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Psychosurgery is back. But these are not the ice-pick-through-the-eye-socket lobotomies of the past
No opening of the cranium, no cutting into the brain, no blood. Today's precise psychosurgery presents options for patients ...
Obesity in Canada surges to one-third of adults, study links spike to pandemic disruptions
A recent Canadian study reveals a significant surge in obesity rates, with 32.7 percent of adults classified as obese in 2023, a notable increase since 2009. The COVID-19 pandemic is identified as a ...
Canadian obesity rate doubled during pandemic: study
New research published in Canadian Medical Association Journal found that the obesity rate doubled during the COVID-19 ...
Obesity rates in Canada increased faster during pandemic than in previous 11 years
TORONTO - A new report says the prevalence of obesity increased faster during the COVID-19 pandemic than it did over the ...
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Supporting autistic patients in health care
Caring for autistic patients requires a unique approach, and a Five ways to support… article in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) aims to provide tips on caring for these patients.