Oncology & Cancer
Could widely used blood pressure meds raise skin cancer risk?
(HealthDay)—Most people are familiar with common sun-protection advice, from wearing and reapplying sunscreen to putting on a hat.
Apr 12, 2021
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Canadian Medical Association Journal
CMAJ showcases innovative research and ideas aimed at improving health for people in Canada and globally. It publishes original clinical research, analyses and reviews, news, practice updates and thought-provoking editorials. CMAJ has an impact factor of more than 9 and the website receives over 2 million unique visitors a year.
- Publisher
- Canadian Medical Association
- Country
- Canada
- History
- 1911-present
- Website
- http://www.cmaj.ca
- Impact factor
- 9.020 (2010)
Immunology
Antihistamines can be helpful during spring allergy season and as COVID vaccines roll out, for which rashes are common
If you are one of the millions of people worldwide suffering from allergies, you may take an antihistamine pill to ward off hives, sneezing and watery eyes.
Apr 06, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Noninfluenza viruses have rates of illness, death similar to flu
Noninfluenza respiratory viral infections (NIRV) are associated with illness and death rates similar to influenza in hospitalized adults, according to new research in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).
Mar 29, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Predicting COVID-19 outbreaks with cell phone mobility data
Mobility tracking using cell phone data showing greater movement of people is a strong predictor of increased rates of COVID-19, according to new data in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).
Apr 07, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Children less infectious than adults with SARS-CoV-2
Children may not be as infectious in spreading SARS-CoV-2 to others as previously thought, according to new University of Manitoba-led research in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).
Apr 09, 2021
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Health
Cannabis legalization and link to increase in fatal collisions
Legalization of recreational cannabis may be associated with an increase in fatal motor vehicle collisions based on data from the United States, and authors discuss the implications for Canada in an analysis in CMAJ (Canadian ...
Apr 06, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
COVID-19 in pregnancy associated with adverse outcomes for mother and baby
Infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in pregnancy is associated with preeclampsia, stillbirth, preterm birth and other adverse outcomes, found new research published in CMAJ (Canadian ...
Mar 19, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Thiazides may up risk for skin cancer in older adults
(HealthDay)—Higher exposure to thiazides is associated with increased rates of incident keratinocyte carcinoma and melanoma among older adults, according to a study published online April 12 in CMAJ, the journal of the ...
Apr 12, 2021
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Simple fetal heartbeat monitoring still best to reduce unnecessary cesarean sections
Newer is not always better; a study in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) led by researchers at the University of Warwick shows that simple fetal heartbeat monitoring is still the best method for determining whether ...
Apr 06, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Geography, job risk should be factors in prioritizing SARS-CoV-2 vaccinations
When setting SARS-CoV-2 vaccine priorities, Canada should take a more nuanced approach that considers geographic and occupational risk exposures, as 75% of Canadian adults have at least 1 risk factor for severe COVID-19, ...
Apr 09, 2021
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