Pediatrics
Most sudden infant deaths involve unsafe sleep, report finds
Safe sleep practices are a matter of life and death for infants. In Cook County, on average, there is one sudden unexpected infant death a week.
Apr 26, 2024
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Do implicit bias trainings on race improve health care?
There is increasing evidence that implicit bias—non-conscious attitudes toward specific groups—is a source of racial inequities in certain aspects of health care, and lawmakers are taking note.
Apr 25, 2024
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Genetics
Progress in genetic testing in congenital heart disease
Congenital heart disease (CHD) includes a variety of structural malformations affecting the heart and blood vessels. With growing understanding of the molecular processes involved in heart development, genetic variants have ...
May 16, 2024
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Medical economics
Canadian hospital data show longer, costlier stays for patients experiencing homelessness
Nearly 30,000 people last year were homeless when admitted to hospital and/or discharged from hospital, a first-of-its-kind Canadian analysis shows. Almost all of these inpatients were admitted following a visit to an emergency ...
May 15, 2024
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Health
Counterfeit Botox found in California: How to spot fake products and report them
Counterfeit versions of Botox have been found in multiple states, including California, according to the California Department of Public Health.
May 9, 2024
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Health
How to prevent common spring injuries
With spring in full bloom, warm weather and an increase in outdoor activities, the risk of injury also increases. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or want to enjoy more daily movement in your routine, injuries can impact ...
May 6, 2024
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Q&A: Student develops website to help Canadians choose the right type of abortion
Deciding to have an abortion is a deeply personal choice, and so is what comes next: determining the type of abortion that's best for you.
Apr 30, 2024
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FDA brings lab tests under federal oversight in bid to improve accuracy and safety
Makers of medical tests that have long escaped government oversight will have about four years to show that their new offerings deliver accurate results, under a government rule vigorously opposed by the testing industry.
Apr 29, 2024
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Biden admin issues rule protecting abortion privacy
President Joe Biden's administration announced a new rule Monday to protect the privacy of women who go out of their home state to have legal abortions, amid fears they could be prosecuted upon their return.
Apr 23, 2024
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Pediatrics
What do you know about measles and vaccination?
With measles cases rising in Canada and internationally, it is important for clinicians to understand the disease and the role of vaccination against measles. Two articles in Canadian Medical Association Journal provide succinct ...
Apr 22, 2024
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