Dr. Howard Smith Oncall

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/xQ7aKxrVGVg A new meta-analysis just published by the Oregon Health and Science University identifies nearly 400 important changes in medical and surgical therapy guidelines as a result of over 3000 randomized, controlled studies.  This type of official policy shift by medical authorities is officially called a “medical reversal.”   I want you to know about the most important reversals so that you can take advantage of the latest recommendations and pass them along to your family and friends.  Let’s take a look at 8 key reversals mentioned by the researchers: When a pregnant women’s membranes break, it is better to wait then to induce immediate delivery. Routine screening mammography for all women under 50 is unnecessary. Wearable devices do not promote weight loss despite their promotion of more exercise. Use of machines to deliver chest compressions for CPR outside the hospital offers no advantages over a person pushing on the chest. External hip protectors do not prevent hip fra