Heart disease and stroke are leading causes of death and disability in Canada. To date, most proposed solutions to reduce the burden of heart disease in Canada have focused on…
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Exclusive breastfeeding in hospital associated with longer breastfeeding duration
New findings from AllerGen’s CHILD Study show that exclusive breastfeeding during the first few days of life is positively associated with longer-term breastfeeding, while in-hospital formula use is associated with…
New study finds diesel exhaust changes immune response in human lungs
Inhaled air pollution is a well-known human health hazard. Traffic-related air pollution is associated with an increased risk of respiratory diseases such as asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD),…
Congenital hernias in newborns: new guideline to manage complex condition
For babies diagnosed with congenital diaphragmatic hernia, a comprehensive new guideline in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) http://bit.ly/2rqLPLe aims to provide guidance to physicians in diagnosing and managing the condition…