Dr. Howard Smith Reports

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/dw5SAPesAAI   The CPSC and Residential Elevators, Inc. have recalled the following models including Easy Rider, Horizon Lift, Luxury Lift, Luxury Lift Hydraulic, Luxury Lift Traction and RE residential elevators.   These elevators may have a dangerous gap between the outer and inner doors or gates that can lead to injuries or death for a young child caught in the gap....

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/6foikVpgv1Q   The CPSC and Future Motion have recalled Onewheel GT Electric Skateboards.   The board’s front footpad   control may fail to disengage after the rider has dismounted while the board is in motion permitting the skateboard to continue operating creating an injury hazard to bystanders.   About 20,500 of these skateboards have been sold in the US line at one...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/A_eWEeGOI7o   The CPSC and 4Moms are recalling MamaRoo Baby Swings, versions 1.0 through 4.0, and RockaRoo Baby Rockers.   The restraint straps, if not in use, may dangle below the seat and possibly strangle any infant crawling around these swings and rockers.   About 2 million MamaRoo swings and 220,000 RockaRoo rockers were sold in the US and about 60,000 MamaRoo sw...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/-1L4izky4uo   The FDA and the HEB company are recalling HEB Creamy Creations Light Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream. This ice cream contains undeclared wheat.   Those with a wheat or gluten allergy or with celiac disease could develop a serious allergic reaction after ingesting this ice cream.   The half gallon packages have a best buy date of Jan 6 2023 and were sold in...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/lDf7Ochu6Gg   The FDA and Distributor RFR, LLC announce the recall of SANGTER Energy Supplement.   This supplement contains undeclared sildenafil, the generic name for the erectile dysfunction drug Viagra, making it an unapproved drug with unproven safety and effectiveness.   This supplement is a danger for those taking any nitrate-containing drugs such as nitroglycer...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/1rmjTdl1d60   The FDA and Wilbur’s of Maine Chocolate Confections now recall Wilbur’s Milk Chocolate Covered Blueberries.   The 8 oz. packages of these chocolate covered blueberries also contain chocolate covered almonds.   Those with almond allergies could develop serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume these blueberry candies.   The affected p...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/pQGyCcgjBik   The FDA and Lyons Magnus LLC now recall variously branded and flavored drinks.   These include: Lyons Ready Care Dairy and Nutritional Drinks; Lyons Barista Style beverages; Pirq chocolate, vanilla, caramel and strawberry drinks; Lucerna chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry drinks, Aloha protein drinks, Intelligentsia coffee and oat latte; Kate Farms pedia...

B Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/BdjikAhITsE   The FDA and the Edgewell Personal Care Company have recalled Banana Boat Hair & Scalp Sunscreen Spray.   This product has trace levels of benzene which has apparent origins in the propellent used to generate the spray.   Benzene is a carcinogen that enters the body via inhalation, ingestion, or skin penetration.   The affect products have expiration date...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/TGSSf-I_9Tg   The CPSC and Makita USA Inc. now recall Makita Cordless Hedge Trimmers.   The teal-colored blade guard on these hedge trimmers is missing creating laceration hazards for users.   About 2600 of these hedge trimmers were sold in the US at home improvement stores, hardware stores and other independent outdoor power equipment stores nationwide and online at...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/td9JaYCpLPA   The CPSC and DeWALT have recalled DeWALT 12-inch Sliding Compound Miter Saws.   The rear safety guard on this mitre saw may detach or break creating the possibilities that the user could sustain deep lacerations from the exposed saw blade and that projectiles could strike the user or bystanders.   About 1,364,000 of these saws were sold in the US and abo...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/_B8cbVV5Ouo   Here is some notable healthcare-related business news for this 1st Week of August, 2022.   A California OBGYN is putting together the financing to create   an off-shore women’s reproductive clinic.   The ship will be named PRROWESS which stands for “Protecting Reproductive Rights of Women Endangered by State Statutes.”   Anchored offshore in federal wate...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/nsq6RTRCqbk   Here are the quickie reports about cutting edge medical and healthcare discoveries this 1st Week of August, 2022.   Neuroblastoma, the development of cancer in the involuntary nervous system, is a deadly disease for children 5 years and younger.   Now a group of biologists at Virginia Commonwealth University have identified a compound called SHP099 that...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/T2TNGuTrYTM   You’ve seen them on TV offering you an unbelievable option to conventional Medicare.   Some of your favorite public figures are pitching this stuff.   (Broadway Joe,vComedian Jimmy Walker, and Star Trek’s favorite commander Bill Shatner). They’re talking about Medicare Part C which is another name for a Medicare Advantage Plan.   Is there really an advan...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/sDEjgSu834Y   Comments about CoVid on Twitter are a reflection of what is going through the minds of the public as well as often being misinformation.     But what do health care workers think about CoVid.   Researchers in the UK and in Canada analyzed 2588 tweets from health care workers about CoVid, Long CoVid, and the public’s reaction to the CoVid challenge lookin...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/6NlU0DWEN_0   Those with Long-haul CoVid, sometimes called Post Acute Sequelae of SARS-Covid2 or PASC, suffer from a distinct pattern of signs and symptoms.   A collaborative study of 5562 American CoVid survivors was led by researchers at the University of Miami and UC-Irvine.   The analysis revealed 5 characteristic findings in CoVid Long-haulers.   These included:...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/wCUz9n6QOkQ   Even a double dose of Plan B, levonorgestrel, the most common morning after pill, fails to significantly reduce the chances of ovulation and therefore pregnancy in obese women.   Oregon Health and Science University investigators studied 70 women with a mean age of 28, a mean body mass index of 38, and a body weight of greater than 175 pounds.   The grou...

    Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/c4Ol1ZINFo0   Primary CoVid infections occurred half as often and secondary transmission was 72% lower in schools that mandated universal masking vs those where masking was optional.   This the conclusion of a multistate observational study led by Duke University researchers during the last 6 months of 2021.   Data from 1,112,899 students and 157,069 school staff in...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/utqGh5aJvwg   Monkeypox, the orthopox viral infection typically only occurring in Africa, is rapidly spreading around the world.   As of August 4th, the total number of worldwide cases was 26,864 with all but 345 occurring in countries where this disease has not been previously reported.   Though not usually fatal, at least 77 Africans have died and an additional 5 de...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/L3GrfbVVXSs   The FDA and Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc.announce the recall of Marutomo Dashi Soup Base.   This product has undeclared what and soy.   Those will soy allergies, wheat allergies, gluten sensitivities, and celiac disease can develop serious allergic reactions after ingesting this product.   The affected product has best buy date between July 1, 2021 and Jul...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/Em9TU8x5nkA   The FDA and Vi-Jon LLC are extending the recall of multi-branded Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative Oral Solutions to include cherry and grape flavors as well as the initially recalled lemon flavor.   Again, the brands involved include: Best Choice, Care One, Cariba, Cruz Blanc, CVS,   Discount Drug Mart, Equaline, Equate Exchange Select, Family Wellness,...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/jIgeCuod-us   The CPSC and Aesop USA Inc. have recalled Aesop Post-Poo Drops and four Aesop Oil Burner Blends.   These aromatic oil products are not sold in child-resistant packing as required by the federal Poison Prevention Packaging Act creating a risk of poisoning.   About 154,300 units were sold in the US and about 21,900 were sold in Canada at Aesop, Nordstrom,...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/7dwc-FqmKOg   The CPSC and Ocean Technology Systems are recalling PowerCom 3000D, 5000D and MilCom 6000D underwater communication devices powered by the RBLi-4 Lithium battery pack as well as the batteries that are also sold separately.   These devices are used for underwater communications during SCUBA dives.   These communicators and the battery cases are not comple...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/GpBBYleKC7Y   The CPSC and Epoch Everlasting Play are recalling Kidoozie™ Play Tents and Playhouses.   These fabric play structures do not meet federal flammability standards creating a risk of fires and burn injuries.   About 251,600 of these play structures were sold in the US and about 37,200 were sold in Canada at Target, Marshalls, Barnes & Noble, Toys R Us, and...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/kEjjai5xFkg   The CPSC and the DCT, formerly Goodman, company have extended their recall of molded plastic evaporator drain pans installed in condensing and non-condensing gas furnaces with an up-flow coil configuration. This extension also recalls DCT pains installed in competitor-branded furnaces, that is not Goodman, DCT, or Amana models.     These pans may overhea...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/lrdYz9jKwF8   The CPSC and Black Diamond announce the recall of Pieps Pro BT and Powder BT Avalanche Transceivers.   These transceivers may not switch from the SEND to the SEARCH mode preventing the device from locating a skier trapped in an avalanche and leading to a severe injury or death.   About 76,300 of these units were sold in the US and about 21,300 were sold...