Madely Health Headlines Commentary for April 23, 2013

Cinnamon games not so much fun Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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Don’t take the cinnamon challenge: Doctors warn teens after surge in calls to poison centres

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The ‘Cinnamon Challenge’: A Popular Dare That Just Isn’t Worth Taking

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for May 5 , 2011

Asthma rates increasing, the question is why? Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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Asthma Rates Climb for Children, Adults

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“CDC Vital Signs, May 2011. Asthma in the US”

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for March 23, 2010

Chronic obstructive lung disease remains a significant health issue Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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Pulmonary disease found in 1 in 10 Canadians

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for February 16, 2010

Study states lifetime risk of asthma is 1 in 3, another study questions that result Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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1 in 3 chance of developing asthma: study

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What Is the Lifetime Risk of Physician-diagnosed Asthma in Ontario, Canada?

Comment:

This study depended on accurate diagnoses of asthma. However, it was unable to assess whether these patients indeed did have the disease. A study published in the CMAJ in 2008 concluded that 30 per cent of asthma diagnoses were incorrect.