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- 11/9/2011
New guidelines for seniors’ mental health out
Focus on recovery is central, says chair of seniors committee for Mental Health Care Commission of Canada - 11/9/2011
‘Window’ open for doctors to do mental health research
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) wants physicians to become participants in an unfolding, multi-million dollar project: the setting up of new patient-based mental health research collaboratives across Canada and beyond. - 11/9/2011
Adenovirus linked to diabetes risk in ethnic Chinese
Normal-weight Chinese diabetes patients were significantly more likely to test positive for crucial DNA marker - 11/9/2011
Sublinox: new non-benzodiazepine hypnotic coming soon
Drug is indicated for the short-term treatment, symptomatic relief of insomnia. - 11/9/2011
Regular sleep catch-ups key for kids
Children less likely to be overweight if they get more rest on weekends and holidays - 11/9/2011
The Healthcare Interview: N.B. college registrar Dr. Ed Schollenberg tackles big issues in a small province
For a small province, New Brunswick serves up its share of big medical issues. From Dr. Henry Morgentaler’s abortion clinics, to pathology lawsuits (from patients and doctors) to IMG licensing issues, provincial college registrar Dr. Ed Schollenberg has been there for it all. - 11/8/2011
Shift work in teen years associated with MS
Circadian disruption, sleep restriction linked to increased risk, studies suggest - 11/8/2011
Kangaroo care, pacifiers ease painful procedures for babies
Canadian review underscores need for doctors and hospitals to update practices - 11/8/2011
Emphasis needed on reducing sugary drinks
Reducing consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages and fruit juice is the key to preventing obesity and cardiometabolic disease, according to U.S. neuroendocrinologist Dr. Robert Lustig. - 11/8/2011
Congenital toxoplasmosis has more severe signs in U.S. versus Europe
U.S. researcher calls for universal testing in pregnancy, but Canadian disagrees