Canadian Medical Association Journal
Two randomized controlled trials highlight difficulties in treating migraines
Acupuncture and sham acupuncture appear equally effective in treating migraines, according to a clinical trial published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Jan 09, 2012 |
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Abolish the criminalization of HIV
Routine criminal prosecutions for not disclosing HIV status should be abolished, write three HIV/AIDS experts in an article in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).
HIV & AIDS
Dec 19, 2011 |
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Physician notifications improve postfracture care for patients
A simple physician notification system can help prevent further fractures in osteoporotic patients who have had already had fractures, according to a study in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Dec 19, 2011 |
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Stop the violence and play hockey
The tradition of fighting in hockey should be stopped, as research shows that repeated head trauma causes severe and progressive brain damage, states an editorial in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).
Health
Dec 19, 2011 |
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Variations in cardiac procedures related to physician recommendations and hospital characteristics
Physician preferences and hospital characteristics influence the type of procedures performed on blockages of the heart, leading to significant variations in rates of bypass, stent or angioplasty procedures, found an article ...
Cardiology
Dec 12, 2011 |
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C. difficile lengthens hospital stays by 6 days
A new study published in the CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) reports that hospital-acquired Clostridium difficile infection increases length of stay in hospital by an average of six days.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Dec 05, 2011 |
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Funding models not associated with better preventive care delivery
Female physicians, smaller patient loads and electronic reminders are associated with better delivery of preventive health care to patients, rather than the way in which primary care practices are funded, states an article ...
Health
Dec 05, 2011 |
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Risk of second cancer in cancer survivors mainly confined to the same cancer type as the first
Cancer survivors have more than double the risk of a second primary cancer of the same type, according to a study published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal), whereas the risk of a second primary cancer of ano ...
Cancer
Nov 28, 2011 |
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Paying physicians more to get more -- or to get less
Labour economics can provide a valuable perspective in addressing the supply of doctors and access to care, states an analysis in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).
Health
Nov 28, 2011 |
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Hospital parking fees are health care user fees
Hospital parking fees are essentially health care user fees and should be abolished, states an editorial in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).
Health
Nov 28, 2011 |
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More than one-quarter of Canadian adults projected to have hypertension in 2012/13
Hypertension in Canada is increasing, and it is projected that more than one-quarter of Canadian adults will be diagnosed with hypertension by 2012/13, according to a study in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). ...
Health
Nov 21, 2011 |
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Families report adverse events in hospitalized children not tracked by health-care providers
Families of hospitalized children can provide valuable information about adverse events relating to their children's care that complements information documented by health care professionals, states a study published in CMAJ (Canad ...
Other
Nov 21, 2011 |
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New breast cancer screening guidelines released
New breast cancer screening guidelines for women at average risk of breast cancer, published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal), recommend no routine mammography screening for women aged 40-49 and extend the sc ...
Cancer
Nov 21, 2011 |
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No double standards for natural health products
Natural health products and medicinal foods should be subject to the same regulations as pharmaceutical drugs to ensure safety and efficacy, states an editorial in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).
Health
Nov 14, 2011 |
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Canada needs a vaccine seroepidemiology surveillance system
Canada should establish a vaccine seroepidemiology surveillance network to better understand the effectiveness of vaccination programs, according to an analysis in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).
Medications
Nov 14, 2011 |
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