Dr. Howard Smith Oncall

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/zgloGTuebBA   The CPSC and Ergobaby are recalling Ergobaby Metrous1, 2, and 4 Compact City Strollers.  The harness release button can break and detach if pressed with the child in the stroller making it difficult to release and creating a choking hazard.  About 2,800 of these stroller were sold online at ergobaby.com, albeebaby.com, and amazon.com.  Immediately stop using the strollers and contact Ergobaby at 888-416-4888 or via email at Support@Ergobaby.com.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Ergobaby-Recalls-METROUS-Strollers-Due-to-Choking-Hazard   #ergobaby #stroller #hareness #choking #recall  

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/eBbOMPnR9Wc   The CPSC and JC Penney now recall Arizona Jean Co. “Lilac Smoke” Girls Midweight Puffer Jackets.  The drawstring inside the bottom lining of this jacket may become caught on playground equipment, handrails, doors or any moving object leading to falls and other child injuries.  About 3700 of these jackets were sold at JC Penney’s stores and online at jcpenney,com.  Don’t let your child wear this garment. Cut and remove the drawstring to eliminate the hazard or contact JCPenney at 800-322-1189 or online at www.jcpenney.com for instructions about returning the jacket for a full refund.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/JCPenney-Recalls-Girls-Puffer-Jackets-Due-to-Entanglement-Hazard   #jcpenney #girls #jacket #drawstring #entanglement #falls #recall  

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/PGWDy-FQbYk   The CPSC and Target are recalling Target Room Essentials Shower Stools.  These shower stools become unstable and slippery when wet and a prone to tipping over leading to falls and other injuries.  About 58,500 of these shower stools were sold in the US at Target and online at target.com.  Stop using this shower stool immediately and return it to your nearest Target store for a full refund.  If you need more information, contact Target at 800-440-0680 daily or check online at www.target.com .   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Target-Recalls-Shower-Stools-Due-to-Fall-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-at-Target   #target #showerstool #instability #falls #recall  

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/oiSbAEfNQto   The CPSC and Trek are recalling the Bontrager Satellite City Bicycle Pedals.  If these pedals are incorrectly installed during bike assembly, they may fall off creating falls and injuries.  About 316,500 of these bicycle pedals were sold in the US and about were sold 28,650 in Canada in Trek stores and online at trek.com.  If you have these pedals, stop using the bicycle and contact your Trek dealer to arrange for a free installation of replacement pedals.  For more information, contact Trek at 800-373-4594 or check online at www.trekbikes.com.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Trek-Recalls-Bontrager-Satellite-City-Bicycle-Pedals-Due-to-Fall-and-Injury-Hazards   #trek #pedals #bicycles #falls #recall  

Medicine of The Future 4th Week May 2021 Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/cZujrXgN--4   Today’s medical discoveries that point to future therapy. #Trojanhorse Virus Triggers #Cancer Suicide #Immunotherapy Aids #PostStroke #Rehab Enzyme Therapy Stops #Dental #Plaque #AcidSensing #Bacteria Herald Inflammatory Bowel Disease #IBD #Microneedle Patch Treats #Skin Infections 3D #Bioprinted #Multiilayer Body Parts   Biochemists at the University of Zurich and CalTech have developed a technique that uses an adenovirus vector similar to that used by the J&J and AstraZeneca CoVid vaccines to convey a self-destructive gene into cancer cells.  Called SHREAD gene therapy, the inserted gene tricks the cancer into producing toxic antibodies that kill it while leaving normal cells untouched.  Its as if cancer-killing drugs are injected into individual cancer cells.   University of Pittsburgh neurologists find that T lymphocytes known as Treg cells play a key role in post-stroke brain healing.  Even better, they use an antigen-a

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/iWz4PaDr3gM   Two doses of the Moderna mRNA vaccine prevent 100% of CoVid infections in adolescents 12 to 18 years of age.  The company just announced the results of its phase 1-2 study in preparation for submission to the FDA in June seeking an Emergency Use Authorization.   A total of 3,732 teens were randomized 2 to 1 to receive the vaccine.  CoVid infection prevention efficiency was 93% two or more weeks after even the first dose.  The side effects of the vaccine were mild to moderate in severity and comparable to those seen in adults.   Moderna and Pfizer are both conducting vaccine trials with infants, toddlers, and younger children using a range of test doses.   https://investors.modernatx.com/news-releases/news-release-details/moderna-announces-teencove-study-its-covid-19-vaccine/   #moderna #CoVid #vaccine #teens #adolescents  

Ultrasonic Nerve Destruction Treats Drug-Resistant Hypertension Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/5fSwIDc3Tcs   Zapping nerves entering the kidneys with pulsed ultrasound can significantly lower elevated blood pressures in those who fail traditional drug therapy with a triple combination medication.  An international, multi-center study headed by Columbia University researchers enrolled 136 patients, and 69 of them underwent ultrasound renal denervation with the 67 controls undergoing sham procedures.   The ultrasound treated group enjoyed a significant 5.8 mmHg blood pressure reduction compared with the controls.  There were no significant complications from the procedure.   Larger clinical trials will be needed to confirm the safely and effectiveness of ultrasound renal nerve ablation.  If proven effective, ultrasound will be added to radiofrequency energy as a means of renal nerve ablation.   https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(21)00788-1/fulltext   #hypertension #ultrasound #renalner

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/dkFX9GP8U34   Just one glass of wine, beer, or a cocktail doubles the chances of an atrial fibrillation episode sometime during the following 4 hours.  Cardiologists at UC-San Francisco report this finding following their study of 100 patients with intermittent bouts of atrial fibrillation.   Each participant was fitted with a wearable cardiac monitor and a data box that clocked their self-reported alcohol consumption.  The accuracy of the self-reporting was testing using finger-stick blood alcohol level determinations.   Two or more drinks in one sitting tripled the risk of afib.  For every 0.1% increase in blood alcohol levels there was about a 40% increased risk of an afib episode.   https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/05/210517124943.htm   #alcohol #atrialfibrillation  

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/RA7DqmDw51E   Boys born prematurely and weighing less than one kilogram age faster than normal.  Canadian researchers draw this conclusion from their study comparing the adult cells from 45 with extremely low birth weights with those of 49 normal birth weight controls.   Calculating cellular age using a DNA methylation assay of adult cheek cells, the low birth weight men were older than normal men by 4.8 years.  They were 2.7 years older than low birth weight women.   Premature birth with an extremely low birth weight is associated with accelerated male aging.  Whatever the cause of this aging, these boys and men deserve careful monitoring and health surveillance throughout life.     https://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/early/2021/05/13/peds.2020-001230   #premies #boys #lowbirthweight #aging  

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/0ITzY3wa7DA   The time-honored recommendation to put ice packs on injured extremities now comes under question with the publication of a Japanese study.  Using a mouse model, Kobe University researchers show that cold unduly delays muscle regeneration following contraction trauma that mimics a muscle tear.   Slower healing of cold tissues occurs since low temperatures impede the migration and function of pro-inflammatory macrophages.  These scavenger cells must clean up and dispose of damaged muscle before healing may commence.  After they do, they also prevent excess inflammation.   The old adage recommending RICE, that is rest, ice, compression, and elevation, may require updating and the omission of ice.  The other components continue to be helpful.   https://journals.physiology.org/doi/abs/10.1152/japplphysiol.01069.2020   #sports #injury #rice #icing #macrophages  

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/Y-Mix9FjKOI   Everyone in every state now has the right to access their medical records and those of their children.  On April 5th, 2021, a federal rule became operative and it guarantees you immediate electronic access via your computer or smartphone to your doctors’ notes as well as lab and imaging test results.   Your legal right to the information isn’t new, but healthcare offices and networks have often made it costly charging per page fees and difficult by only providing paper storms.  Many providers were already providing such access, but now everyone must.   Raw information without context may be confusing and terrifying.  Knowing their patients will be receiving results directly, providers should communicate earlier.   https://www.healthit.gov/curesrule/   #patients #portals #healthinformation   

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/Yd9_ca2HR0k   Higher levels of practiced mindfulness were associated with less intellectual decline and reduced depositions of degenerative proteins in the brain.  Canadian neuroscientists report these finding from their study of 261 older adults undergoing cognitive testing and brain imaging.   Those practicing mindfulness regularly scored best consistently on problem-solving tests with little deterioration over time.  They also showed reduced deposits of alpha-beta and tau-amyloid degenerative proteins on PET brain scans.   This study confirms the positive effects of mindfulness on brain function and demonstrates that those who actively exercise their brains are spared many age-related degenerative changes.  Keeping your brain focused yet untethered may well help prevent Alzheimer’s and other dementia.   https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2021.05.17.21257320v1.full.pdf+html   #mindfulness #dementia #amyloid #alzheimers  

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/v-KQZ_DQNL0   When your EKG is interpreted using artificial intelligence, you may find out that your body is years younger or older than your birthday tally would predict.  Cardiologists at the Mayo Clinic draw this conclusion using a convolutional neural network to help read EKGs from 25,144 subjects.   Those with a predicted age 7 to 14 years older, had a 94% higher risk of cardiac death and those with a gap of 14 years or more had triple the risk of death.  Those predicted to be more than 7 years younger had a 78% lower risk of cardiac death.   Control your fate with regular exercise that is the true fountain of youth.   https://academic.oup.com/ehjdh/advance-article/doi/10.1093/ehjdh/ztab043/6248088   #age #ekg #ai #mortality  

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/YHrGxVypUdU   The FDA and Interstate Food Products have recalled Little Hatches Jalapeño Cream Cheese.  This product is contaminated with listeria monocyogenes.  Listeria causes a serious and possibly fatal infection the the very young, elders, and those who are immunosuppressed.  This item was sold in Whole Foods stores.in the Denver, CO metro area.  If you have this product, don’t consume it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund.  More information if available from Interstate Food Products at 1-720-626-9917.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/interstate-food-products-recalls-little-hatches-jalapeno-cream-cheese-because-possible-health-risk   #littlehatches #creamcheese #listeria #recall  

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/9XNyUYDd1LE   The FDA and the Primary Colors Design Corporation are recalling Peppa Pig Chocolate Chip Cookie Gable Box.  This product contains undeclared egg allergen.  Those with an egg allergy could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction after eating these cookies.  If you or a member of your family have an egg allergy, don’t consume these chocolate chip cookies.  Return them to the place of purchase for a refund.  For more information, contact Primary Colors Design at 1-419- 903-0403 or via email at sales@primarycolorscorp.com.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/primary-colors-design-corp-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-egg-peppa-pig-chocolate-chip-cookies   #peppapig #chocolatechipcookies #egg #recall  

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/_LFYXAwulxQ   The FDA and Randall Foods have recalled Randall Beans.  Due to improper processing, the product may contain bacteria including clostridium botulinum.  If ingested, a severe or possibly fatal food poisoning episode could occur.  These beans were sold at retail locations in: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin, and West Virginia.  Do not consume this product but return it to the point of purchase for a refund.  For additional information, contact Randall at 1-513-793-6525.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/randall-foods-inc-initiates-voluntary-recall-all-randall-beans   #randall #beans #clostridium #botulism #recall  

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/rRvM0MLFPvI   The CPSC and Cheyenne Products Mainstay are recalling Cheyenne Folding Chairs and Barstools.  The welded legs may detach from the seat bottom creating falls and injuries.  About 795,000 of these items were sold at Walmart stores and online at Walmart.com.  Stop using these chairs and barstools and contact Cheyenne at 1-833-351-1707 or via email at cheyennerecall@nbg-home.com for a full refund.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Cheyenne-Products-Recalls-Folding-Chairs-and-Barstools-Due-to-Fall-Hazard   #Cheyenne #foldingchairs #barstools #legs #falls #recall  

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/KFqPGBBqqeg   The CPSC and IKEA are recalling IKEA Bowls, Plates and Mugs.  These polylactic or polylactide plastic items may become brittle and leak or crack with hot foods and liquids leaking out causing burns.  Stop using these items and return then to any IKEA store for a full refund.  For more information, reach IKEA at 1-888-966-4532 or online at ikea.com.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/IKEA-Recalls-Bowls-Plates-and-Mugs-Due-to-Burn-Hazard   #ikea #bowls #plates #mugs #plastic #crack #burns #recall ikea, bowls, plates, mugs, plastic, crack, burns, recall

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/v7tQwO7Mxqw   The CPSC and John Deere now recall John Deere XUV590 and XUV590 S4 Gator Utility Vehicles.  A software bug in the engine control unit causes the speedometer and several sped-related safety systems to malfunction causing crash and injury hazards.  About 90 of these vehicles were sold.  Immediately stop using the vehicle and contact your authorized John Deere Dealer at 1-800-537-8233 or online at Deere.com to obtain a free software update.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/John-Deere-Recalls-Gator-Utility-Vehicles-Due-to-Crash-Hazard-Recall-Alert   #johndeere #gator #enginecontrolunit #softwarebug #recall  

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/Irema4MgvIA   The CPSC and Pro Supply Outlet are recalling Pro Supply Outlet Sodium and Potassium Hydroxide.  These lye products contain caustic poisons and must be sold in child-resistant packaging and must be clearly labeled POISON.  Potassium and sodium hydroxide will cause severe chemical burns if they get on the skin or if they are swallowed. These items were sold online at Amazon.com, eBay.com, Etsy.com and prosupplyoutlet.com. If you have these products, immediately move them to a location out of reach of any children and pets in your home.  Contact Pro Supply Outlet at  1-855-248-9059 or via email at PSO5000@ctiinc.biz to secure a replacement in safe packaging with appropriate labeling.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Pro-Supply-Outlet-Recalls-Sodium-and-Potassium-Hydroxide-Products-Due-to-Failure-to-Meet-Child-Resistant-Packaging-Requirement-and-Violation-of-FHSA-Labeling-Requirement-Recall-Alert   #prosupplyoutlet #naoh #koh #lye #poisoning #childproof #recall