St. Michael's Hospital
No evidence drugs, vitamins, supplements help prevent cognitive decline in healthy older adults
A review of published research has found no evidence that drugs, herbal products or vitamin supplements help prevent cognitive decline in healthy older adults.
Health
Apr 15, 2013 |
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New evidence in fructose debate: Could it be healthy for us?
A new study by researchers at St. Michael's Hospital suggests that fructose may not be as bad for us as previously thought and that it may even provide some benefit.
Diabetes
Jun 21, 2012 |
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Surgical residents perform better in OR if they receive structured training in simulated environment
New research has shown that surgical residents who received structured training in a simulated environment perform significantly better when they start operating on patients.
Surgery
Jul 05, 2012 |
5 / 5 (1) |
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Risk of developing diabetes higher in neighborhoods that aren't walk-friendly
Whether your neighbourhood is conducive to walking could determine your risk for developing diabetes, according to a new study by researchers at St. Michael's Hospital and the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences.
Diabetes
Sep 17, 2012 |
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People with HIV hospitalized less often since combination antiretroviral drug therapy introduced
People with HIV are being hospitalized in Ontario significantly less often than they were 15 years ago when combination antiretroviral drug therapy (cART) was introduced, new research has found.
HIV & AIDS
Dec 17, 2012 |
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Researchers test tool for screening cancer patients for malnutrition
Considering the many things a cancer patient has to think about, it's easy to understand why maintaining proper nutrition may not be top of mind.
Cancer
Feb 15, 2013 |
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Nephrologist follow-up improves mortality of severe acute kidney injury patients
Patients with acute kidney injury who see a nephrologist within 90 days of being discharged from a hospital have a 24 per cent lower risk of dying than those who do not see a kidney specialist, a new study has found.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Apr 30, 2013 |
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CPR 'hands-only' guidelines may not be best for rural areas
Hands-only CPR (CPR without mouth-to-mouth resuscitation), may not be the best method for rural or remote areas or for anyone who has to wait more than a few minutes for an ambulance, a new study suggests.
Cardiology
May 01, 2013 |
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Researchers say they are shocked by new statistics on head injuries among people who are homeless
Men who are heavy drinkers and homeless for long periods of time have 400 times the number of head injuries as the general population, according to a new study by researchers who said they were shocked by their findings.
Health
May 16, 2013 |
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Brain can't cope with making left-hand turn and talking on hands-free cell phone, study finds
Most serious traffic accidents occur when drivers are making a left-hand turn at a busy intersection. When those drivers are also talking on a hands-free cell phone, "that could be the most dangerous thing they ever do on ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Feb 28, 2013 |
4 / 5 (1) |
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Research finds new cause for common lung problem
New research has found that in cases of lung edema, or fluid in the lungs, not only do the lungs fail to keep water out as previously believed, but they are also allowing water to pump in.
Medical research
May 06, 2013 |
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Kidney tumors have a mind of their own
New research has found there are several different ways that kidney tumours can achieve the same result – namely, grow.
Cancer
Nov 21, 2012 |
3 / 5 (1) |
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More signs of the benefits of marriage?
There's new evidence about the benefits of marriage. Women who are married suffer less partner abuse, substance abuse or post-partum depression around the time of pregnancy than women who are cohabitating or do not have a ...
Health
Dec 13, 2012 |
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