Giant Eagle Customer Care at 1-800-553-2324.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/three-giant-eagle-stores-recall-bakery-items-peanut-butter-due-potential-salmonella-contamination   #gianteagle #bakery #peanut #jif  #salmonella #infection #recall  

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/pdbw-2IjLvU   The FDA and Taylor Farms Retail have recalled Trader Joes’s Lemony Arugula Basil Salad Kit.  This product contains undeclared wheat and eggs.  Those with egg or wheat allergies or those with gluten issues or celiac disease could develop severe or life-threatening allergic reactions should they ingest this product.  The recalled product has a best if used by date of June 2, 2022.  It has been sold nationwide at all Trader’s Joe’s stores.  If you bought this product, discard it.  For more information, contact Taylor Farms at 1-855-455-0098.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/california-firm-issues-voluntary-product-recall-due-undeclared-wheat-and-egg-trader-joes-lemony   #traderjoes #basilsalad #wheat #egg #gluten #celiac #allergy #recall  

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/2L9yq4ER5Jg   The FDA, CDC, and the Canadian public health and food inspection agencies announce the recall of FreshKampo and HEB fresh organic strawberries purchased between March 5 and April 25, 2022 and frozen.  Hepatitis A outbreaks have been traced to these strawberries.  They were sold at: Aldi, HEB, Kroger, Safeway Sprouts Farmers Markets, Trader Joe’s, Walmart, Weis Markets, WinCo Foods, and other retail outlets.  If you bought and froze these strawberries, take them out of your freezer now and destroy them.  Restaurant owners…. That goes for you too!  If you by chance have eaten these strawberries in the past 2 weeks and have never been vaccinated against hepatitis A or had this infection, check with your healthcare team about post-exposure prophylaxis.  For more information, call the FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinator for your state ,and you can find that number online.   https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-hepatitis-virus-strawbe

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/iMFYoooJsvI   The FDA and WaWa are recalling Wawa Apple & Peanut Butter Dipper.  This product contains the Jif Peanut butter recalled due to salmonella contamination.  This dangerous bacterium causes serious and life-threatening infections. If you bought this product, return it to the store for a refund.  For more information, call Jif at 1-800-828-9980.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/wawa-removes-two-products-containing-jifr-peanut-butter-due-voluntary-recall-jm-smucker-co-select   #wawa #apple #peanutbutter #jif #salmonella #infection #recall  

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/Qa5_oO27IN8   The FDA and Blue Moose of Boulder are recalling Blue Moose Spinach Artichoke Parmesan Dip.  This dip contains the tree nut cashew and soy allergens as undeclared ingredients.  The problem arose when a small run of Spinach Artichoke Cashew Dip was labeled as Spinach Artichoke Parmesan Dip.  The affected batch is Lot# SS446931 Best By 8/10/22.  Those with tree nut, cashew, or soy allergies could develop serious or life-threatening allergic reactions should they ingest this dip.  Return this product to the place of purchase for a refund.  For additional information, contact Bill Cancellieri at 1-303-521-8216.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/blue-moose-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-tree-nuts-cashew-and-soy-spinach-artichoke-parmesan-dip   #bluemoose #parmesandip #treenuts #cashew #soy #allergies #recall  

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/X8-YOpBgjZU   The FDA and Cargill have recalled lots of Wilbur Chocolate products including:  Milk and Dark Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Ritz® Crackers, Peanut Butter Meltaways, Peanut Butter Eggs, and Fudge.  These products contain the Jif Peanut butter recalled due to salmonella contamination.  This dangerous bacterium causes serious and life-threatening infections.  These products were sold at the Wilbur Chocolate Store in Lititz, PA and online at Wilburbuds.com.  Don’t consume any of these products.  Return them to the Wilbur store directly or contact Amy Weik at 1-717-627-7946 or via email at aweik@cargill.com to discuss product returns and a refund.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/cargill-voluntarily-recalls-795-8oz-boxes-product-containing-jifr-peanut-butter-due-potential   #wilbur #chocolate #peanutbutter #jif #salmonella #infection #recall  

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/HhLJs3BAybM   The FDA and Albertson’s announce the recall of any store-prepared item containing peanut butter.  The peanut butter used was Jif which has been recalled due to salmonella contamination.  Involved are the following retail outlets: Albertsons, Safeway, Lucky, Haggen, Carrs-Safeway, Eagle, Tom Thumb, United, Amigos, Market Street, Albertsons Market, Andronico's Community Markets, Vons, Pak 'N Save, Shaw's, Star Market, Randalls, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, King's and Balducci’s.  If you bought store-prepared items at any of these outlets, do not consume them.  Return them to the place of purchase for a refund.  For more information, contact Albertsons at 1-877-723-3929 or Jif at 1-800-828-9980.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/albertsons-companies-cooperation-j-m-smucker-co-voluntarily-recalls-select-store-prepared-items   #albertsons #peanutbutter #jif #salmonella #infection #recall  

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/5bURMQoF4Ts   The FDA and Mary’s Harvest are recalling Celery Peanut Butter Cup G&G and Apple Peanut Butter Cup G&G.  These contain a Jif Peanut Butter Cups To Go and may be contaminated with salmonella capable of causing serious or life-threatening infections.  These products were sold in Washington state and Oregon.  If you bought these products, do not consume the peanut butter and return the product to the place of purchase for a refund.  For additional information, call Garden Cut at 1-503-808-9444.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/marys-harvest-fresh-foods-inc-issues-voluntary-recall-celery-peanut-butter-cup-gg-and-apple-peanut   #marysharvest #apples #celery #peanutbutter #jif #salmonella #recall