Dr. Howard Smith Reports

Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/y45ok4Y3Lig   The good ole nausea drug, Compazine or prochlorperazine, prevents tumor cells from hiding surface receptors that immunotherapy drugs require for the kill.   Oncologists at Australia’s University of Queenland studied this receptor hiding process called endocytosis in both human cells and a mouse model.   Studying human squamous cell carcinoma cells, they ob...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/O3ptZogfbiU   A simple lab test, the serum ferritin level, can help diagnose a deadly hyper-stimulation of the immune system triggered by coronavirus.   Each hospitalized CoVid19 patient should have the test, but some docs aren’t aware of it.   Chinese investigators, treating CoVid19 patients in Wuhan, found that the 13 most severely affected compared with 27 having m...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/aONWORsgY5Y     When the language your employ in your social posts becomes more formal and, well irritated,   you likely have medical treatment or, worse, a hospital visit, just ahead.   This observation comes from a Stony Brook University and University of Pennsylvania study that analyzed, using artificial intelligence techniques, the Facebook posts and medical recor...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/eTOJda0q0qc   The coronavirus creates   lethal multi-organ damage in part by inducing an of the immune system hyperstimulation known as a cytokine storm.   Ironically, social isolation to halt the spread of the CoVid19 epidemic may make a cytokine storm worse.   A new British meta-analysis of 30 studies found a solid connection between social distancing and a rise in...

Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/PrZ_RedteMA   Kichler Lighting LLC of Cleveland OH is recalling its Kichler 52 inch LEDfly Ceiling Fans.   There are defective arms holding the blades, and they may spin off during use and cause injury or worse.   There have been 62 reports of the blade irons breaking and/or blues detaching.   These units have been sold at Lowe’s stores and online through lowes.com .  ...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/52yv1vdd9K8   Homestar North America of Dallas, TX is recalling its Finch 3 drawer dresser.   These units are unstable unless anchored to the wall.   They can fall over on children or pets causing severe injuries or death.   These units have been sold through amazon.com , hayneedle.com , overstock.com , walmart.com , and other online retailers.   If you have one of th...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/EGAwo-NBOzo   All tests for coronavirus look for CoVid19 genetic fingerprints in the cells captured relatively painlessly on a Q-tip from the nose or throat.   To fingerprint the genetic material from those cells, it is first multiplied and then probed using a test called reverse-transcriptase n polymerase chain reaction or PCR.   The genes in the patient material are...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/DNdn86GzpRk   WinCo Foods, LLC. of Boise, ID is recalling its Frozen Blackberries and Frozen Berry Medley.   Both products may be contaminated with Norovirus.   This highly contagious virus frequently causes cruise ship epidemics and triggers a severe gastroenteritis. The young, elders, or immunocompromised may have a critical infection.   The product was sold in WinC...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/2cAU8c-K0Cw   Even in a non-smoking theater, you breathe dangerous levels of tobacco-generated toxins carried in on clothing.   Environmental scientists at Yale measured levels of dangerous chemicals floating in the air during movies frequented by non-smokers versus flicks viewed by smokers.   Analyzing theater air by gas chromatography showed that more hazardous vola...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/yerTUeUS_8E   Yamaha has voluntarily recalled its Line 6 Relay G10 Digital Wireless Guitar System. And its charging cable.   The lithium battery may overheat forcing off the battery cover risking both fire and injuries.   If your have the unit, stop using it and call Yamaha at 1-877-865-4636 to obtain more information about a firmware fix for the unit and a replacemen...

  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 prod...

  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: M...

  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 com...

  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 dail...

  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 averag...

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 continu...

  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% w...

  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...

  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...

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.  ...

  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 #floorl...

  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-Standar...

  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...