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Madely Health Headlines Commentary for April 26, 2013

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Gynecologists group calls for HPV vaccine for boys

 

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for March 11, 2013

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New wave of ‘superbugs’ poses dire threat, says chief medical officer

 

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for March 5, 2013

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Obesity panel urges Ontario to ban junk food marketing aimed at kids

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No Time to Wait: The Health Kids Strategy

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for February 26, 2013

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Looking for doctor? Well-off may do better than poor getting appointments: study

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The effect of socioeconomic status on access to primary care: an audit study

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for February 12, 2013

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Hospitals struggle to keep up as more youth seek help for mental illness

 

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for February 7, 2013

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Number of Alzheimer’s patients will triple by 2050: study

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Alzheimer disease in the United States (2010–2050) estimated using the 2010 census

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for February 5, 2013

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Jonathan Kay: Windsor’s junk-science Mayor is all wet

 

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for February 4, 2013

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Study finds potential errors in chemo use

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Intravenous chemotherapy preparation errors: Patient safety risks identified in a pan-Canadian exploratory study

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for January 21, 2013

 

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for January 22, 2013

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Canada not as good at after-hours medical care as other countries: report

 

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for January 17, 2013

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New voluntary standard aims to help improve mental health at work

 

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for January 14, 2013

 

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for January 11, 2013

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‘That’s four children who died’: Hospital drug errors blamed for child deaths in new report

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The Relationship Between the Nursing Work Environment and the Occurrence of Reported Paediatric Medication Administration Errors: A Pan Canadian Study

 

 

 

 

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for January 7, 2013

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Google’s one sick search engine

Ottawa hit by influenza bug

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for January 3, 2013

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Daughter fights Ottawa Hospital’s plans to discharge ailing mother

 

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for December 31, 2012

Source: Kids’ obesity a global threat  

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for December 13, 2012

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People Living Longer but Not Healthier Lives


Madely Health Headlines Commentary for October 24, 2012

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Should there be a junk-food tax?

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Ontario’s Doctors Call for Urgent Action to Combat Obesity Epidemic

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for September 3, 2012

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Eastern Ontario has province’s longest delays for hip replacements

 

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for August 27, 2012

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Circumcision pluses outweigh risks: U.S. pediatricians

 

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for July 26, 2012

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The Fraser Institute: Canadians Wait Almost Twice as Long as Americans for New, Life-Saving Cancer Drugs

 

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for July 17, 2012


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New York trans fat ban has cut consumption, study finds
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Change in Trans Fatty Acid Content of Fast-Food Purchases Associated With New York City’s Restaurant Regulation: A Pre–Post Study

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for June 26, 2012

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Outrage after girls suffer intense sunburn during field trip

 

An interview with Dr. David Jacobs,  a radiologist at Humber River Regional Hospital, to discuss what kind of work Radiologists actually do and how the proposed provincial cuts could affect their services.

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for June 13, 2012

 

 

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Older Women Should Not Take Calcium, Vitamin D: Task Force 

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USPSTF recommendations

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for June 4, 2012

 

 

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Treatment wait times in ‘depression capital’ have now grown to one year

 

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for May 31, 2012

 

 

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NYC mayor seeks ban on big sugary drinks

 

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for May 25, 2012  

   

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for May 24, 2012

 

 

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New Zealand hikes tobacco taxes 40% in bid to become a smoke-free country

 

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for May 22, 2012

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CDC: Test All ‘Boomers’ for Hepatitis C Infection

 

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for May 14, 2012

 

 

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Free flu shot program missing kids under two, study finds

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Low Rates of Influenza Immunization in Young Children Under Ontario’s Universal Influenza Immunization Program

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for May 9, 2012

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State is stifling innovation at hospitals: health-care executive

 

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for April 26, 2012

 

 

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High amputation rates prompt health officials to make diabetic foot care a priority

 

 

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for April 25, 2012

 

 

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Chronic pain a growing problem, health summit hears

 

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for April 17, 2012

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Canadian fast food among the saltiest, study finds

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CMAJ: The variability of reported salt levels in fast foods across six countries

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for April 16, 2012

 

 

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Home-care support for elderly fails caregivers, report finds

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Seniors in need, caregivers in distress: What are the home care priorities for seniors in Canada?

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for March 28, 2012

 

 

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Gynecologists urged to screen for heart disease

 

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for March 6, 2012

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Health Canada backs off ‘whole wheat’ labelling

 

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for February , 2012  

  Source: Ontario teachers urge WiFi blackout at schools, fearing cancer risk Reference: EMF and Health

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for January 26, 2012

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Cuts to OHIP services could include some planned C-section births

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for January17, 2012

 

 

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Bid to curb female feticide pushes hot buttons of abortion and culture

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“It’s a girl!” — could be a death sentence 

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for January 9, 2012

 

 

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Britons should avoid drinking alcohol for at least two days a week to protect their health, a committee of MPs said in a report published Monday

 

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Alcohol consumption per country

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for January 3, 2012

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Employers discovering workplace fitness pays off

 

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for November 29, 2011

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Ottawa doc calls for end to rich hospital parking fees

Avastin no longer OK for metastatic breast cancer

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for November 18, 2011

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Top economist warns Canada against two-tiered health care

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for November 2, 2011

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DIYtest is likelier than Pap smear to find cancer

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Lazcano-Ponce E, et al “Self-collection of vaginal specimens for human papillomavirus testing in cervical cancer prevention (MARCH): A community-based randomised controlled trial” Lancet 2011; DOI: 10.1016/S0140-6736(11)61522-5.

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for October 31, 2011

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Doctors refuse to OK marijuana use

 

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for October 27, 2011  

  Source: Many Ont. seniors don’t see a dentist regularly: study  

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for October 18, 2011

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Infection control lapses at clinic ‘broadranging’, Levy says

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for October 7, 2011

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Panel advises against prostate cancer screening