Dr. Howard Smith Reports

Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/nbwuw_LkAmg   The much touted hydroxychloroquine or HCQ does not appear to reduce infection severity or save lives.   This according to a newly pre-published French study of 181 patients with CoVid19 pneumonia.   The data shows that 20% of HCQ-treated patients versus 22% of non-treated patients required ICU care or died with 7 days of admission. Twenty-seven percent of...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/6pHfLHXvumo   BCG is a well-behaved version of the tuberculosis bacterium that incites a vigorous immune response to itself and appears to activate the body’s immune system to other germs as well.   Studies have shown that BCG vaccination drives a 70% reduction in adult respiratory tract infections and a 30-50% reduction in childhood mortality.     The evidence that t...

x Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/eSuVw_PTIxg   Your olfactory sense departs with virus arrival in your body yet returns completely in some 74% as infection wanes.   UC San Diego researchers report these findings after studying 59 CoVid positive and 203 CoVid negative patients.   The majority of those reporting sensory changes with infection suffered a profound loss of smell and taste with onset of in...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/QpBicOoBuE4   Those with inflammatory bowel disease who become symptomatic and test positive for CoVid19 should speak with their doctors about discontinuing their specialized IBD medications.   The American Gastroenterological Association recommends this step in their just-released guidelines.   Many of the anti-inflammatory medications including steroids, salicylates...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/m2bW6n7NBKs   To safely reopen society during the CoVid era, we must all accept that vaccination and viral treatments are safe and effective.   Psychologists at Texas Tech now report the reasons some deny such lifesaving medical interventions.   The researchers surveyed 158 participants with profound negative feelings about vaccines: so-called vaccine deniers.   These...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/B_IQ53RXBrY   The South Korean Centres for Disease Control and Prevention report at least 124 relapsed cases of CoVid19.   These are patients who tested positive, clinically recovered from the disease, tested virus-negative several times, but then redeveloped symptoms and positive tests.   This represents 1.1% of the 10,591 cases to date and 1.6% of the recovered case...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/ZR0e2YI_Ka0   Does tapping, humming, slurping, and loud chewing drive you nuts?   You may have misophonia that is a real disorder with real differences in your brain wiring.   For years, many professionals doubted   the existence of this problem.   Then, after study by groups in Australia and the UK over the past decade, the annoyance by repetitive sounds has been fou...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/p6cyIpN1eVE   Obese persons are 7 times more likely to require intubation and mechanical ventilation for a CoVid infection.   French researchers now report these results following their study of 124 CoVid patients admitted to intensive care.   More than three-quarters of these patients were overweight or obese.   Their disease severity increased with increasing weight...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/V0dacU6ES1I   The FDA and DSD Merchandisers Inc. of Livermore CA is recalling Roasted-Salted Deluxe Mixed Nuts 10 oz. size.   This product may contain undeclared peanuts, a risk for peanut-allergic individuals.   If you have this product, return it to the point of purchase.   For more info, reach the company at 1-925-449-2044.   https://bit.ly/3aaPVIA   #recall #nuts...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/0FUbP57rlco   The FDA announces 3 more Korean Enoki Mushroom recalls.   The producers involved: Sun Hong Foods of Montebello, CA;   Guan’s Mushroom Co. of Commerce, CA; H&C Food Inc. Of Brooklyn, NY.   Recall reason: contamination with Listeria.   Ingesting this organism triggers high fevers, severe headaches, stiffness, nauseas, abdominal pain and diarrhea.   Pregnan...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/RtDaP6MJ-xU Shells that engulf influenza viruses preventing their infectivity may someday prevent the seasonal flu without vaccines.   German researchers report successful use of this strategy in pre-clinical trials.   The researchers take phages, viruses that ordinarily attack bacteria, and empty out their genetic material.   They adapt these empty nanoshells for att...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/b-pkrxQmsPY   Can’t believe how fast your hair is greying during the CoVid crisis?   It isn’t the cheap hair dye your stylist uses to keep you coming back often.   Turns out that relentless stress grays your hair at record speeds.   Just ask Marie Antoinette. Legend has it that her locks whitened overnight before her trip to the guillotine.   Extreme stress ramps up t...

  Vidcast: https://youtu.be/APXe9NaJ-B8   Those with O positive blood are 20% less likely to test positive for the coronavirus and AB blood 44% less likely.   Those with A positive blood are 38% more likely to be positive.   The Biomedical Informatics unit at Columbia has just pre-published this data after their analysis of over 1500 patients seen at two New York City hospitals.   Various blood gr...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/J0XoqkE547U   ACE inhibitors and Angiotensin Receptor Blocking medications appear to help hypertensive patients fightCoVid19 infections.   Chinese investigators now report a series of 564 hospitalized CoVid19 patients and British researchers a series of 205.   Those Chinese on the angiotensin-related medications were 5 times less likely to develop a severe case of pne...

Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/LdtmtKWujfc   The viral RNA, polymerase blocker remdesivir drives better oxygenation for two-thirds of patients with life-threatening CoVid19 infections.   The drug improves survival of ventilator-dependent patients by anywhere from 40 to 84%   A global collaborative study, led by researchers at LA’s Cedar-Sinai Hospital, followed 53 patients though to completion of a 1...

x Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/IbrJaVthGac   Just how well do face masks work to block the spread of virus.   Researchers from Case-Western U and Ohio State University studied the dispersion of artificially-created droplets through cloth masks of various designs mimicking an infected sneeze.   A single layered mask constructed of various fabric types reduce the droplet spread to less than 1 foot.  ...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/O52Z-1S5OUg   CoVid19 aerosols from an unknowingly infected neighbor can easily infect you as you shop or walk.   Finnish researchers, studying the production and spread of virus-laden microdroplets, show that a single cough generates a cloud of virus aerosol that can waft for minutes over several aisles in a grocery store.   The cough also sprinkles nearly shelves an...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/jF0jPtpU66E   The FDA and Whole Foods announce a recall on Whole Foods Minestrone Soup.   This product may have undeclared milk.   If ingested by a milk-allergic individual, the soup could trigger a life-threatening allergic reaction.   This soup was sold in 32 states in plastic deli containers and in plastic bags.   If you purchased this soup, do not consume it.   Re...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/vKPWzGbe0IQ   The US Consumer Product Safety Commission and Pass and Seymour of Syracuse, NY announce a recall on their Commercial-Grade Tamper Resistant Duplex Receptacles.   This receptacle has a manufacturing defect that forces the consumer to force a plug into the slots thereby leading to plug blade overheating and fire risk.   If you have one of these installed,...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/uIh27s9PobY   The USDA announces that Jowett Farms Corporation of Canada is recalling more than 42,000 pounds of raw port imported into the US.   This material has been used to create multiple Jewel-Oslo products including Sheboygan Brand Bratwurst, Mild Italian Sausage, and Hot Italian Sausage.   This pork has not been properly inspected.   The recalled product bears...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/z-pWpYW7TlA   In a USDA alert, ConAgra of Russellville, AK is recalling its Healthy Choice POWER BOWLS Chicken Feta & Farro.   The bowl is contaminated with small rocks.   The Lot involved is 5006002320.   If you have this product, throw it away after contacting ConAgra Consumer Care at 1-800-672-8240.   https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/recalls-and-pub...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/6B6hRwUK_sM   The Manhattan Toy Co. is recalling its Musical Lili Llama Toy.   The screws that attach the spinning flowers to the sides of the toy may become loose, fall off, and pose a choking hazard for young children.   These toys were sold nationwide and in Canada through Amazon, the company’s website, and at independent toy stores.   Take the toy away from your c...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/12ZhSOTERWE   Stelpro Design of Quebec, Canada is recalling is Sonoma Wall Fan Heaters.   An internal part fails to meet flammability standards and the unit is a fire hazard.   If you have this heater installed, stop using it and call Stelpro at 1-844-783-5776 to arrange for a replacement.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Stelpro-Design-Recalls-Sonoma-Wall-Fan-Heat...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/YVv8KkB7Q6o   The Continuum Sales and Marketing Co. of Port Washington, NY has recalled its Lenox 2.5 QT Whistling Stainless Steel Tea Kettle.   These kettles are defective and can expel hot water while heating posing a burn hazard to consumers.   These tea kettles have been sold at Burlington, HomeGoods, Home Sense, Marshalls, T.J. Maxx, Tuesday Morning, and Winners...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/H1zXuFDjnOY   Allergy sufferers!   Coating nasal linings with a gel could reduce your seasonal misery without using stronger drugs.   German researchers report this finding after studying 18 adults with known allergies.   The subjects were randomized to receive either gel or no treatment during 4 hour sessions in a pollen chamber.   Nasal gel significantly squelched a...