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MEDEO, and also email

MEDEO, and also email

Jul 24, 2022, 1:12 PM

I reminder of the limitations of Medeo and at our inability to use email for medical information.

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I put together some newish diet information

I put together some newish diet information

May 1, 2022, 3:44 PM

Summary of multiple resources

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Where are we at with Covid?

Where are we at with Covid?

Apr 2, 2022, 10:53 AM

There has been a shift in the public health messaging, at a time that the epidemic is on another new rampage.

This message is primarily aimed at my patients, especially those with IBD.

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Recent publication on risk for gastric cancer related to PPI therapy

Recent publication on risk for gastric cancer related to PPI therapy

Apr 2, 2022, 10:50 AM

I have analyzed this recent publication, as best as possible, and provided my opinion, and the clinical relevance. I think the initial conclusion is not particularly helpful or useful for patients who have to stay on PPI therapy.

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Biosimilars and nonmedical switching

Biosimilars and nonmedical switching

Jul 5, 2021, 8:11 AM

As of July, 2021, based on the extensive information available, I am not able to submit “appeals”  concerning the potential nonmedical switch from originator biologic agent for IBD, to a biosimilar agent.

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Still here, and still posting, less often.

Still here, and still posting, less often.

May 30, 2021, 11:52 AM

Difficult to keep up with the Covid-19 stuff, and especially vaccines, IBD etc - here are some links.

Also some new info on CRC (colorectal cancer) screening, and some older info about CRC and IBD.

Stay well.

EL

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The latest on Covid-19 vaccines

The latest on Covid-19 vaccines

Jan 17, 2021, 2:56 PM

Here is the latest information that we have been able to pull together about the Covid-19 vaccine.

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Still Here - Still Posting

Still Here - Still Posting

Aug 19, 2020, 11:14 AM

Read my latest thoughts in today's post.

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Update during COVID-19

Update during COVID-19

Apr 29, 2020, 12:23 PM

Here is a random collection of thoughts and information sources to help you through this pandemic

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Virtual Care

Virtual Care

Apr 5, 2020, 12:21 PM

Covid-19 requires all physicians to evolve towards virtual care

We require your consent, which is assumed if you communicate with us by email or telephone.

New patients will be asked to complete a questionnaire, and provide signed consent to use virtual care.

Please read this document

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COVID-19 UPDATE

COVID-19 UPDATE

Mar 28, 2020, 3:29 PM

Where are we at end of march

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CURRENT SITUATION AT OUR OFFICE AND AT RVH, AS OF MARCH 16TH

CURRENT SITUATION AT OUR OFFICE AND AT RVH, AS OF MARCH 16TH

Mar 15, 2020, 11:12 AM

Link for IBD patients

Link for office/RVH patients

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Update on probiotics

Update on probiotics

Jan 16, 2020, 8:25 PM

Here is a trustworthy review of an important paper describing the internet information on probiotics

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Office email and especially if you are flaring

Office email and especially if you are flaring

Dec 14, 2019, 10:11 AM

WE cannot accept email with medical information.  We are improving our telephone system so that we can take your messages.

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Acid reflux treatment and naturopath advice

Acid reflux treatment and naturopath advice

Nov 9, 2019, 9:39 AM

It saddens me to meet patients whose symptoms and serious diseases are worsened, or not treated, by advice from people who claim to be health practitioners.

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Bad week for understanding red meat risk

Bad week for understanding red meat risk

Oct 12, 2019, 6:15 PM

New study suggests red meat, and even processed meat (ie bacon), is not bad for you?!

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Carcinogen in ranitidine (Zantac and generic)?

Carcinogen in ranitidine (Zantac and generic)?

Sep 24, 2019, 5:28 PM

In the last week, Health Canada has ordered that companies that sell ranitidine should stop distribution until further information is available.  This is not a recall, which means that current supplies can continue to be sold and taken.

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Barrie Dietitians are available through your Primary Care Practitioner

Barrie Dietitians are available through your Primary Care Practitioner

Sep 19, 2019, 5:30 PM

Ask your family doctor or nurse practitioner to see a dietitian, linked to the Barrie Family Health Team - see the link below. They even have access to your health-record, if you want.

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New Study on the Dangers of Soft Drinks (Maybe Not?)

New Study on the Dangers of Soft Drinks (Maybe Not?)

Sep 11, 2019, 1:05 PM

A recent publication reports on in association between soft drinks and mortality (in 10 European countries).  It would be easy to misinterpret the study, and quite likely that the study will be misinterpreted in the lay press.

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Met some excellent dietitians recently, available to YOU, at Zehrs/Loblaws

Met some excellent dietitians recently, available to YOU, at Zehrs/Loblaws

Aug 11, 2019, 11:16 AM

Information about Barrie dietitians available to you (as well as those through your FP or NP)

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Trying to get my mind around global warming - and the connection with diet...

Aug 11, 2019, 9:59 AM

Here are some interesting links and sources...

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Updating my GI knowledge at Harvard Medical School - June 3-7

Updating my GI knowledge at Harvard Medical School - June 3-7

Jun 3, 2019, 6:15 PM

At an outstanding conference in Boston listening to world experts in Gastroenterology

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Update on PPI (reflux treatment)

Update on PPI (reflux treatment)

Jun 1, 2019, 7:46 PM

PPI and CTV May 5, 2019

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