Obstetric trauma and its association with race and immigration: a population-based cohort study in Ontario, Canada | McMaster University - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology As March draws to a close, we reflect on a month that spotlights women’s health and equity, anchored by International Women’s Day, we are highlighting the recent work that Dr. Giulia Muraca and the Mu...

As March and #InternationalWomensDay conclude, we highlight research from Dr. Giulia Muraca & PERL. Recent study published in #CMAJ led by doctoral candidate Irina Oltean identifies inequities in obstetric trauma by race and immigration status—underscoring structural influences on maternal health.

Emergenza oppioidi fra i giovanissimi, ma il Canada è impreparato | Corriere Canadese TORONTO - Continua, e cresce, l'emergenza-oppioidi in Canada: troppe, ancora, le overdose e sempre più numerosi gli adolescenti che fanno uso di sostanze come eroina e fentanil. Ma il sistema sanitari...

Uso di oppioidi, overdose e decessi fra gli adolescenti canadesi numeri impressionanti, gli esperti chiedono interventi urgenti

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Why doctors are calling for restrictions on ‘very dangerous’ #sportsbetting ads - National | Globalnews.ca globalnews.ca/news/11402488/sports-bet... “Doctors are calling for restrictions on sports betting ads, saying they are setting youth up for a future of problem […]

Why doctors are calling for restrictions on ‘very dangerous’ sports betting ads - National | Globalnews.ca An editorial in the Canadian Medical Association Journal says the prevalence of sports betting ads in Canada is putting youth at risk.

I approve of this message. The deluge of #sportsbetting ads on YouTube is absolutely insane!

#betting #gambling #sportsbook #onlinebetting #cdnnews #cdnhealth #CMAJ

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Canada got fatter since the pandemic and pharma cashed in One in three Canadian adults lives with obesity as food prices soar, diets worsen and prescriptions for weight-loss drugs climbSylvain Charlebois, Troy MediaA new study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) confirms what many suspected: obesity rates in Canada have surged since the pandemic began. Before 2020, the increase was steady but gradual. Since April of that year, the pace has quickened—today, one in three Canadian adults lives with obesity.

Canada got fatter since the pandemic and pharma cashed in


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Canadians' health data at risk of being handed over to U.S. authorities, experts warn | CBC News Canadians' electronic health records need more protections to prevent foreign entities from accessing patient data, according to commentary in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.

Canada's health data is valuable, but vulnerable to foreign access and storage. 🚨 A @cmaj.ca commentary featured in CBC News raises these concerns.

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Effect of single-entry referral models and team-based care on wait times for hip and knee joint replacement in Ontario: a simulation study Background: Long wait times for scheduled surgery are a major problem in Canadian health systems. We sought to determine the extent to which single-entry referral models (next available consultation),...

This #CMAJ journal article splashed across Canada last week. While this makes absolute sense - it is certainly not new. Please recall that in 2005-06, the Ministry of Health's Wait Time Strategy led by Dr. Alan Hudson strongly *encouraged* the adoption of a centralized wait list in each #LHIN.

Not necessary to take Osler’s advice, as he also said “I hate Latin Americans,” and “What are we to do when the yellow and brown men begin to swarm over” to Canada, which he considered “a White man’s country”, credit to #DrNavPersaud in his #CMAJ article maphealth.ca/persaud/ #themoreyouknow