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'Canadian Medical Association Journal'
Bisphenol A exposures lower in Canadians compared to Americans
— 22 Feb 2011 23:10 | HealthHealth Canada's declaration that bisphenol A is a health hazard makes it unique in the world but it must now follow through with legislation to protect people from exposure, states…
New clinical practice guidelines for noninvasive ventilation
— 15 Feb 2011 15:30 | HealthNew clinical guidelines for use of noninvasive ventilation in critical care settings are published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal)…
Reducing the toll of alcohol in Canada
— 8 Feb 2011 16:48 | HealthFocused programs and public health policies can help reduce the burden of alcohol in Canada, which contributes significantly to acute and chronic diseases, social problems and trauma,…
Risk of cancer increases with exposure to low-dose radiation
— 8 Feb 2011 16:45 | HealthExposure to low-dose radiation from cardiac imaging and other procedures after a heart attack is associated with an increased risk of cancer, found a new study published in CMAJ (Canadian…
Can breastfeeding transmit yellow fever after maternal vaccination?
— 8 Feb 2011 16:42 | HealthA five-week old infant most likely contracted a vaccine strain of yellow fever virus through breastfeeding, according to a case report published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association…
Poor work ability may predict faster deterioration of health
— 1 Feb 2011 21:06 | HealthPoor work ability in midlife may be associated with an accelerated deterioration of health and functioning in old age, states a study published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association…
Sex in pregnancy: A primer
— 1 Feb 2011 21:03 | HealthSex in pregnancy is generally safe, with few complications, states a new primer for physicians to counsel patients wondering about sex in pregnancy, published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical…
Navigating the spheres of assisted death
— 1 Feb 2011 21:00 | HealthThe issues of assisted death and palliative care in Canada should be discussed in the context of human rights, states a commentary published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal…
Food industry partnerships may carry risks
— 1 Feb 2011 20:57 | HealthHealth charities and health organisations must tread carefully when partnering with the food industry as it may risk compromise health promotion goals, states an editorial in CMAJ (Canadian…
Deaths reduced with cardiac resynchronisation therapy
— 1 Feb 2011 20:54 | HealthCardiac resynchronisation therapy shows major benefit in reducing mortality in people with heart failure when combined with optimal medical therapy or implantable cardioverter defibrillator,…
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