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Study shows association between having an optimistic outlook and living a longer life but study group and confounding factors abound.
Health Headlines Commentary for August 27, 2019 Source:This news article does not clearly indicate that this was an observational study and thus cannot show cause and effect whereas this one hits the mark. Reference:Optimism is associated with exceptional longevity in 2 epidemiologic cohorts of men and women
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Cause of vaping-associated deaths may be due to misuse but a thorough investigation is needed prior to drawing any conclusions
Health Headlines Commentary for August 26, 2019 Source:CDC identifies a death potentially linked to vaping
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Sunday House Call, #706, August 25, 2019: Just keep walking.
Sunday House Call, #706, August 25, 2019: Just keep walking. Topics today include: A study published in the British Medical Journal adds to the overwhelming evidence of the benefits of staying active and how even a little bit helps reduce the risk of early mortality.You can read the editorial and commentary. Andre Picard’s review of…
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OMA and MOHLTC presents first 11 recommended updates to OHIP-covered tests and procedures to be replaced with more modern and effective approaches.
Health Headlines Commentary for August 23, 2019 Source:Ontario to scrap certain infertility tests, pre-op assessments to cut costs Reference:Appropriateness Working Group Submits First 11 Recommendations
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Is autism being overdiagnosed in children? Study asks this question.
Health Headlines Commentary for August 22, 2019 Source:Canadian researcher says new study suggests autism overdiagnosed Reference:Temporal Changes in Effect Sizes of Studies Comparing Individuals With and Without Autism: A Meta-analysis
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Wednesday House Call, August 21, 2019
Wednesday House Call, August 21, 2019 Dr Barry Dworkin joins Rob Snow to discuss the latest health stories of the week. Today we discuss the Toronto Star’s report “Ontario to end funding for ‘inappropriate’ medical procedures“. Your calls about: Management of a burn on a 91 year old woman and signs of infection A man…
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Updated recommendations for risk assessment, genetic counseling, and genetic testing for BRCA-related cancer
Health Headlines Commentary for August 21, 2019 Source:More women should be assessed for BRCA mutations, new recommendations say Reference:Risk Assessment, Genetic Counseling, and Genetic Testing for BRCA-Related Cancer: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement
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Observational study cannot prove that the mother’s fluoride exposure in pregnancy is directly responsible for the child’s later IQ
Health Headlines Commentary for August 20, 2019 Source:Higher fluoride levels during pregnancy may be linked with lower IQ scores in kids: study Reference:Association Between Maternal Fluoride Exposure During Pregnancy and IQ Scores in Offspring in Canada Analysis:No proof that a mother’s intake of fluoride in pregnancy affects their child’s IQ