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Periodontitis is more prevalent in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) than in nondiabetic individuals and is recognized as the sixth most common complication of T2DM. Therefore, maintaining periodontal health is important to reduce risk for cardiovascular disease in patients with T2DM. …

Addictions Cannabis E-cigarettes Smoking July 22, 2021

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Assessment of nicotine and cannabis vaping and respiratory symptoms in young adults

In a cross-sectional study of 2,553 young adults published in JAMA Network, cannabis vaping at any level was associated with increased odds of bronchitic symptoms, and cannabis vaping three or more times in the last month was associated with increased odds of…

Cancer Diseases Wellness July 20, 2021

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Extended survival among breast cancer survivors who exercise regularly

For more than a decade, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has provided recommendations to Americans regarding the level and types of physical activity that have been shown to have health benefits. New research from Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, published…

Oral Health July 15, 2021

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The systemic inflammatory response following hand instrumentation versus ultrasonic instrumentation

A randomized trial investigated changes in systemic inflammatory markers after full-mouth debridement with either hand instrumentation (HI) or ultrasonic instrumentation (UI). All patients displayed significant increases in serum C-reactive protein (CRP), with no differences between treatment groups at 24 hours compared with…

COVID-19 Diseases July 15, 2021

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COVID vaccine in pregnancy triggers strong immune response in moms, babies

COVID-19 vaccination can prompt a vigorous immune response in pregnant women, who then pass the resulting antibodies on to their newborns through the placenta and breast milk, according to a study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Led by researchers at Brigham…

Cancer Diseases June 29, 2021

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The efficacy and safety of sunscreen use for the prevention of skin cancer

In Canada, more than 80,000 cases of skin cancer are diagnosed every year. Because exposure to ultraviolet radiation is estimated to be associated with 80%–90% of skin cancers, the use of sunscreen — which blocks ultraviolet radiation — is promoted as an…

Wellness June 23, 2021

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The gut shields the liver from fructose-induced damage

After one consumes food or a beverage containing fructose, the gastrointestinal system, or gut, helps to shield the liver from damage by breaking down the sugar before it reaches the liver, according to a new multi-center study led by researchers in the Perelman…

Video June 18, 2021

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Mini-MBA for Clinicians

The Schulich Executive Education Centre has pioneered a concise Mini-MBA: Clinical Professional Entrepreneurship Program to provide you with current, robust business competencies directly applicable to your practice. This Mini-MBA for Clinicians – the only program of its kind in Canada – is designed…

Heart Health Wellness June 15, 2021

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Global study finds diet high in poor-quality carbohydrates increases heart disease and death

A large study of people living on five continents, led by researchers in Hamilton and Toronto, has found a diet high in poor-quality carbohydrates leads to a higher risk of heart attacks, strokes and death. The risks of a diet high in…

Oral Health June 7, 2021

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Cultural competence in the care of LGBTQ patients

The lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer/questioning (LGBTQ) community consists of a cross cultural broad range of community members and includes all races, ethnic and religious backgrounds, and a range of socioeconomic status. The healthcare needs of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender…

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Low education is associated with poor periodontal status in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Assessment of nicotine and cannabis vaping and respiratory symptoms in young adults

Extended survival among breast cancer survivors who exercise regularly

The systemic inflammatory response following hand instrumentation versus ultrasonic instrumentation

COVID vaccine in pregnancy triggers strong immune response in moms, babies

The efficacy and safety of sunscreen use for the prevention of skin cancer

The gut shields the liver from fructose-induced damage

Mini-MBA for Clinicians

Global study finds diet high in poor-quality carbohydrates increases heart disease and death

Cultural competence in the care of LGBTQ patients

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