Dr. Howard Smith Reports

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/a1x_V_O4q5Q   Here are the quickie reports about cutting edge medical and healthcare discoveries this 4th week of June, 2022.   New technology may not only show the brain blood vessel pathology that caused a stroke but also exactly when the stroke occurred.   Canadian and Australian researchers have been able to employ mid-infrared spectromicroscopy to date and time s...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/IpROuUBJxfY   Those drinking coffee prior to shopping in stores spend 50% more money and purchases 30% more items than non-coffee drinkers.   Academic marketing investigators at the University of South Florida studied 300 subjects shopping in stores in France and in Spain.   One-half of the shoppers were provided a free cup of coffee containing 100 mg of caffeine.   T...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/ajjDXzpkfVs   At least one-quarter of asthmatics are mismanaging their disease overusing short-acting bronchodilators.   So say British pulmonologists following their case reviews of some 30,694 London residents from 5 to 80 years of age with diagnosed active asthma.   The data reveals that 26% of these patients were consistently prescribed more than six short-acting...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/F6RDA4QDc6U   Two-thirds of those who develop ongoing neurological symptoms after even a mild to moderate CoVid infection continue to suffer from them 6 months following that infection.   This the worrisome conclusion of an ongoing UC-San Diego study of 40 CoVid long haulers with a mean age of 50 and two-thirds women.   All were recruited between October 2020 and Octo...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/oX2wWh2bKL0   Drinking 11 ounces of beer a day for a month significantly improves the diversity of gastrointestinal bacteria in men.   Portuguese researchers report this finding following their pilot study of 19 healthy men.   Half the group drank beer with 5.2.% alcohol and the other half consumed non-alcoholic beer.   Both groups enjoyed a beneficial increase in gut...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/VP_iTWH8NDc   Zapping intermediate risk prostate cancer with high intensity ultrasound using real-time MRI imaging for aiming offers a way to get rid of smaller tumors without the risks of either radiation or surgery.   Urologists at New York’s Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center now report the result of their phase 2 clinical trial using this technique for 101 men...

  Vidcast:   Less Long CoVid With Omicron   Your chances of developing Long Covid after an Omicron infection is anywhere from 20% to 50% less than following a Delta infection.   Investigators at King’s College, London studied more than 56,000 UK adults who tested CoVid positive during 11 weeks from late December 2020 to early March 2021 when 70% of UK cases were due to the original Omicron subvari...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/nlQBgAtYRIU   The FDA and Urban Remedy have recalled Urban Remedy Organic Revitalizing Tea Tonic Strawberry Hibiscus Rose.   The strawberries in used to make this product are possibly contaminated with the Hepatitis A virus.   This virus is a contagious virus that causes a liver infection that may range from mild and short-lived to severe and lengthy.with possible pro...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/TOIw5zt86Nk   The FDA and Taharka Bros are recalling Taharka Brothers Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream.   This product was make with the Smucker Company’s JIF salmonella -contaminated peanut butter.   It was sold in Maryland and the Washington DC regions by Streets Market, Green Valley Marketplace, Eddies of Roland Park, Good Food Markets Santoni’s, Graul’s Market, and Ger...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/66uhihboPtY   The FDA and the F&S Produce Co. are recalling Fresh Garden Highway Protein Power Snacks.   This product contains the salmonella -contaminated JIF peanut butter.   These snack packs were sold at Walgreen’s stores in New Jersey and New York.   If you have this product at home, return it to the place of purchase for a refund.   For more information, contact...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/TBo7u2d5GxQ   The FDA and Buzzagogo Inc. announce the recall of Allergy Be Gone For Kids Nasal Swab Remedy.   This product is contaminated with yeast, mold, and the bacterium Bacillus cereus.   The lot involved is #2006491.   If an immunocompromised person were to use this product, a severe and possibly life-threatening bacterial or fungal infection could result.   Do...

Prairie City Bakery Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Ooey Gooey Butter Cakes are JIF Recalled Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/P7KaDRL6qA4   The FDA and Prairie City Bakery have recalled Prairie City Bakery Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Ooey Gooey Butter Cakes.   This product contains the already recalled JIF peanut butter.   About 50,220 individually wrapped cakes are contaminated with salmonella that caus...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/l8Aur1d8j7Y   The FDA and Green Pharmaceuticals have recalled SnoreStop Nasal Spray.   A batch of this product are contaminated with the bacterium Providencia rettgeri.   This bacterium can produce severe and life-threatening infections in the immunocompromised with less serious and more easily treatable infections in those with normal immune systems.   The lot involv...

Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/Gc5hk98M6JU   The FDA and Latin Foods Market have recalled Artri King Reforzado con Ortiga y Omega 3 tablets.   These over-the-counter arthritis and osteoarthritis dietary supplement tablets contain the undeclared NSAID diclofenac and the undeclared corticosteroid dexamethasone.   The presence of these ingredients make this supplement an unapproved drug with untested sa...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/8_gYsw8w7bc   The FDA and Built Brands LLC are recalling Built Banana Cream Pie Puffs Protein Bars.   This protein bar is contaminated with E. coli bacteria of an as yet undetermined strain.   E. coli causes a nasty gastroenteritis with nausea and vomiting and severe abdominal cramps.   About 4196 bars are potentially contaminated.   If you have one of these protein b...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/aipswZ6lLZs   The CPSC and Hisense now recall Hisense French Door Refrigerators with Ice Makers.   The refrigerator’s door hinges are defective, and the French doors or door may fall off when opening the refrigerator creating an injury hazard for household members especially children.   About 55,200 of these refrigerators were sold in the US and about 78 were sold in...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/C7O78_CqFdE   The CPSC and Intimidator have recalled Intimidator and Mahindra branded utility vehicles.   At low temperatures, the throttle cables on these UTVs may stick, and the vehicle’s brakes may be unable to stop and control the vehicle leading to crashes and injuries.   Also, certain 2022 Intimidator GC1K vehicles have defective onboard speed governing software...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/zIZFNyqUtyA   The CPSC and Nauilus are recalling Nautilus T616 and T618 Treadmills.   These units may power-up and begin rolling on their own creating fall and injury hazards for the user.   About 7300 of these treadmills were sold at Best Buy, Walmart and other stores nationwide and online at Nautilus.com and Amazon.com.   Stop using these treadmills until you have m...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/wDAwuoNB3FE   The CPSC and the Spirit Halloween company are recalling Spirit Halloween 48” Black Lights.   The bulbs are defective and may overheat, pop, and flash creating fire and burn hazards.   The model number is LT-B48P with a date code of 2021/06.   About 12,400 of these fixtures were sold during the 2021 Halloween season at Halloween stores and online at spiri...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/6jo9w3YtHps   The CPSC and Brompton announce the recall of Brompton Electric Folding Bikes.   The mudguards on these bikes are located so close to the front wheel that many small objects may become trapped between the guard and the wheel and cause the wheel to lock up. That would create sudden decelerations, crashes, and injuries to the rider and bystanders.   About 2...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/hTW6013MF5s   The CPSC and the Manhattan Toy Company are recalling Activity Loops.   The tubes on these toys are prone to detach and release small plastic rings that create choking hazards for children.   About 2700 of these toys were sold in the US and about 472 were sold in Canada at specialty stores and online at manhattantoy.com.   If you have these toys at home,...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/mEIVz-_UFJg   The CPSC and the Jungle Jumperoo Company have recalled the Jungle Jumper. The yellow poles on this play structure have lead levels that exceed the federal safety standards.   Ingested lead is extremely toxic for growing children with adverse effects on their developing neurologic systems.   About 350 of only the large Jungle Jumperoo toys are involved in...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/_D_y4d-hB9s   The FDA and Walmart are recalling Artri Ajo King Joint Supplements.   This product contains undisclosed diclofenac, an NSAID drug.   This and other NSAIDs may cause serious gastrointestinal damage, including bleeding, ulceration, and fatal perforation of the stomach and intestines.   The drug could interact with other drugs a person is taking.   If you b...

  Vidcast: https://youtu.be/yAGuNNWRbtI \ The FDA and Paris Brothers are recalling cheese products sold under the following brands: Paris Brothers, Milton, Bree D’Amir, Cottonwood, and Pecorino.   These products are all contaminated with listeria monocytogenes.   This bacterium causes serious and sometimes fatal infections in the very young, elders, and in those with weakened immune systems.   The...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/kf8A5nAS-J0   The FDA and the Leonard Novelty Bakery are recalling Leonard Novelty Carrot Cake Squares.   These little cakes contain undeclared walnuts.   Those with walnut allergies may develop serious and life-threatening allergic reactions after enjoying these carrot cakes.   If you bought any of these cakes, likely in NJ where the bakery is located, return them to...