Madely Health Headlines Commentary for April 26, 2013
HPV vaccine for boys recommended as universal program for Canada Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadSource:
Gynecologists group calls for HPV vaccine for boys
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for April 26, 2013
HPV vaccine for boys recommended as universal program for Canada Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadSource:
Gynecologists group calls for HPV vaccine for boys
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for March 11, 2013
British chief medical officer warns of increasing antibiotic-resistant bacteria Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadSource:
New wave of ‘superbugs’ poses dire threat, says chief medical officer
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for March 5, 2013
Ontario's Healthy Active Kids strategy is a good comprehensive approach to the childhood obesity problem Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadSource:
Obesity panel urges Ontario to ban junk food marketing aimed at kids
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Madely Health Headlines Commentary for February 26, 2013
Study on patient acceptance into family practice misleading and poorly analyzed Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadSource:
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
Windsor ends fluoridation: chemophobia and anecdote sways mayor/Caffeine energy drinks approves by Health Canada Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadSource:
Jonathan Kay: Windsor’s junk-science Mayor is all wet
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for February 4, 2013
Study uncovers errors in chemotherapy preparation and delivery to hospital patients Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadSource:
Study finds potential errors in chemo use
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Madely Health Headlines Commentary for January 21, 2013
Should tattoos and piercings be covered up for health care hospital personnel involved in patient care? Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
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
Should it be mandatory for health care workers to receive the flu vaccine? Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadMadely Health Headlines Commentary for January 11, 2013
Many factors contribute to medication errors in the hospital setting Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadSource:
‘That’s four children who died’: Hospital drug errors blamed for child deaths in new report
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Madely Health Headlines Commentary for January 3, 2013
Chronic care patients' placement from hospital a struggle for all Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadSource:
Daughter fights Ottawa Hospital’s plans to discharge ailing mother
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for December 31, 2012
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
Circumcision health policy statement from American Academy of Pediatrics draws criticism Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadSource:
Circumcision pluses outweigh risks: U.S. pediatricians
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for July 26, 2012
Wait times for cancer drug approval in Canada double that of the US and Europe Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadSource:
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for July 17, 2012
Trans-fat ban in NYC has resulted in less trans-fats in restaurant food! Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadNew York trans fat ban has cut consumption, study finds
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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
US Preventive Services Task Force changes recommendations for calcium and vitamin D use for postmenopausal women Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
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Older Women Should Not Take Calcium, Vitamin D: Task Force
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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
New York plans to ban large size sodas to combat obesity and ignores human psychology Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
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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
New Zealand's tobacco tax hike and the law of unintended yet historically verifiable consequences Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
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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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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
Chronic pain management services unable to cope with patient demand Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
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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
The precautionary principle unfortunately prevails in Ontario teachers decision to urge WiFi removal from schools but continue to drink their coffee Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadMadely 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
Should sex of the fetus be withheld from parents to reduce risk of aborting females? Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
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Bid to curb female feticide pushes hot buttons of abortion and culture
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Madely Health Headlines Commentary for January 9, 2012
British MPs make plea to citizens to curtail alcohol consumption Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
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Madely Health Headlines Commentary for January 3, 2012
Exercise in the workplace may help improve health and productivity outcomes Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadSource:
Employers discovering workplace fitness pays off
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for November 29, 2011
Hospital parking fees are user fees/Health Canada removes Avastin's indication to treat HER2 negative breast cancer Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadSource:
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for November 18, 2011
More of the same health care mantra plays soothing music to dogmatic government policy in new report Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadSource:
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for November 2, 2011
Study on DIY PAP tests in developing countries show low positive predictive value Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadSource:
‘DIY‘ test is likelier than Pap smear to find cancer
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Madely Health Headlines Commentary for October 27, 2011
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for October 18, 2011
Ottawa Pubic Health announcement on measures to address endoscopy clinic cleaning breakdowns Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadSource:
Infection control lapses at clinic ‘broadranging’, Levy says
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for October 7, 2011
US Preventive Task Force recommends against PSA testing for healthy men Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadSource:
Panel advises against prostate cancer screening