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- 11/8/2011
Kangaroo care, pacifiers ease painful procedures for babies
Canadian review underscores need for doctors and hospitals to update practices - 11/8/2011
Hepatitis B virus carriers at risk of complications
People with type 2 diabetes who are hepatitis B virus (HBV) carriers appear to be at higher risk of developing renal and cardiovascular complications, according to a Hong Kong Diabetes Registry study. - 11/8/2011
Health Canada reports five mix ups involving the drugs Pradax and Plavix
Drugmakers for the two products team up with Health Canada to alert patients of the risk of medication errors associated with name confusion. - 11/8/2011
Ginger’s anti-inflammatory effect may help in avoiding colon cancer
People who regularly consume ginger root may be reducing their risk for colon cancer. In a small, investigational study, researchers found that ingesting the flavourful root inhibits the action of key enzymes linked to inflammation in the colon. - 11/8/2011
Everyone should be trained to perform CPR: CAEP
Every Canadian should be trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and everyone should respond and provide chest compressions, with or without mouth-to-mouth ventilation, whether they are trained or not. - 11/8/2011
Emphasis needed on reducing sugary drinks
Reducing consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages and fruit juice is the key to preventing obesity and cardiometabolic disease, according to U.S. neuroendocrinologist Dr. Robert Lustig. - 11/8/2011
Depression wracking young diabetes patients
But evidence is thin that treating depression helps improve cardiovascular and other diabetic outcomes - 11/8/2011
Congenital toxoplasmosis has more severe signs in U.S. versus Europe
U.S. researcher calls for universal testing in pregnancy, but Canadian disagrees - 11/8/2011
Building a scaffold inside the body
- 11/7/2011
Topical dapsone now available for treatment for acne
The product is not recommended for use in patients < 12 years of age. - 11/7/2011
Pharmacists gather for OTC refresher
About 130 pharmacists from around Ontario spent a sunny Sunday brushing up on their knowledge of some of the most common—and challenging—self care topics seen in community pharmacy.