October 17, 2023 Addiction New guideline urges doctors to regularly screen for alcohol use disorder. Sure, I’ll add it to the list.
October 6, 2023 Bariatric Medicine Ozempic and similar drugs linked to gastrointestinal conditions: B.C. researchers. Already known but needs context about rarity of some of the side effects versus the beneficial health outcomes when assessing overall risk of its use.
October 5, 2023 Orthopedics How helpful are school-based scoliosis screening programs? Should they be reinstated after screening ceased years ago? That brings us to face the factors that constitute a good screening test and the answer we may not want to hear.
September 26, 2023 Cancer/Oncology In-home Human Papilloma Virus test used for cervical cancer screening is a great idea. Some Canadian provinces are adopting the policy. Countries like Australia have noted excellent outcomes. Result same or better than PAP tests.
August 29, 2023 Cancer/Oncology Headlines misinterpret study finding that most cancer screenings don’t extend life. They may not extend it, but they certainly will get you close to what your expected life span would be if caught early and treated.
August 24, 2023 Dementia New diagnostic test for early Alzheimer’s does not prove that you will develop the disease and requires more biomarkers to ensure accuracy.
August 23, 2023 Cardiovascular Diesase Aspirin can help reduce risk of second heart attack, but study finds less than half of eligible adults take it