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Animal study sheds light on genetics of autism in humans
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for September 17, 2012 [display_podcast] Source: Animal Study Offers Prospect of Autism Treatment Reference: Shared Synaptic Pathophysiology in Syndromic and Nonsyndromic Rodent Models of Autism
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Significant study shows TIAs (transient strokes) may need to be treated more aggressively
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for September 14, 2012 [display_podcast] Source: “Mini” strokes carry high risk of disability, Canadian study finds Reference: What Causes Disability After Transient Ischemic Attack and Minor Stroke?
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Low vitamin D levels may make kids admitted to ICU more ill
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for September 13, 2012 [display_podcast] Source: CHEO study links sickest children to low vitamin D Low Vitamin D Levels May Make Sick Kids Sicker Reference: Primary source: Pediatrics Source reference: Madden K, et al “Vitamin D deficiency in critically ill children” Pediatr 2012; DOI: 10.1542/peds.2011-3328. Additional source: Pediatrics Source reference: McNally J, et al “The…
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Fish oil supplements not shown to prevent heart disease
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for September 12, 2012 [display_podcast] Source: For heart health, fish oil pills not the answer: study Reference: Association Between Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation and Risk of Major Cardiovascular Disease Events A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
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Hormone replacement therapy revisited after review of data supports use for certain women
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for September 10, 2012 [display_podcast] Source: Risk averted — hormone therapy regains support
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A missed opportunity that may have helped prevent the spread of West Nile virus in North America
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for September 7, 2012 [display_podcast] Source: How to protect against rare, late summer ‘bugs
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Study states organically-grown food no different from conventional foods with respect to nutrients and health effects
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for September 5, 2012 [display_podcast] Source: Organic food not much healthier: study Reference: Are Organic Foods Safer or Healthier Than Conventional Alternatives?: A Systematic Review
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What does it mean when you feel a lymph node?
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for September 4, 2012