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Observational study linking NSAIDs and increased heart attack risk has design flaws
Health Headlines Commentary for May 10, 2017 Source: Heart attack risks from common painkillers may start early, study finds Reference: Bally M, Dendukuri N, Rich B, et al. Risk of acute myocardial infarction with NSAIDs in real world use: bayesian meta-analysis of individual patient data. BMJ. Published online May 9 2017 Analysis: Ibuprofen linked to…
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Wednesday House Call May 10, 2017
Wednesday House Call May 10, 2017 Dr Barry Dworkin joins Rob Snow to discuss the latest health stories of the week. Today:Discussing the medical implication and health risks of the flood in Ottawa and Gatineau. Also your calls and questions
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New opioid prescribing rules will hep physicians reduce opioid use.
Health Headlines Commentary for May 8, 2017 Source: New prescribing guidelines look to cut use of opioids Reference: Guideline for opioid therapy and chronic noncancer pain
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Sunday House Call, #612, May 7, 2017: Come to Minnesota! We have Measles!
Sunday House Call, #612, May 7, 2017: Come to Minnesota! We have Measles! Topics today include: The antivax movement effect on the Minnesota Somali population results in the largest measles outbreak in 30 years, debunking an antivax letter to the editor in the National Post. Your calls about blood tests used to diagnose rheumatoid arthritis,…
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Type 2 diabetes can be reversed with determined effort
Health Headlines Commentary for May 5, 2017 Source: Type 2 diabetes can be reversed, say Canadian researchers Reference: Piloting a Remission Strategy in Type 2 Diabetes: Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial
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Low-gluten diet link to increased heart attack risk another causality casualty
Health Headlines Commentary for May 4, 2017 Source: Going gluten-free to ward off heart disease might have opposite effect: study Reference: Lebwohl B, Cao Y, Zong G, et al. Long term gluten consumption in adults without celiac disease and risk of coronary heart disease: prospective cohort study. BMJ. Published online May 2 2017 Analysis: Low-gluten…
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Wednesday House Call May 3, 2017
Wednesday House Call May 3, 2017 Dr Barry Dworkin joins Rob Snow to discuss the latest health stories of the week.
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Ontario government wants to try using retirement homes to ease overcrowded hospitals
Health Headlines Commentary for May 3, 2017 Source: Ontario government to test giving seniors retirement home stays to ease overcrowded hospitals
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