March 2, 2023 Food Science University of Calgary researchers to look at aging brain as study provides association but not causal link between vitamin D intake and prevention of dementia. Observational nature of study did not have the power to account for confounding variables.
February 14, 2023 Prevention and Screening Prostate Cancer screening blood test uses a combination PSA and epigenetic markers to improve accuracy and reduce false positive results. Further evaluation in larger population cohorts recommended by study authors.
February 6, 2023 Cancer/Oncology Study prompts doctors to renew recommendations for fallopian tube removal to prevent ovarian cancer
January 23, 2023 Dementia Alzheimer’s Research UK has developed an online brain check-up tool that aims to cut risk of dementia at any age
January 18, 2023 Alcoholism New alcohol consumption guidelines uses the latest evidence to provide information for people to consider with respect to their consumption and health risks. Each person has their own level of risk tolerance and can use this info accordingly.
December 20, 2022 Health Policy Meningitis B vaccine available and recommended for university and college students. Halifax family raising awareness after the death of their 19-year-old son who was studying at Dalhousie University
November 16, 2022 Lung/Respiratory Disease Pneumococcal Vaccine Uptake Remains Low Among Vulnerable Canadians
November 10, 2022 Cardiovascular Diesase New one-stop 83-item guideline to managing heart disease in Canadians needs to be automated and incorporated into EMRs to maximize use by primary care physicians.
October 13, 2022 Prevention and Screening 400,000 fewer mammograms performed during pandemic: Ontario Medical Association
