September 10, 2018 Health Policy Flu season is coming and nothing will change. Those that reject the flu vaccine for whatever reason will continue to do so. Backfire Effect is in full force with a dash of Dunning-Kruger on the side.
August 29, 2018 Neurology Retinal eye exam study for the early detection of Alzheimer’s has his limitations and requires larger study populations to evaluate whether this is an effective screening test
August 21, 2018 Health Policy So how do you react to the Measles outbreak in Europe? If you are the Italian government you promote anti-vaccine tropes with the intention to remove the compulsory/prerequisite vaccination requirement for school admission.
August 17, 2018 Addiction Smoking cessation remains the premier health-promoting decision despite possibility of weight gain
July 18, 2018 Health Policy Ottawa clinic’s improperly cleaned equipment leads to testing advisory for patients
July 10, 2018 Addiction Toronto’s chief medical officer calls for decriminalization of all drugs for personal use
July 3, 2018 General information Continuity of care with your family doctor may reduce risk of death according to study
June 29, 2018 Cardiovascular Diesase Is there any science supporting intermittent fasting as a means of reducing disease? Not from this fluff piece.
June 20, 2018 Health Policy Ottawa Public Health targeting undervaccinated population. Adults should get a blood test to ensure they are still immune to mumps, measles, and rubella.