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New concussion guideline for children designed to reduce use of tests that do not change health outcomes
Health Headlines Commentary for September 5, 2018 Source: New advice out for detecting, treating concussions in kids Reference: The guidelines from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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“The 10,000 Step” and other health “truisms” inculcated into our daily routine can trace their origins to non evidenced-based marketing campaigns
Health Headlines Commentary for September 4, 2018 Source: Watch your step: why the 10,000 daily goal is built on bad science
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Sunday House Call, #665, September 2, 2018: Cannabis Marketing Crusades: Some journalists and many companies promoting the hype without evidence
Sunday House Call, #665, September 2, 2018: Cannabis Marketing Crusades: Some journalists and many companies promoting the hype without evidence Topics today include: What are the medical benefits of Cannabis and CBD? It’s too early to say for sure and some journalists and companies are making outlandish claims. It is the new Wild West. Your…
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UK proposes ban on energy drink sales to children. Same logic applies to alcohol and cigarette bans. Caffeine falls into that category for children.
Health Headlines Commentary for August 31, 2018 Source: Government to ban energy drink sales to children in England
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Dairy study results have more holes than Swiss cheese. It is the trifecta of being a press release, unpublished, and an observational study. Nothing to see here.
Health Headlines Commentary for August 30, 2018 Source: It’s time to reconsider low-dairy diets, new study suggests Reference: Press Release
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Wednesday House Call, August 29, 2018: The perils of observational studies when the media gets their hands on them
Wednesday House Call, August 29, 2018: The perils of observational studies when the media gets their hands on them Dr Barry Dworkin joins Brain Lilley to discuss the latest health stories of the week. Today: How observational studies are reported in the media: the track record is not good. Your calls about: Vertebral compression fractures.…
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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
Health Headlines Commentary for August 29, 2018 Source: Simple eye exam may be able to screen for Alzheimer’s: study Reference: Association of Preclinical Alzheimer Disease With Optical Coherence Tomographic Angiography Findings
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What are the implications for fetal and infant health if cannabis is used during pregnancy and breastfeeding?
Health Headlines Commentary for August 28, 2018 Source: Marijuana found in breast milk up to 6 days after mom’s use, study says Reference: Marijuana Use During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: Implications for Neonatal and Childhood Outcomes
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ASA not helpful as a primary prevention measure to reduce risk of first heart attack or stroke according to studies
Health Headlines Commentary for August 27, 2018 Source: Aspirin disappoints for avoiding first heart attack, stroke Reference: Use of aspirin to reduce risk of initial vascular events in patients at moderate risk of cardiovascular disease (ARRIVE): a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial Effects of Aspirin for Primary Prevention in Persons with Diabetes Mellitus
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