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Dr. Eric Cadesky MD
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Father, husband, doctor, writer, traveler. Here for respectful discussion and learning. Teaching, one post at a time. 2018-19 President @DoctorsofBC #WHOFides
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We're living longer

but heart disease is the leading cause of death

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Heart disease remains leading cause of death, despite declining overall mortality
The rate of heart disease-related deaths declined from 2022 to 2023, but cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of mortality in the U.S. and globally, accounting for one death every 34…
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February 17, 2026 at 1:02 PM
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Environment and exposure matter a lot to young brains

This study linked infant screen time with slower brain function in the teen years

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Infant screen time linked to anxiety, slow decision-making in teen years
High levels of screen time before age 2 years were linked to slower decision-making and increased anxiety in teenage years, according to an observational cohort study published in The Lancet. “Early…
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February 16, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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Yet another study provides even more evidence for the safety and effectiveness for COVID vaccination on mothers and babies

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COVID-19 vaccination reduces risk for maternal hospitalization, preterm birth
COVID-19 vaccination reduced the risk for severe illness in pregnant patients as well as preterm birth and stillbirth, according to a study of nearly 20,000 pregnancies published in JAMA.The data…
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February 15, 2026 at 5:02 PM
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Health costs are a significant burden for many Americans

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Q&A: Burdensome health care costs 'far more common' than previous analyses estimated
Burdensome health care spending in the United States is a wide-reaching issue that requires multiple solutions, according to an expert. Adam Gaffney, MD, MPH, an assistant professor of medicine…
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February 14, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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Should doctors wear short sleeves?

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Long sleeves of health workers commonly hold bacteria
The long sleeves of health care workers were frequently contaminated with bacteria, and some sleeves harbored multiple pathogens, according to findings from a prospective observational study. The…
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February 13, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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Older parents may be associated with an increased risk of Down Syndrome

but they provide enviroments that lower their children's risk for food allergy

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Older age at childbirth linked to lower odds for food allergy, wheezing in offspring
Offspring of women aged 35 years or older vs. 25 to 29 years at childbirth were less likely to have food allergy reactions, wheezing and house dust mite sensitization, according to results published…
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February 12, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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As environmental protections laws are weakened in several countries, studies show how many parts of the body are affected by air pollution

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Exposure to air pollution linked to risk for motor neuron disease, rapid progression
Air pollution was associated with risk for developing motor neuron disease such as ALS and likely contributes to an accelerated disease course following a diagnosis for individuals in Sweden,…
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February 11, 2026 at 5:05 PM
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People with eczema beware:

Even products labelled "hypoallergenic" at dollar stores have at least one major allergen

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Most dollar store products contain contact dermatitis allergens
Dollar store products carry a high allergen burden for patients with limited financial resources who are practicing allergen avoidance for contact dermatitis, according to a study.Allergen avoidance…
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February 10, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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Study: Almost half of people with hypothyroidism are misdiagnosed or inappropriately treated

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Abnormal TSH levels common for adults with hypothyroidism receiving levothyroxine therapy
Most adults with hypothyroidism receiving levothyroxine did not have a thyroid-stimulating hormone level within reference range, researchers reported in a study published in Clinical Endocrinology.…
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February 9, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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A smart watch can
*tell time
*send texts
*make calls
*detect atrial fibrillation

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Smartwatch screening detects new-onset AF in patients at risk for stroke
Remote screening with a smartwatch detected new-onset atrial fibrillation more often vs. standard care among patients at elevated risk for stroke, researchers reported. Use of smartwatch…
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February 8, 2026 at 6:01 PM
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Not just the liver:

study links alcohol use to almost double the risk for colon #cancer

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Consistent heavy drinking may double colorectal cancer risk
An analysis of more than 88,000 U.S. adults provides new insights into how duration and extent of alcohol consumption may affect colorectal cancer risk.Current and consistent heavy alcohol intake…
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February 7, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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On this Wear Red day,

consider the toll heart takes on women

and how much we can improve their care

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Q&A: What makes women’s heart health different – and why it matters
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for women. Despite advancements in awareness and research, gaps remain in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease in women.February is…
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February 6, 2026 at 5:35 PM
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Political decisions at the EPA mean that the EPA no longer mentions as many harms of air pollution

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EPA excluding lives saved from air pollution cost calculations a ‘disservice’
When making rules on fine particulate matter and ozone limits, the EPA will no longer calculate the monetary value of lives saved due to lowering these air pollutants, according to The New York…
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February 6, 2026 at 2:05 PM
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1 in 10 people suffer from hand eczema

This is the worst time of year

but moisturizing (and anti-inflammatories) can help greatly

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Q&A: Managing ‘the biggest triggers’ for chronic hand eczema with Bruce Brod, MD
The cold, dry air of winter brings challenges for those with chronic hand eczema. Chronic hand eczema (CHE), defined as hand eczema lasting 3 months or longer or relapsing twice or more within a…
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February 5, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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Even "mild" asthma can turn serious quickly in kids

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Confront asthma myths to improve patient outcomes
Asthma is one of the most prevalent chronic inflammatory respiratory diseases across the globe, with a significant increase in mortality and morbidity in recent years, affecting all age groups…
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February 4, 2026 at 5:06 PM
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If you are elderly, thin, or muscular, regular kidney tests may not be as accurate as Cystatin-C

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Cystatin C- and creatinine-based eGFR discrepancies linked to adverse kidney, CV outcomes
Major differences between eGFR based on cystatin C compared with creatinine were associated with higher rates for all-cause mortality, CV events and kidney failure for outpatients, according to data…
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February 3, 2026 at 1:55 PM
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The HPV vaccine prevents many types of cancers

Simplifying it to a single dose may increase how many youth we protect

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Study: One dose of HPV vaccine on par with two doses
A single dose of either bivalent or nonvalent HPV vaccine was just as protective as the standard two doses of either vaccine in preventing HPV16 or HPV18, according to a study published in he New…
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February 2, 2026 at 4:04 PM
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How angry are American doctors about the unscientific changes to children's immunization schedule?

They're suing the government

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Physicians sue to block changes to child vaccine schedule
The American Academy of Pediatrics and five other medical professional societies are asking a court to undo HHS’s recent overhaul of the childhood vaccine schedule. The AAP, American College of…
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February 1, 2026 at 1:55 PM
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We are all ingesting microplastics

The effects on our health remain to be seen

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Microplastics and nanoplastics in the human diet - Nature Health
Environmental nanoplastics and microplastics enter the human gut where they encounter biological-selective barriers; the plausibility of plastics crossing these barriers is reviewed based on an…
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January 31, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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If you're going to learn CPR

(and you should)

don't do it like you see on TV

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TV CPR often not reflective of real-world scenarios
Many TV depictions of CPR for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest not only made errors in correct technique but may skew public perception of the demographics and settings in which cardiac arrests occur,…
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January 30, 2026 at 4:55 PM
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AI is helping in many areas of heath care

When is comes to liver cancer, the results are not quite ready for prime time

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January 29, 2026 at 1:55 PM
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We may not be winning the war on drugs

We may not be winning the war on autocracy

But we are winning the war on some cancers

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‘Stunning victory’: 70% of people with cancer survive at least 5 years
A new American Cancer Society report highlights major improvements in cancer survivorship.About 70% of people in the U.S. diagnosed with cancer between 2015 and 2021 survived at least 5 years. Only…
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January 28, 2026 at 1:55 PM
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Add 'better skin' to the many benefits of weight loss

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Weight-loss interventions may improve psoriasis severity, quality of life
Incorporating weight-loss interventions improved psoriasis severity and quality of life for patients with overweight or obesity, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis.Approximately 80%…
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January 27, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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How should antidepressants be tapered?

Slowly

and with support

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Comparison of antidepressant deprescribing strategies in individuals with clinically remitted depression: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
Antidepressants are recommended for moderate-to-severe depression and anxiety, but concerns exist around overprescribing, long-term use, and paucity o…
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January 26, 2026 at 4:55 PM
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Weight loss medication like Ozempic can help get you to your goal,

but it won't keep you there without other changes

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Discontinuing weight loss drugs tied to weight regain
Stopping weight loss medication led to weight regain and reversed improvements in cardiometabolic markers in under 2 years, according to a new systematic review and meta-analysis.The data also…
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January 25, 2026 at 8:00 PM