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Non-celiac gluten sensitivities:
"Patients are the ones with first-hand experience of their symptoms, they are by default the “experts” in that domain."
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🏃♂️ Move More, Age Well: The Power of Exercise for Older Adults 🎧
Canada is becoming a super-aged country, and the effects of ageing—frailty, cognitive decline, and chronic diseases—are on the rise. But could physical activity be a way to turn the tide?
In this episode of the @CMAJ Podcast, hosts Dr. Mojola Omole and Dr. Blair Bigham explore the benefits of exercise for older adults, from preventing falls to improving overall well-being. They’re joined by @DrSamirSinha, Director of Health Policy Research at the NIA, and Steve Di Ciacca, Program Manager at the Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging to discuss how older adults can safely incorporate movement into their lives.
💡"Exercise or regular physical activity can help prevent up to 30 different chronic conditions. It can help prevent the onset and development of dementia, it can help older adults stay healthy and independent." — Dr. Samir Sinha
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Finger deformities in Parkinson disease:
Striatal hand deformities are typically observed in the advanced stages of Parkinson disease but can also manifest in the early stages.
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#DidYouKnow: The Oropouche virus is transmitted via bites from infected Culicoides paraensis biting midges and Culex quinquefasciatus mosquitoes
Here are 5 things to know about Oropouche virus ➡️ https://t.co/4ByADi68ru
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COVID-19 outcomes and homelessness:
In this study assessing COVID-19 outcomes, there were no differences for in-hospital mortality or hospital admission rates among people experiencing homelessness and housed patients.
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Oropouche virus: who is at risk?
New articles on oropouche virus; finger deformities in Parkinson disease; non-celiac gluten sensitivities, and more.
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New study with CAMH researchers and @ICESOntario in @CMAJ: People needing #hospital care for hallucinogen use face a 2.6x higher risk of death within 5 years—especially by #suicide.
As use rises, these risks must be considered in policy & care.
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The hospice piano:
"What do you play for people in their final days of life? I reminded myself that palliative care is about comfort, and I played the opening notes of a piece I’ve often played for myself when I need comfort."
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Lupus vulgaris is a common cutaneous manifestation of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and is a slow-growing, superficial lesion typically located on the head or neck.
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Vitiligo affects 0.5%–2% of individuals of all skin types worldwide and has a chronic, unpredictable course and no cure.
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Hallucinogens and mortality:
Requiring hospital-based care for hallucinogen use was associated with increases in risk of death relative to the general population, particularly from suicide.
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Hallucinogen use and mortality risk: what does the evidence show?
New articles on hallucinogens and mortality, vitiligo, lupus vulgaris, and more.
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Measles cases nearly double in Ontario over last 2 weeks, far surpassing last decade's total @CBCNews
Find two articles that describe five things to know about measles and measles vaccination here➡️
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Use of psychedelics is on the rise in Canada. Doctors are starting to look at long-term risks, benefits
by Amina Zafar for @CBCNews
Find the study in this week's issue of CMAJ➡️https://t.co/mDB8XEHDyw
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These findings are from our study in @CMAJ which compared overall and cause-specific mortality between members of the general population and people with incident acute care hospitalization involving hallucinogens. https://t.co/TC4tAovOmk 2/9
Parvovirus B19 infection:
While uncommon in adults, people with parvovirus B19 infection often present with fever, rash, headache, lymphadenopathy, and symmetric joint pain in the phalanges, wrists, ankles, elbows, and knees.
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SGLT2 inhibitors and chronic kidney disease:
SGLT2 inhibitors may be considered to reduce risk of chronic kidney disease mineral and bone disorders (CKD-MBD) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and stage 1–3 CKD.
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