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Howard G. Smith, M.D. is a former radio medical editor and talk show host in the Boston Metro area. His "Medical Minute" of health and wellness news and commentary was a regular weekday feature on WBZ-AM, WRKO-AM, and WMRE-AM. His popular two-way talk show, Dr. Howard Smith OnCall, was regularly heard Sunday morning and middays on WBZ.

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Trained at Harvard Medical School and a long-time faculty member at Boston Children’s Hospital, he practiced Pediatric Otolaryngology for 40 years in Boston, Southern California, and in central Connecticut.  He is now based in New York City.

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Apr 13, 2021

 

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/m7jdzPxXCOY

 

The CPSC and Black Diamond now recall PIEPS DSP Pro, DSP Pro Ice, and DSP Sport Avalanche Transceivers.  This transceiver can switch modes when not locked or installed in the harness preventing it from transmitting a signal and making it difficult to locate a skier in an avalanche.  That can result in severe illness or death.  About 66,100 were sold in the US and about 12,500 were sold in Canada.  Immediately stop using this recalled avalanche transceiver and contact Black Diamond for a free replacement hardcase carrying system and user guide.  For more information, call Black Diamond at 1-866-306-0865.

 

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Black-Diamond-Recalls-PIEPS-DSP-Avalanche-Transceivers-Due-to-Risk-of-Loss-of-Emergency-Communications-One-Death-Reported

 

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