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Mumps case reported in Ottawa. 20-30 year-olds affected. How to prevent its spread.
Health Headlines Commentary for March 17, 2017 Source: One mumps case confirmed in Ottawa, but no details released
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Ontario Government bans smoking medicinal cannabis in public places
Health Headlines Commentary for March 11, 2016 Source: Medical marijuana users steamed by ban after Liberal U-turn
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Why HPV vaccine is recommended for boys as well
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for September 5, 2014 Source: Peter Kent beats throat cancer, urges HPV vaccination for boys
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Measles case at CHEO raises questions about mandatory vaccination as public health policy
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for July 15, 2013 [display_podcast] Source: Measles case at CHEO raises importance of vaccination
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Measles outbreak spreads in BC
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for April 9, 2010 [display_podcast] Source: B.C. measles outbreak expands to 26 cases
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H1N1 pandemic severity update and the effectiveness of antivirals in otherwise healthy adults
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for December 9, 2009 Sources: British researchers say little evidence Tamiflu works, but WHO says the drug is useful Swine Flu Pandemic May Be Less Severe Than Expected
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Vioxx risk varies according to patient
What have we learned about the cardiovascular risk of Vioxx, with so much media attention lately? Health Canada set up a 13-member expert panel to review and critique the scientific evidence for the Cox-2 painkillers Vioxx, Celebrex and Bextra. The panel recommended in its July report that Merck could resubmit Vioxx for approval.
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Club Drug Use Carries Uncertain Risks
When discussing the potential side effects of drugs, risks must be viewed within a realistic context. Indeed, my last column on Ecstasy, or MDMA, and today’s on GHB (gamma-hydroxybutyrate), Rohypnol (flunitrazepam) and ketamine, contain information that is factually correct.