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- 6/17/2022
New Alzheimer’s Disease marker has implications for brain supplements
Elevated blood levels of the enzyme PHGDH may be an early indicator of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), according to a new study published in Cell Metabolism. - 6/16/2022
The (medical) funny pages: Alternative music to my ears
This week we've got giggles and making do or doing without, and much more! - 6/16/2022
Mystery drug quiz: Sneaky side effects
Sometimes a drug may be identified by its side effects alone. This Mystery Drug may cause akathisia, blurred vision, constipation, weight gain, xerostomia, dystonia and tardive dyskinesia. - 6/16/2022
Point-of-care testing doesn’t change antibiotic use in children in the ED, Finnish study
But Canadian doctor points out socio-behavioral drivers which drive inappropriate prescribing. - 6/16/2022
Saskatchewan offering monkeypox vaccines for close, high risk contacts
There are no reported instances of monkeypox in Saskatchewan and the ministry says the risk of catching the virus is low. - 6/16/2022
Shall we dance? How mindfulness and dance can stimulate a part of the brain that can improve mental health
I fell in love with the brain as an undergraduate student and pursued a career in neuroscience, but for years I had largely ignored this structure, since it appeared to be involved “only” in processing of bodily sensations. - 6/16/2022
'It drives me nuts!' Women undertreated for aortic stenosis
Rsearchers found that over the study period of approximately 12 years, the prevalence of people living with AS increased in both sexes. - 6/16/2022
Let’s talk funerals . . . or do we have to?
In a frank conversation with his daughter, Dr. Gary Kinney discusses death and dealing with what remains. - 6/16/2022
Canada expected to finish review of first COVID-19 shot for youngest kids in weeks
Deputy Chief Public Health Officer Howard Njoo told a news conference this morning that Health Canada continues to review Moderna's application for a vaccine to protect children between six months and five years old.