Canadian Medical Association Journal

Infant gut microbiota influenced by caesarean section and breastfeeding practices

Method of birth (vaginal birth s. cesarean delivery) and feeding practices (breastfeeding v. formula-feeding) influence the development of gut bacteria in newborns and thus may affect lifelong health, according to a new study ...

Pediatrics created Feb 11, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

AB blood type strong risk factor for venous blood clots

The non-O ABO blood type is the most important risk factor for venous thromboembolism (blood clots in veins), making up 20% of attributable risk for the condition, according to a new study in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Associati ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Feb 04, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Low vitamin D levels associated with longevity

Low levels of vitamin D may be associated with longevity, according to a study involving middle-aged children of people in their 90s published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).

Health created Nov 05, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Mandatory flu vaccine for health care workers to protect patients

All health care workers in health care institutions should be vaccinated with the annual influenza vaccine to protect patients, argues an editorial in CMAJ.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Oct 29, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Healthy behaviors in midlife significantly increase odds of successful aging

Engaging in a combination of healthy behaviours, such as not smoking, moderate alcohol consumption, exercise, and eating fruits and vegetables daily makes it significantly more likely people will stay healthy as they age, ...

Health created Oct 22, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Poor sleep in adolescents may increase risk of heart disease

Adolescents who sleep poorly may be at risk of cardiovascular disease in later life, according to a study in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).

Cardiology created Oct 01, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Moderate alcohol consumption may increase risk of atrial fibrillation in people with heart disease

Moderate alcohol consumption increases the risk of atrial fibrillation in older people with heart disease or advanced diabetes, found a study in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).

Cardiology created Oct 01, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Heart failure decreasing in Ontario, especially in people over age 85

The number of new cases of heart failure in Ontario decreased 33% over a decade, suggesting preventive efforts may be working. However, mortality rates remain high for people with the disease, states a study published in ...

Cardiology created Aug 20, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Psychological distress increases risk of death from stroke

Psychological distress was associated with a higher risk of death from stroke, according to a study published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).

Psychology & Psychiatry created Jun 18, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Back pain improves in first six weeks but lingering effects at one year

For people receiving health care for acute and persistent low-back pain, symptoms will improve significantly in the first six weeks, but pain and disability may linger even after one year, states a large study published in ...

Health created May 14, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Varenicline for smoking cessation linked to increased risk of serious harmful cardiac events

The use of varenicline to stop smoking is associated with a 72% increased risk of a serious adverse cardiovascular event, states an article in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).

Cardiology created Jul 04, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Teens exposed to schoolmate's death by suicide much more likely to consider or attempt suicide

Youth who had a schoolmate die by suicide are significantly more likely to consider or attempt suicide, according to a study in published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). This effect can last 2 years or mo ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created May 21, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Job stress, unhealthy lifestyle increase risk of coronary artery disease

People with job stress and an unhealthy lifestyle are at higher risk of coronary artery disease than people who have job stress but lead healthy lifestyles, found a study published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). ...

Cardiology created May 13, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Routine screening for depression not recommended for adults with no apparent symptoms of depression

For adults with no apparent symptoms of depression, routine screening is not recommended in primary care settings because of the lack of high-quality evidence on the benefits and harms of screening for depression, according ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created May 13, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Treatment by naturopathic doctors shows reduction in cardiovascular risk factors

Counselling and treatment with naturopathic care as well as enhanced usual care reduced the prevalence of metabolic syndrome, a risk factor for heart disease, by 17% over a year for participants in a randomized controlled ...

Cardiology created Apr 29, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0