Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Will these two home remedies help your sore throat?
(HealthDay)—Down go another two worthless home remedies for strep throat.
Dec 18, 2017
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Medical research
The discovery of insulin: A story of monstrous egos and toxic rivalries
When Frederick Banting's phone rang one morning in October 1923, it was the call that every scientist must dream of receiving. On the other end of the line, an excited friend asked Banting if he had seen the morning newspapers. ...
Jan 12, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Canadian study finds temperature, latitude not associated with COVID-19 spread
Temperature and latitude do not appear to be associated with the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), according to a study of many countries published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal), but school closures ...
May 8, 2020
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Health
Quality and safety of hospital care improves when physicians and patients speak the same language
Speaking the same language as their physician can make for healthier patients, new research using ICES data confirms. Frail, older patients admitted to hospital who received care from physicians who spoke their primary language ...
Jul 11, 2022
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Diabetes
Canada's First Nations people face greater diabetes risk
(HealthDay)—Diabetes is more widespread among descendants of people who lived in Canada before Europeans arrived than among the general population, a new study shows.
Sep 20, 2016
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New type of e-cigarette vaping injury described
A research case report describing lung injury related to e-cigarette use in a 17-year-old Canadian may be the first documented case of a new form of damage from vaping products. The article, published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical ...
Nov 21, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Tool identifies which patients with COPD are at risk of death, serious complications
A new decision tool to help emergency physicians identify patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who are at high risk of serious complications, including death, performs better than current practice, according ...
Dec 3, 2018
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Diabetes
Telemedicine, in addition to clinical care, may help manage diabetes
Telemedicine, including text messaging and Web portals, may help patients with diabetes and their doctors manage blood sugar levels, according to a study in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).
Oct 31, 2016
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Health
Exposure to cleaning products in first three months of life increases risk of childhood asthma
New research from the CHILD Cohort Study shows that frequent exposure to common household cleaning products can increase a child's risk of developing asthma.
Feb 18, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Revisions to guidelines for management and treatment of low back pain bring changes to treatment
If you visit your family doctor with low back pain (LBP), you may be surprised at the treatment options they suggest now.
Nov 14, 2017
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