Dr. Howard Smith Reports

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/-wEP9j8wqrU   When the heart muscle begins to wear out and lose its life-supporting function but a transplant is not available or appropriate, an assist from a prosthetic pump is the only option to save a patient. Abbott’s HeartMate 3 implantable pump has now been shown in the MOMENTUM 3 study of more than 1000 patients to effectively pump blood while not damaging it,...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/kRgzAcvwbX4   A new gene assay called CovGENE predicts whether a CoVid-infected person will develop a severe, life-threatening case more than 90% of the time.   University of Virginia investigators performed genetic analyses on 39 of their own patients and used analyses carried out on 100 patients at 2 other medical centers.   CoVid patients with severe respiratory fa...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/AeWBdbS5mgY   The quantitative measurement of cell-free DNA methylation patterns, the so-called Gallieri test, offer real promise as a screen for cancers that currently popup unannounced and kills way too many of us.   These include cancers in the liver, small intestine, uterus, pancreas, bone, bile ducts, lung, ovary, as well as lymphomas and plasma cell myelomas.  ...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/xkvyybF93Gc   Chinese researchers have developed a wearable in a mask format that detects CoVid and influenza viruses in the air around you.   Ion gel-gated sensors, mounted on the facemark, sensitively measure the presence of viral proteins that they contact.   They produce a signal that is amplified and wirelessly transmitted to a smartphone to warn the mask wearer....

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/B1fm8Emghm4   Walking with your crying baby will induce calm and promote sleep better than merely sitting and holding the child.   Japanese social scientists report this conclusion after studying the responses of 21 infants as their moms tried to calm them and induce their sleep by either walking them, sitting with them, or placing them in a crib with or without rocki...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/7SQvxkPnuZM   You’ve no doubt heard that pomegranates are chock full of fiber, vitamins, minerals, and those cancer-killing antioxidants.   A Scottish study now adds appetite-suppression to the pomegranate’s beneficial powers.   Twenty-eight subjects with a mean age of 35 years were randomized to receive a 3 week priming course of pomegranate extract or a placebo. On...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/mlNLAfkg9yQ About 7.3% of all Americans are   suffering from Long CoVid.   This according to a City University of New York-Cornell Medical population-representative study of 2,042 US adults.   A full one-quarter of those who confirmed that they have Long CoVid report the disease is having a significant negative impact on their day-to-day activities and work.   Long Co...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/zHa_PchIJ7s   Those over age 65 have a 69% higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s dementia by one year after a CoVid infection of any severity.   This the conclusion of a Case Western Reserve retrospective cohort study of more than 6.2 million older adults.   The relative risk of an Alzheimer’s diagnosis rises with age from 59% for those 65 to 74 to 69% for those 75 to...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/0yFhcPGxbJQ   Over the past decade, the numbers of melatonin poisonings in children and adolescents have soared more than 5-fold.   As of 2020, melatonin was the most frequently ingested substance by children.     These are just 2 of the startling findings by a CDC study that reviewed cases between 2012 and 2021.   Also during the same time span, 4,000 children requir...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/fVqQK_LKH1g   If you experience nightmares during middle age, you are about 4 times more likely to develop dementia as you age.   Neurologic researchers from Britain’s University of Birmingham studied 605 adults aged 44 to 57 years who were followed up for as long as 13 years with cognitive testing.   The analysis also showed that this tendency toward dementia was mor...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/eayXVTWYRQ8   The FDA and “ANKUR” Muktanand Foods Inc. are recalling ANKUR Golden Raisins in 14 oz. packages.   This product contains undeclared sulfites.   Those with a sensitivity to sulfites could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction after ingesting these raisins.   If you purchased these raisins, return them to the place of purchase for a refund...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/g_8AP5QPuyw   The FDA and the Family Dollar company are recalling a large group of multiply-branded Family Dollar over-the-counter health products due to improper storage at temperatures that could negatively affect their accuracy, safety, and utility. The following products are affected: ClearBlue and Veriquick Pregnancy Tests; condoms including Skyn Non-Latex, Troja...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/YlNJeEBiY8Q   The CPSC and Lucid Audio have recalled Children’s HearMuffs sound compression earphones.   The triple-A batteries included with these powered headphones may rupture and create ear, projectile, and/or burn injuries.   About 31,150 of these earphones were sold Sam’s Club, Kroger and other stores nationwide and online at www.samsclub.com and www.kroger.com...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/BtMeHsErgpQ   The CPSC and the LEM Company have recalled Roots & Harvest Wide Mouth Pint Canning Jars.   Glass fragments have been found in these jars creating laceration hazards to the lips, oral linings, and the linings of of the gastrointestinal and the respiratory systems.   About 15,900 of these jars were sold at Orscheln Farm & Home stores in the Midwest.   Stop...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/NO3Y35GoOcc   The CPSC and Tethrd have recalled Tethrd One Stick GEN 2 Climbing Sticks.   While in use, these climbing sticks may crack permitting their users to fall and sustain injuries.   The defective sticks have serial numbers ranging from THSP-TONE-010000 to THSP-TONE-017749.   About 7700 of these walking sticks were sold online at www.tethrdnation.com.   Stop r...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/4vDBh6929Wk   The CPSC and Cyme Tech have recalled Ivy Bronx, Orren Ellis, Stellar Home Furniture, and Wade Logan branded Murphy Beds.   These beds may suddenly detach from the walls to which they are attached and fall onto those near the bed causing serious crush injuries or worse.   About 8200 of these Murphy beds were sold online on the respective websites of   Way...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/6WzEbRNZ6tk   The CPSC just settled their lawsuit with the Thyssenkrupp Access Solutions Corp. forcing the company to recall   a series of their residential elevators including Chaparral, Destiny, LEV, LEV II, LEV II Builder, Rise, Volant, Windsor, Independence, and Flexi-Lift models manufactured and sold to dealers for installation in homes between approximately 1996...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/kzHItEJXdis   The CPSC and Cervélo have revealed model Year 2022 Cervélo R5 and Caledonia-5 bicycles and Cervélo ST31 LT replacement stems.   The bicycle handlebars may slip in the stem creating loss of steering control, falls, and injuries to the rider as well as to bystanders.   About 1800 bicycles an 182 stems were sold in the US and about 243 bicycles were sold in...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/5iI5xYhDPdk   The CPSC and Baby Trend have recalled Cityscape Travel Jogger Strollers, Model TJ75B12A.   The parking brakes on these strollers may fail and create fall and injury hazards for the children riding within.   About 310 of these strollers were sold online at Amazon.com and Babytrend.com.   The affected lot # is 111444 0122 with a date of manufacture of 10/2...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/w7oevX3rfmM   The FDA and Albertsons are expanding their recall of ReadyMeals seafood items to Cooked Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce and Snow Crab Legs Imitation Surimi.   These products contain unspecified allergens not listed on the ingredient labels.   These products were sold at Safeway and Albertsons located in Oregon and in select cities in Washington state.   If yo...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/bOO9fPApV2I   The FDA and Toufayan Bakery are recalling GreenWise Animal Crackers.   These crackers contain undeclared tree nuts.   Those with an allergy to tree nut could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product.   The affected product has an expiration date of Feb 05, 2023.   These animal crackers were sold by Publix S...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/dZLFaKb9GwQ   The FDA and St. James Smokehouse have recalled 93 cases of St. James Smokehouse brand, Scotch Reserve Scottish Smoked Salmon, 4oz Packages lot# 123172.   These fish are contaminated with listeria monocytogenes .   This bacterium causes a severe and sometimes fatal systemic infection in the very young, older frail individuals, and those with weakened immu...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/Cec8b7z25ic   The FDA and the D. F. Stauffer Biscuit Co. are recalling Market Pantry White Fudge Animal Cookies.   These cookies may contain metal fragments that could trigger dental injuries and lacerations to the mouth, throat, and other portions of the gastrointestinal tract.   The affected product has a Best By Date of 21FEB2023 and a Lot #Y052722.   If you bought...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/v_WCHpMdxik   The FDA and the Piantedosi Baking Company, Inc. are recalling select dinner rolls, sandwich rolls and bun products.   These baked goods have a glaze that come from the Lyons Magnus company and is contaminated with Cronobacter sakazakii and/or Clostridium botulinum .   These bacteria can cause severe or life-threatening infections and a a particular dange...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/55NOGFlVP5E   The FDA and Van Law Food Products Inc.now recall Whole Foods Market 365 Organic Creamy Caesar Dressing.   This product contains undeclared soy and wheat allergens.   Those with an allergy to soy or wheat or who have gluten sensitivity or celiac disease could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product.   The a...