Dr. Howard Smith Reports

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/qS04o1s7pTY   From Duke University’s bioengineering department comes a novel method for delivering radiation therapy to pancreatic cancer.   Rather than irradiating the tumor using an external beam, the researchers combined radioactive iodine with a gelatinous material that holds it in close proximity to the cancer.   When combined with traditional chemotherapy, the g...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/kQ1rq-o16Uk   The CDC reports that, as of October 24th, there have been 28,004 Monkeypox cases in the US resulting in 6 deaths.   Two each occurred in New York City and in Chicago.   The other 2 occurred in Nevada and in Maryland.   Around the world 75,568 have been afflicted with the disease that is now referred to in the abbreviated MPV or MPX.   The case density is...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/GVeUfjQU6zg   Cannabis use during the month preceding surgery under general anesthesia may increase your post-operative pain and your need for opioid pain medications.   These conclusions stem from a Cleveland Clinic anesthesiology study of 1681 cannabis users and matched controls from a pool of more than 34,000 patients.   The results were recently reported at the An...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/hCXa8OtM1kg   The two professional societies whose members recommend and perform bariatric surgery now announce their first modifications in the indications for such surgery in more than 30 years.   The 1991 recommendations from The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/zykNllfsRmw   With the continuing invasion of new and more menacing CoVid Omicron subvariants, the CDC now gives us the sobering statistics about the current effectiveness of the first generation, so-called monovalent vaccination shots and boosters.   Using electronic medical record data from 21 hospitals in 18 states over the first 8 months of 2022, the study reports...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/tiIkXGbXWeQ   The FDA and Da Cheng Vegetarian Food Inc.now recall Da Cheng Vegan Drumsticks.   This product contains undeclared egg.   Those with egg allergies could develop serious and life-threatening reactions should they consume these drumsticks.   This affected product with an expiration date of 9/23/2023 was sold in Houston, Texas and in Orange County, South Cal...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/XQ_WGHUAD_A   The FDA and Abbott now recall multiple 2 fluid ounce Similac and Pedialyte products.   The bottles have defective caps that fail to seal leaking to the distinct possibilities of spoilable and microorganism growth.   If children consume these products, they could develop serious gastroenteritis.   The affect brands include Similac Pro-Total ComfortTM, 360...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/1sDa0L9fIfc   The FDA and Hammond Candies are recalling Hammond’s Salted Caramel Cookies.   These cookies contain undeclared peanuts.   Those with allergies to peanuts could develop serious or life-threatening allergic reactions should they ingest these cookies.   The affected cookies are 5 oz. packages with an item #CK15008 with a Best By: 6/29/2023.   If you bought...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/AnqQSvdWyYY   The FDA snd Nestlé USA are recalling Nestlé Toll House Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough with Fudge Filling.   This product has been contaminated with white plastic pieces during the manufacturing process.   These foreign bodies could cause lacerations of lining in the mouth, throat, and other parts of the gastrointestinal tract.   Affected are product...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/7530l1CnzdM   The FDA and Albertsons now announce the recall of Ready Meals Chicken Salad Quad and Chicken Salad Sandwich Club Tray products prepared at certain Albertsons and Safeway stores.   These products contain the undeclared allergen tree nuts in the form of cashews.   The affected products were prepared and sold at Albertsons and Safeway stores in Colorado, Ne...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/Lusl4WIojs8   The FDA and Philips Respironics are recalling CPAP and BIPAP masks with magnetic headgear clips that hold them in place.   The affected masks are: Amara View Full Face Mask, DreamWisp Nasal Mask, DreamWear Full Face Mask, Wisp and Wisp Youth Nasal Mask, and Therapy Mask 3100 NC/SP.   These magnetic masks are a danger to those with implanted medical devic...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/YYRQn0S7VTU   The CPSC and TJX are recalling Mittal International Baby Blankets.   These blankets may unravel with threads becoming loose, detaching, and creating entrapment, strangulation, and choking hazards.   About 108,000 blankets were sold in the US and about 3550 were sold in Canada at HomeGoods, T.J. Maxx and Marshalls stores nationwide.   Stop allowing your c...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/sInwNeQYlw8   The CPSC and Gel Blaster have recalled Gel Blaster SURGE 1.0 toy water guns.   These battery operated toys have lithium-ion battery packs inside their handles that can overheat. ignite, and create fire hazards.     About 62,700 of these toy guns were sold at D2 LLC in Wimberley, Texas; Hey! Joy - Toy Stores in Garden City, N.Y., Bloomington, Minn., and O...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/DptQcPEcxUQ   The CPSC and Backyard Nature Products now recall Birds Choice Hanging and Pole-Mounted Acrylic Bird Baths.   These clear acrylic bowls focus sunlight on nearby wooden surfaces causing them to overheat and ignite.   About 500 of these bird baths were sold at bird and pet supply stores, garden and nursery stores, hardware stores and other retailers nationw...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/_K1boTuI4o8   The CPSC and Aqualung are recalling Apeks Exotec SCUBA Diving Buoyancy Compensator Devices.   The dump valve on these devices sticks in the open position preventing full inflation and triggering loss of buoyancy control and with possible decompression sickness and drowning.   The affected model numbers are BT1380108ML, BT1380108XLXXL, BT1380110ML and BT1...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/8Mv0FHt3eBk   The CPSC and Juvo Plus are recalling Butterfly Net Sets and Army Action Figure Playsets.   These toys contain toxic levels of phthalates and lead that exceed the safe federal limits.   About 22,500 butterfly net sets were sold online at Amazon.com, eBay.com, Facebook.com, Kroger.com, Overstock.com, Target.com, Walmart.com and Wish.com. About 4,500 action...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/pIpg7O3BIjQ   The FDA and Cuisine Innovations Unlimited LLC are recalling Earth Grown Vegan Traditional Falafel and Garlic & Herb Falafel.   These products are contaminated with higa-toxin-producing E. coli.   This bacterium can trigger a nasty gastroenteritis that is particularly dangerous for the very young, older, frail individuals, and those with weak immune syste...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/CeD76zF5aGQ   The FDA and Cut Fruit Express are recalling the Caribou Coffee Fruit and Cheese Plate Item #3818.   This product has contamination with listeria monocytogenes in its already recalled Bree cheese. This bacterium can trigger serious and life-threatening infections in the very young, in older, frail individuals, and in those with weak immune systems.   List...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/lfcnjlHj14E   The FDA and Flowers Foods Inc, are recalling Tastykake and Mrs. Freshley’s Glazed Pies.   These pastries have undisclosed soy.   Those with soy allergies could develop serious and life-threatening allergic reactions after eating these pies.   The pies affected by this recall are the Tastykake and Mrs. Freshley’s branded apple, cherry, and   lemon flavore...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/y2fKZD2DXys   The FDA and Lipari Foods announce the recall of JLM TUB sesame sticks mix and roasted and salted sunflower meat tubs.   These products contain undeclared cashews.   Those with a cashew or a tree nut allergy could develop a severe or life-threatening infection after eating these products.   These products were sold throughout Florida, Georgia, Illinois, I...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/XcPlxTcMGvo   The FDA and Dutch Treat Foods have recalled Craftology This Is My Happy Place Pasta Salad.   This product contains undeclared cashews.   Those with an allergy to cashews could develop serious or life-threatening reactions after ingesting this pasta salad.   All of the affected product has use by dates from 10/4/22 through 10/27/22.   If you purchased thi...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/-UihJwAgQLk   The CPSC and Bombardier are recalling Ski-Doo MY2022 Backcountry 850 E-TEC and 850 E-TEC Turbo snowmobiles.   The fuel injector hose retainer screw may loosen leading to a fuel leak, fires, and burns.   About 62,300 snowmobiles were sold in the US and about 3900 were sold in Canada.   Stop using these snowmobiles and contact your Ski-Doo dealers to arran...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/_4cFaTeJcxY   The CPSC and Ekouaer are recalling Ekouaer children’s bathrobes made of 65% cotton and 35% polyester and sold in both short- and long-sleeved versions and in various colors.   These bathrobes fail to meet federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear and create a risk of burn injuries.   About 9200 bathrobes were sold online at amazon.com.   Do...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/lwzmwBUgk7E   The CPSC and Cressi-sub USA are recalling Scuba Buoyancy Compensator Devices (BCDs) with LP inflator hoses.   This critical unit has defective metal fittings on the inflator hose that produce airflow restriction and failure to inflate or improper inflation of the BCD. These flaws create a drowning hazard for the diver.   About 1350 of these devices were...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/XDbuF8aj6wQ   The CPSC and the Just Play company are recalling Early Learning Center Little Senses Lights and Sounds Shape Sorter Toys.   The red cube may detach from the toy releasing a small white ball that poses a choking hazard for young children.   About 9300 of these toys were sold online at amazon.com.   Two batches are affected: 1420WB01 manufactured on May 21...