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Insight into how lithium interacts with the brain to help treat bipolar disorder
Bipolar disorder is an inheritable illness that leads to extreme mood swings. About one in 100 Canadians suffer from this condition over their lifetime. Efforts are being made to understand the pathophysiology or mechanism of the disease process. Researchers at UCLA are contributing to this understanding. In the July issue of the journal Biological Psychiatry,…
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Vitamin D deficiency and effect on cancer risk
Sunday House Call has focused on the promising research and a greater understanding on the effects of Vitamin D. We have had principle investigators discuss its effects on reducing the rate of falls in the elderly, reducing the risk of colon and breast cancer recurrence, reduction of stress fractures in young women and its effects…
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Stroke risk factors among women
A new study released this week by the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation outlines some new information regarding stroke risk factors especially among women. What are these risk factors and how can they be incorporated into preventive measures against the development of stroke? Dr. Michael Hill, neurologist, Director of the Stroke Unit at Foothills Medical…
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Controlling chronic pain in the elderly
We have had calls to Sunday House Call from listeners who were had chronic pain that was not adequately controlled. Many of the callers were older individuals whose quality of life was suffering. By 2025, almost one quarter of all Canadians will be over 65 years old. Chronic pain in older people is associated with…
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Skin protection measures during the summer months
This week was Sun Awareness Week and brought a gentle reminder from the Canadian Cancer Society and Canadian Dermatology Association to Canadians enjoying the warmth of the sum about protection from the effects of ultraviolet light, skin cancer and the importance of sun safety. Dr. Ron Vender, a Hamilton dermatologist and spokesperson for the Canadian…
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Swimming safety for children
We sometimes hear about tragic reports of children drowning in swimming pools during the summer months. What should parents do to ensure their child can be a kid and enjoy the summer swimming season? The 11th Annual Safe Kids Week this year is focusing on drowning, the second leading cause of death of Canadian children,…
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Childhood obesity may lead to joint replacements at younger ages
Alberta children may have joints worn beyond their years by middle age and may need hips and knees replaced sooner and in far greater numbers than the previous generation unless obesity rates are reversed, the Alberta Bone and Joint Health Institute (ABJHI) said today. “Rising rates of obesity in our children are an alarming omen…
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Information for travelers: What is Tick-Borne Encephalitis?
When travelling this summer, what travel precautions should Canadians take? What is TBE and should Canadians travelling to Eastern Europe and parts of Asia be vaccinated against it? Dr. Jay Keystone, Professor in the Department of Medicine, and Director, International Health Programs, at the University of Toronto. He is also a staff physician at the…
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