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Large meta-analysis of observational studies concludes that drinking above the recommended limit can lead to increases in all cause mortality
Health Headlines Commentary for April 16, 2018 Source: More than 5 drinks a week could shorten lives by years, study finds Reference: Woods AM, Kaptoge S, Butterworth AS, et al. Risk thresholds for alcohol consumption: combined analysis of individual-participant data for 599 912 current drinkers in 83 prospective studies The Lancet. Published online April 13 2018 Analysis:…
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Brain injuries may be associated with a small increase in dementia risk
Health Headlines Commentary for April 12, 2018 Source: Brain injuries increase dementia risk, study finds Analysis: Brain injury may increase dementia risk Reference: Fann JR, Ribe AR, Pedersen HS, et al. Long-term risk of dementia among people with traumatic brain injury in Denmark: a population-based observational cohort studyThe Lancet: Psychiatry. Published online April 10 2018
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Exercise for at-risk people with family history of heart disease reduces their risk. Score one for epigenetics.
Health Headlines Commentary for April 11, 2018 Source:Exercise could lower risk of heart disease even in those with family history Reference: Associations of Fitness, Physical Activity, Strength, and Genetic Risk With Cardiovascular Disease: Longitudinal Analyses in the UK Biobank Study
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Wednesday House Call, April 11, 2018: The unintended consequences of OHIP+
Wednesday House Call, April 11, 2018 Dr Barry Dworkin joins Rob Snow to discuss the latest health stories of the week. Today: We talk about how OHIP+ has failed one of my patients. Your calls about: A person who hears his heartbeat in his ear Issues with regards to prescribing cannabis Treatment of a burn…
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Recommendation promoting mouth-to-mouth resuscitation to opioid overdose victims does not jive with the available evidence and overcomplicates management by bystanders who want to help
Health Headlines Commentary for April 10, 2018 Source: Ontario makes controversial change on how to help overdose victims
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Sunday House Call, #649, April 8, 2018: OHIP+ bureaucracy has harmed my patient
Sunday House Call, #649, April 8, 2018: OHIP+ bureaucracy has harmed my patient Topics today include: How OHIP+ has rejected the application for a generic and cheap antidepressant drug that is helping an 18 year old woman become completely functional. Your calls about: The bureaucracy of home care provision Rotator cuff tear Groin pains Heat…
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New scan may help some asthmatics understand their illness – maybe
Health Headlines Commentary for April 5, 2018 Source: New scan could help patients with asthma finally see their illness
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Limitations to studies looking at reduced number of opioid prescriptions with introduction of legalized cannabis
Health Headlines Commentary for April 4, 2018 Source: New studies show that legal cannabis access reduces opioid abuse Reference: Association Between US State Medical Cannabis Laws and Opioid Prescribing in the Medicare Part D Population Association of Medical and Adult-Use Marijuana Laws With Opioid Prescribing for Medicaid Enrollees
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Wednesday House Call, April 4, 2018: Everyone grab your prescription pad
Wednesday House Call, April 4, 2018 Dr Barry Dworkin joins Rob Snow to discuss the latest health stories of the week. Today: Should pharmacists be prescribing the birth control pill? Top ten prescribed drugs in Canada Your calls about: Sciatica Hand arthritis A numb index finger Treatment for gout
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