Dr. Howard Smith Oncall

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/29wDas_xOXw   Pero Family Farms Food Company is voluntarily recalling its Zucchini Spiral Pesto Side Dish Kit.  This product contains undeclared egg and milk allergens.  Those allergic to these could suffer life-threatening reactions.   This product has been sold in: Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia and Georgia.   Return the product to the point of purchase.  For more information, call the company at 1-561-498-5771.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/pero-family-farms-food-co-issues-alert-undeclared-egg-and-milk-allergens-zucchini-trays   #recall #pesto #egg #milk  

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/q_ZpN3hEIr4   The Meijer Company is recalling its Mixed Nuts with Peanuts and Sea Salt product.  There are undeclared tree-nut allergens, Brazil nuts, contaminating the product.     Those with tree-nut or Brazil nut allergies should not consume this product.  A severe allergic reaction could be life-threatening.   The product as been sold by Meijer superstores in: Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Wisconsin.   Throw the product away or return it to the point of purchase.  For more information, call the company at 1-800-543-3704.    https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/meijer-recalls-select-mixed-nuts-due-undeclared-brazil-nuts-product    #recall #mixednuts #treenuts #brazilnuts  

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/x3Xy--faEb4   Sun Hong Foods of Montebello, CA is recalling its Enoki Mushrooms.  This product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.  Listeria causes serious, sometimes life-threatening illness in the young, old, ill, or immune-compromised.  The product was sold in CA, TX, OR, WA, TX, IL FL.     Return the product to the point of purchase or call the company at 1-323-597-1112.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/sun-hong-foods-inc-recalls-enoki-mushroom-because-possible-health-risk   #recall #mushrooms #listeria

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/IGrRPbKKB2U   The veteran MAO inhibitor phenelzine, branded as Nardil, may help control recurrent prostatic cancer.  Oncologists at USC studied 20 prostatic cancer patients with persistently elevated levels of prostate-specific antigen, PSA, following definitive surgery or radiation therapy for prostatic cancer.   The men were treated with phenelzine 30 mg twice daily for 3 months.  Results showed that 24% had PSA drops of more than 30% and 6% had drops of more than 50%.  The downsides of treatment include dizziness and blood pressure elevation.    Mono-amine oxidase inhibitors block androgen receptor function and prostate cancer growth.  This drug may help fight this second most common cancer in men when other treatment fails.   Mitchell E. Gross, David B. Agus, Tanya B. Dorff, Jacek K. Pinski, David I. Quinn, Olga Castellanos, Patrick Gilmore, Jean C. Shih. Phase 2 trial of monoamine oxidase inhibitor phenelzine in biochemical recurrent prostate cancer. Prostate Cancer and Prost

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/cFniiZPEYsE   Warmer, drier weather in late spring and summer will only slow the coronavirus epidemic by some 18%.  This conclusion stems from a detailed study of CoVid19 infection spread in mainland China provinces that differ from each other in terms of average temperature, humidity, wind, and precipitation.   Only a rise in average temperature and a drop in average  humidity slow CoVid19 disease spread, and the effect is small.   Eighty-two percent of viral disease containment and mitigation must come from other measures.   Bottom line: don’t believe that balmy weather will protect you from coronavirus.  Only you can do that by obsessive hand washing, not touching your face, social isolation, and healthy lifestyles.   https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.03.05.20031872v1.full.pdf   #covid19 #temperature #humidity #spring #summer

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/ubLCDxZ-sTI   The CoVid19 could be transmitted person-to-person via a fecal-oral route as well as by respiratory secretions.  A group of 73 Chinese patients testing positive for respiratory CoVid19 were checked for viral RNA in stool.   Just over half of the infected patients had CoVid19 in their fecal material.  Longitudinal testing revealed that 23% of those continued to show evidence of virus in the gastrointestinal tract even after their respiratory samples turned negative.   This study emphasizes the importance of obsessive cleanliness and repeated handwashing particularly after contacting surfaces in public places, especially public restrooms.  Soap and water for 20 seconds is best, and alcohol hand sanitizers a runner-up.   Xiao F, Tang M, Zheng X, Liu Y, Li X, Shan H, Evidence for gastrointestinal infection of SARS-CoV-2, Gastroenterology (2020), doi: https://doi.org/10.1053/j.gastro.2020.02.055.   #covid19 #coronavirus #fecal #fecaloral  

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/gCXknzkakOU   This novel coronavirus is not transmitted from mother to infant during late-term pregnancy.  British investigators studied 19 pregnant women infected with CoVid19 within 2 weeks of delivery.   Of the 19 women, 84% were symptomatic with disease.   One woman required critical care; there were no maternal deaths.  89% were delivered by c-section and 42% were pre-term deliveries with a mean gestational age of 36.5 weeks.    No CoVid19 was found in amniotic fluid, cord blood, breastmilk, or neonatal throat samples.  This lack of vertical transmission is similar to studies of SARS and MERS during pregnancy.   This tiny, preliminary study is heartening.  More studies of women infected earlier in gestation must now be completed.   https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.03.06.20032144v1.full.pdf   #covid19 #coronavirus #pregnancy #verticaltransmission  

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/FXMiF8xZxmo   The novel Wuhan coronavirus is transmitted from an infected individual during the last 3 days of their incubation period in 2/3s of cases.  This from Wuhan public health scientists after studying 50 infection clusters that included 124 cases.   The calculated mean incubation period for CoVid-19 was just under 5 days and ranged from less than one day to 11 days.  Looking at those who contracted the virus secondarily, 73% of them were infected before those who infected them even developed symptoms themselves.   To halt the spread of virus, those in contact with an infected person up to a week before their diagnosis was made must be quarantined and tested.   https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.03.06.20031955v1.full.pdf   #covid19 #coronavirus #quarantine

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/eQubakkGqM4   The cart basket may break creating sharp ends that can lacerate.  Stop cart use and contact the company at 800-347-8372 for a replacement or refund.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Step2-Recalls-Childrens-Grocery-Shopping-Carts-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard   #recall #step2 #shoppingcart #sharps  

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/CX5D425sVEI   Ishtex Textile Products is recalling these nightgowns.  They fail to meet the federal flammability standard and create a burn risk.  Stop using them and call the company at 800-935-0914 for a refund.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Just-Blanks-Childrens-Nightgowns-Recalled-by-Ishtex-Textile-Products-Due-to-Violation-of-Federal-Flammability-Standard-Burn-Hazard#   #recall #justblanks #nightgown #fire

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/X6C6XPGma6M   These units have faulty internal electric components that may fail, produce overheating, and create a fire.  Stop using the unit and contact Lennox at 800-527-3506.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Lennox-Industries-Recalls-Ductless-Heat-Pumps-Due-to-Fire-Hazard   #lennox #heatpump #fire  

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/G072TYNDQ88   The Ikea Kullen 3 drawer chest, the Safavieh 3 drawer chest, and the Home Depot 4 Drawer Whitewash chest are all unstable unless anchored to the wall.  They could fall over an injure or kill at child.  Stop using them and contact IKEA at 888-966-4532, Safavieh at 866-422-9070,  or Home Depot at 800-466-3337 to arrange for a pickup and a full refund.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/IKEA-Recalls-KULLEN-3-Drawer-Chests-Due-to-Tip-Over-and-Entrapment-Hazards-Consumers-Urged-to-Anchor-Chests-or-Return-for-Refund https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Safavieh-Recalls-Chests-of-Drawers-Due-to-Tip-Over-and-Entrapment-Hazards https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Home-Depot-Recalls-4-Drawer-Whitewash-Chests-Due-to-Tip-Over-and-Entrapment-Hazards   #recall #chest #tipping #ikea #kullen #safavieh #homedepot

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/-ywvOcjJ7Es   A floor lamp sold by this national chain is a fire hazard.  The lamp’s foot switch can overheat and pose a fire hazard.  Owner should immediately stop using the lamp and contact the company for a full refund by calling 844-623-7500.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/RH-Recalls-Floor-Lamps-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Recall-Alert   #restorationhardware #floorlamp #fire  

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/QtsSGfjFjpk   These pjs and robes have been recalled since they fail to meet the flammability standards for children’s nightwear.  Parents should immediately stop using these garments and contact the company at 800-583-9559 for a refund.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Joules-USA-Recalls-Childrens-Pajamas-and-Robes-Due-to-Violation-of-Federal-Flammability-Standard-Burn-Hazard   #joules #pajamas #robes #children

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/7UoQv20mlu0   ECHO is recalling its PB-8010 Backpack Blower and shoulder straps due to projectile risks.  The shoulder straps, plastic buckles, and the anti-static ground wire may be sucked into the blower fan and pieces expelled at high velocity with resulting lacerations and penetrating injuries.  Contact the company at 800-432-3246 for next steps and to arrange a repair.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/ECHO-Recalls-Backpack-Blowers-and-Replacement-Shoulder-Straps-Due-to-Laceration-and-Impact-Hazards#   #echo #blower #backpackblower  

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/QJlBNLJgyi0   The US Preventive Services Task Force has updated its 2013 recommendation and now calls for testing of those 18 to 79 years of age for Hepatitis C virus.  This virus is the most common virus circulating in the blood of Americans and is responsible for more deaths than the top 60 other reportable infectious diseases combined.  Cases of HepC had skyrocketed nearly 4 times over the past 10 years.  Ask your doctor about arranging the test.   https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2762186   #hepatitisc #screening  

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/P8V4d3XQpQ4   The FDA has ordered an upgrade of the warnings for montelukast, branded as Singulair and sold as a generic product as well.  This drug can trigger dangerous mind-altering side effects including suicidal thoughts and actions.  This drug is used by children and adults for management of allergies and asthma.  It is used for seasonal allergic rhinitis for those 2 years and older and for exercise-induced asthma for those 6 years and older.     The FDA recommends that parents and patients using this drug be aware of the risks and speak with doctors about alternative medications.  Those with pre-existing psychiatric illness should not use the drug.  Please report any and all adverse effects while using montelukast Singuair to the FDA at 1-800-332-1088.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/medical-product-safety-information/singulair-montelukast-and-all-montelukast-generics-strengthened-boxed-warning-due-restricting-use   #warning #suicide #depression #singulair #montelukast #aller

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/bz00qLdGx3M   Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc. has recalled its Tuscan Herb Chopped Salad Kit due to undeclared allergens including peanut, wheat, and tree nuts.  Eating this product could produce life-threatening allergic reactions.  Do not use this product and call Dole at 1-800-356-3111 for a refund.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/dole-fresh-vegetables-inc-announces-voluntary-limited-recall-h-e-b-branded-tuscan-herb-salad-kit-due   #recall #dole #choppedsalad #peanuts #wheat #treenuts  

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/UOovkM8gKHY   Whole Foods is recalling it Green Chile Chicken Tamales due to undeclared milk. This is a danger to those with milk allergies.  Return the product to the store with your proof of purchase for a refund.  For more info, call 1-844-936-8255.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/allergy-alert-issued-undeclared-milk-green-chile-chicken-tamales-sold-whole-foods-market-stores   #recall #wholefoods #tamales

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/7NJGQaWopTE   Vita Food Products of Chicago is voluntarily recalling its Vita Wild Herring in Wine Sauce.  The product may contain undeclared sour cream, a risk for those with milk allergies.  Lot # 03609 is contaminated.  Contact the company at 800-989-8482 to ask questions or request a refund.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/vita-food-products-issues-voluntary-recall-mislabeled-vita-wild-herring-wine-sauce-containing   #recall #wildherring #vita