June 28, 2022 Cardiovascular Diesase Could a ‘quick and easy’ bone density test help predict risk for vascular dementia late in life? Study suggests this is possible but does not have the power to demonstrate causality.
June 16, 2022 Drug Abuse Student and teacher naloxone training program to thwart opioid overdose deaths is an excellent idea and will save lives.
May 4, 2022 Sleep disorders Is there truly an optimal amount of sleep? Significant limitations including that the study group was 94% white people of European ancestry.
April 12, 2022 Dementia Study looks at the question of whether certain personality traits more conducive to cognitive decline.
March 17, 2022 Allergy/Immunology Thursday catchup: Light and sleep do not mix. How climate change will affect allergy sufferers.
March 10, 2022 Emergency Medicine CHEO study reports on risks of increased mental health issues in children after concussion.
February 3, 2022 General information Using melatonin for sleep is on the rise, study says, despite potential health harms | CTV News. Quality control is poor and contaminants noted in some products. Little evidence that long-term use confers a benefit.
February 2, 2022 Mental Health B.C. doctors can prescribe national park pass to patients “with any health condition” (so almost anyone) who need nature time to save the annual access fee. If most anyone can qualify, eliminate annual fee at the source instead; no prescription needed.
January 17, 2022 Alcoholism CIHI reports increasing numbers of hospitalizations for chronic medical conditions related to alcohol during the pandemic.
August 12, 2021 Addiction Small study of young people with no history of smoking or vaping showed single vaping session led to cellular oxidative stress responses (cause of inflammatory disease, heart disease, etc). More investigation needed to determine long-term use outcomes.