Morning Medical with Dr. Chow
A daily update covering the latest medical & health news from around the world using artificial intelligence. Doctor Chi-Ming Chow is a family physician, general internist, and cardiologist. He is also a Professor of Medicine at the University of Toronto.
Pneumonic Plague in Russia, Flu and COVID Vaccines, ADHD Overdiagnosis, and Grief Support
In this episode, Dr. Chi-Ming Chow discusses concern about pneumonic plague in Russia and the need for international monitoring, then reviews the basics of plague, its symptoms, and response strategies. He also covers Nova Scotia’s opening of influenza and COVID-19 vaccine bookings, an England review raising concerns about over-diagnosis of ADHD and autism, and a Northern Ireland initiative encouraging conversations about grief and mental health. The episode closes with a discussion of women reclaiming anger, workplace stigma, and healthy coping.
Key Points
- A suspected pneumonic plague death in Russia has not been confirmed, but it highlights the need for strong laboratory biosafety, transparent reporting, and rapid contact monitoring when dangerous infections are suspected.
- Nova Scotia is opening flu and COVID-19 vaccine bookings early to protect vulnerable groups and reduce respiratory illness and downstream complications as the season begins.
- A UK review is warning that ADHD and autism may be overdiagnosed in some cases, underscoring the need for better assessment, shorter waits, and more support after diagnosis rather than labels alone.
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