Clinical

New Canadian guideline provides evidence-based options for smoking cessation
Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care issues recommendations for primary care providers to promote tobacco smoking cessation in adults.
Study says AI chatbots need to fix suicide response, as family sues over ChatGPT role in boy’s death
The research—conducted by the RAND Corporation and funded by the National Institute of Mental Health—raises concerns about how a growing number of people, including children, rely on AI chatbots for mental health support.

Maryland resident is diagnosed with New World screwworm. What to know about the parasite

New World screwworm is a fly that lays its eggs in open wounds and body openings. The parasite is typically found in South America and the Caribbean.
Northerners reminded about anthrax after suspected infected bison found dead

Symptoms in humans can vary depending on where the infection takes hold. On the skin, it can form painful ulcers that can swell lymph nodes.
The perimenopause predicament

Perimenopause can be tricky, with some symptoms more easily eased than others. But there is plenty of help to offer our patients.
Researchers distinguish four types of autism and their genetic drivers

Research provides insight into how gene variants impact early brain development in ASD—and how these four identifiable types may be just the first pieces of the puzzle.
Health Canada approves updated Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for fall

News releases from both Pfizer and Moderna say the new mRNA shots will target the LP.8.1 variant, a descendant of Omicron that the World Health Organization was monitoring earlier this year.
Doctors want women to know the nuanced reality of hormone therapy for menopause

Doctors are divided over whether there should be changes in ‘black box’ health warnings on some hormone treatments.
Pregnancy complications increase the risk of stroke in the long term

Study examined five major adverse outcomes: gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, other hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, preterm birth, and low birth weight for gestational age.
Menopausal hormone therapy reduces fracture risk, even in the long term: study

Researchers analyzed the medical records of more than three million women aged 40 and over.