Dr. Howard Smith Reports

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Saratoga Potato Chips is voluntarily recalling Kroger Sweet & Mesquite BBQ Potato Chips.   They may contain undeclared milk..  There is a risk of a life-threatening reaction if you have a milk allergy.  Sold in Michigan, Illinois, and Wisconsin.  This came to light when some consumers found cheddar cheese flavored chips in this product.  Return this product to your point of purchase at Kroger, Mariano’s, Roundy’s stores.  Contact company at 1-905-669-6072 X 227.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/saratoga-potato-chips-llc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-milk-kroger-sweet-mesquite-bbq-potato

#recall #potatochips #milk #kroger

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/gtAVS7YgiuE

Saratoga Potato Chips is voluntarily recalling Kroger Sweet & Mesquite BBQ Potato Chips.   They may contain undeclared milk..  There is a risk of a life-threatening reaction if you have a milk allergy.  Sold in Michigan, Illinois, and Wisconsin.  This came to light when some consumers found cheddar cheese flavored chips in this product.  Return this product to your point of purchase at Kroger, Mariano’s, Roundy’s stores.  Contact company at 1-905-669-6072 X 227.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/saratoga-potato-chips-llc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-milk-kroger-sweet-mesquite-bbq-potato

#recall #potatochips #milk #kroger

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/bU_zL3FqcRU

Teleflex Medical has been compelled by the FDA to recall four Comfort Flo Humidification System Nebulizer Kits.   The kit for the standard unit, the unit with a remote temperature port, the corrugated humification system, and the corrugated system with the remote temperature port.  This system is used for children and adults to provide heated, humidified air.  These units are dangerous since there is a risk of water entering directly into the nose and lungs of the patient.  There have been 102 complaints and 8 injuries.  Do not use these products. If you as a patient have one of these, you can contact the company at Teleflex Customer Service at 1-866-396-2111.

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https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/teleflex-medical-recalls-comfort-flo-humidification-systems-due-malfunction-may-cause-water-enter

#recall #humidifier

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/bU_zL3FqcRU

Teleflex Medical has been compelled by the FDA to recall four Comfort Flo Humidification System Nebulizer Kits.   The kit for the standard unit, the unit with a remote temperature port, the corrugated humification system, and the corrugated system with the remote temperature port.  This system is used for children and adults to provide heated, humidified air.  These units are dangerous since there is a risk of water entering directly into the nose and lungs of the patient.  There have been 102 complaints and 8 injuries.  Do not use these products. If you as a patient have one of these, you can contact the company at Teleflex Customer Service at 1-866-396-2111.

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https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/teleflex-medical-recalls-comfort-flo-humidification-systems-due-malfunction-may-cause-water-enter

#recall #humidifier

• Vaccines overall 45% effective overall.  50% effective against influenza B.  55% effective in kids.

https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/wr/mm6907a1.htm

#influenza #vaccine

• Vaccines overall 45% effective overall.  50% effective against influenza B.  55% effective in kids.

https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/wr/mm6907a1.htm

#influenza #vaccine

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/k7UKYmubi4c

• Bloomberg News: As of 2/21/2020, 2:15 PM: Infected: 77,264 Deaths: 2250.
• Alternative name for CoVid-19: SARS-CoV-2.  South Asian Respiratory Syndrome due to a second coronavirus.
• %age critically ill from the disease in Wuhan has dropped from 38% to 18%.  Most patients have mild disease with only 20% progressing to severe disease.
• $  CoVid-19 a stronger virus than expected: transmissibility number of 3.28, higher than the WHO estimate of 1.4 to 2.5.
• Infected persons have more coronavirus in their noses than in their throats.

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-health-nhc/new-coronavirus-is-preventable-and-treatable-china-health-official-idUSKBN20B0PV?il=0

https://www.mdlinx.com/infectious-disease/top-medical-news/article/2020/02/17/7608944/

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(20)30308-1/fulltext

https://www.medpagetoday.com/infectiousdisease/publichealth/84988

#covid19 #coronavirus

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/k7UKYmubi4c

• Bloomberg News: As of 2/21/2020, 2:15 PM: Infected: 77,264 Deaths: 2250.
• Alternative name for CoVid-19: SARS-CoV-2.  South Asian Respiratory Syndrome due to a second coronavirus.
• %age critically ill from the disease in Wuhan has dropped from 38% to 18%.  Most patients have mild disease with only 20% progressing to severe disease.
• $  CoVid-19 a stronger virus than expected: transmissibility number of 3.28, higher than the WHO estimate of 1.4 to 2.5.
• Infected persons have more coronavirus in their noses than in their throats.

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-health-nhc/new-coronavirus-is-preventable-and-treatable-china-health-official-idUSKBN20B0PV?il=0

https://www.mdlinx.com/infectious-disease/top-medical-news/article/2020/02/17/7608944/

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(20)30308-1/fulltext

https://www.medpagetoday.com/infectiousdisease/publichealth/84988

#covid19 #coronavirus

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One breast milk oligosaccaride, thats a complex sugar named 2FL, appears to be the driver for better brain development in new babies. It works best the earlier it’s ingested. 

Pediatricians at UC-San Diego and Children’s Hospital-LA studied 50 mother-baby pairs analyzing breast milk composition, feeding patterns, and cognitive development at 24 months.  

Higher levels of the human milk oligosaccaride 2FL in breast milk at one month were associated with enhanced neurodevelopment.   Higher levels of this sugar at 6 months had no such effect.

2FL has been synthesized and is now used to enrich baby formula.  Breast milk is best, but do make sure your child receives it. 

Paige K. Berger, Jasmine F. Plows, Roshonda B. Jones, Tanya L. Alderete, Chloe Yonemitsu, Marie Poulsen, Ji Hoon Ryoo, Bradley S. Peterson, Lars Bode, Michael I. Goran. Human milk oligosaccharide 2’-fucosyllactose links feedings at 1 month to cognitive development at 24 months in infants of normal and overweight mothers. PLOS ONE, 2020; 15 (2): e0228323 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0228323

#hmo #2fl #oligosaccharide #neurodevelopment #infancy #breastfeeding

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/ccc7HI9g-gE

One breast milk oligosaccaride, thats a complex sugar named 2FL, appears to be the driver for better brain development in new babies. It works best the earlier it’s ingested. 

Pediatricians at UC-San Diego and Children’s Hospital-LA studied 50 mother-baby pairs analyzing breast milk composition, feeding patterns, and cognitive development at 24 months.  

Higher levels of the human milk oligosaccaride 2FL in breast milk at one month were associated with enhanced neurodevelopment.   Higher levels of this sugar at 6 months had no such effect.

2FL has been synthesized and is now used to enrich baby formula.  Breast milk is best, but do make sure your child receives it. 

Paige K. Berger, Jasmine F. Plows, Roshonda B. Jones, Tanya L. Alderete, Chloe Yonemitsu, Marie Poulsen, Ji Hoon Ryoo, Bradley S. Peterson, Lars Bode, Michael I. Goran. Human milk oligosaccharide 2’-fucosyllactose links feedings at 1 month to cognitive development at 24 months in infants of normal and overweight mothers. PLOS ONE, 2020; 15 (2): e0228323 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0228323

#hmo #2fl #oligosaccharide #neurodevelopment #infancy #breastfeeding