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Vitamin D and exercise studies show reduced risk of falls in the elderly
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for December 23, 2010 [display_podcast] Source: Vitamins and Exercise Key to Fall Prevention
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Study shows echinacea does not help treat or reduce the duration of colds
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for December 22, 2010 [display_podcast] Source: Echinacea and the Common Cold: Still the Patient’s Choice Reference: Barrett B, et al “Echinacea for treating the common cold: a randomized trial” Ann Intern Med 2010; 153: 769-777.
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Afternoon Edition – Wednesday House Call, December 22, 2010
Afternoon Edition – Wednesday House Call, December 22, 2010 Dr Barry Dworkin joins Rob Snow to take calls on medical matters from the CFRA Nation.
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Causality lacking for study that states milk fat reduces diabetes risk
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for December 21, 2010 [display_podcast] Source: Dairy fat may cut Type 2 diabetes risk: study Reference: Trans-Palmitoleic Acid, Metabolic Risk Factors, and New-Onset Diabetes in U.S. Adults
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Drug shortages in Canada affecting patient care
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for December 20, 2010 Source: Report warns of medication shortages across Canada Reference: Canadian Pharmacists Association drug shortage report
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Sunday House Call, #333, December 19, 2010
Sunday House Call, #333, December 19, 2010 Topics include the drug shortage, alcohol for homeless alcoholics, side effects of biphosphonates, bone scans for vertebral fractures, a question about a non-smoking 45 year-old woman using the birth control pill for endometriosis and her concern about blood clots and whether the use of ASA is indicated to…
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Study points to asking for evidence for certain surgical procedures to refine treatment options
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for December 17, 2010 [display_podcast] Source: Common back and knee surgeries fail to ease pain: study Reference: Canadian Institute for Health Information annual report
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Hospital overcrowding contributing to superbug infections
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for December 16, 2010 [display_podcast] Source: Overcrowding blamed for spike in infection at Ottawa Hospital
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HDL-cholesterol level may have an influence on Alzheimer risk
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for December 15, 2010 [display_podcast] Source: High HDL Linked to Lower Risk of Alzheimer’s Reference: Primary source: Archives of Neurology Reitz C, et al “Association of higher levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol in elderly individuals and lower risk of late-onset Alzheimer disease” Arch Neurol 2010; 67(12): 1491-1497.
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