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Alcohol and tobacco are the greatest contributors to poor health outcomes
Health Headlines Commentary for May 15, 2018 Source: Alcohol and tobacco are by far the biggest threat to human welfare of all addictive drugs Reference: Global statistics on alcohol, tobacco and illicit drug use: 2017 status report. Addiction, 2018; DOI: 10.1111/add.14234
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WHO wants all countries to eliminate trans fats from food supply
Health Headlines Commentary for May 14, 2018 Source: WHO calls for all countries to rid food of trans fats
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Sunday House Call, #653, May 13, 2018: Ontario Healthcare Universality is the Emperor’s New Clothes
Sunday House Call, #653, May 13, 2018: Ontario Healthcare Universality is the Emperor’s New Clothes Topics today include: Why can we not have a rational discussion about what works in other countries with respect to the provision of healthcare for all? Your calls about: Universailty Wound care for a damaged knee Hand, foot, and mouth…
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Marketing has normalized adolescent consumption of sports drinks
Health Headlines Commentary for May 10, 2018 Source: Are teens consuming too many sports drinks?
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Wednesday House Call, May 9, 2018: Universality in your dreams
Wednesday House Call, May 9, 2018: Universality in your dreams Dr Barry Dworkin joins Rob Snow to discuss the latest health stories of the week. Today: Ontario does not have universal health care.
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Study finds that children do not have to fast before procedural sedation in emergency departments
Health Headlines Commentary for May 9, 2018 Source: No need to wait to sedate children in emergency departments, study involving CHEO finds Reference: Risk Factors for Adverse Events in Emergency Department Procedural Sedation for Children
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Observational study suggests cannabis and cigarette smoke combination leads to small increase in pediatric ER visits
Health Headlines Commentary for May 8, 2018 Source: Study ties cannabis, tobacco smoke to emergency room visits Reference: Presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies annual meeting in Toronto over the weekend of May 4-5, 2018
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Anecdote and celebrity endorsement should not influence screening test policy
Health Headlines Commentary for May 7, 2018 Source: Canadian coaching legend Brian Kilrea upbeat for prostate cancer fight
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