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Canada Healthwatch 🍁 @canadahealthwatch.ca · 6d

Provinces opened the door for U.S. doctors. But Ottawa is blocking the hallway

by @codeblackamerica.bsky.social

Provinces opened the door for US doctors, as Ottawa blocks the hallway

Canada could be the go-to refuge for US doctors as American medicine collapses.

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Avis Favaro @avisfavaro.bsky.social · 5d

A solution to homelessness while easing the burden on ERs A project that’s working with data to prove it. @canadianpress @liamcasey
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/politics/tor...

Toronto hospital housing model 'a gift' to residents as ER visits reduced by half

TORONTO - Every time Jason Miles walked out of prison, he would be bigger, stronger and meaner.

www.thecanadianpressnews.ca

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University of Toronto Press @uoftpress.bsky.social · 7d

Parents, educators, caregivers: want better ways to talk to teens about cannabis?

Join Dr. Gail Beck & @avisfavaro.bsky.social for the launch of Dope Advice—a guide to understanding and starting the conversation.

📅 Oct 20 | UofT Bookstore
🔗 Register: bit.ly/47TdG9H

#BookTalk #Parenting

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Avis Favaro @avisfavaro.bsky.social · 8d

Human skin used to create an embryo
www.bbc.com/news/article... @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social

Human skin DNA fertilised to make embryo for first time

US scientists testing the technique say it could help people overcome infertility and potentially allow same-sex couples to have a genetically related child.

www.bbc.com

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Avis Favaro @avisfavaro.bsky.social · 10d

With all the recent discussion about #autism and risk factors, here’s a discussion about Canadian research using #AI to study moms and babies to identify possible risk factors.
podcast from @cihi www.cihi.ca/en/podcast/c...

Can AI Help Identify Babies at Risk of Autism? | CIHI

Host Avis Favaro discusses Dr. Christine Armour’s study to see if artificial intelligence can be used to create an autism screening tool.

www.cihi.ca

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Avis Favaro @avisfavaro.bsky.social · 11d

Tiny pieces of plastic now detected in human bone marrow; as researcher study health impacts of microplastics being absorbed into our bodies
www.ctvnews.ca/health/artic... @ctvnews-mirror.bsky.social

Microplastics detected in human bone marrow; study examines health impacts

Microplastics have been detected deep inside human bones and could be harming our health, according to a new study.

www.ctvnews.ca

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Pew Research Center @pewresearch.org · 12d

Who consumes news on each social media site? 📱🗞️ The people who regularly get news on different social media sites often differ by gender, age and other factors. 🧵👇

Dive deeper: www.pewresearch.org/...

Bar chart showing the demographic profiles and party identification of regular social media news consumers in the U.S. on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, X (Twitter) and Reddit

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Avis Favaro @avisfavaro.bsky.social · 13d

Lack of planning, oversight led to Ontario home care supply shortages: ombudsman www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/politics/lac... via @CdnPressNews

Lack of planning, oversight led to Ontario home care supply shortages: ombudsman

TORONTO - Medical supply shortages last fall for palliative and home care patients were triggered by one vendor, but a lack of planning and oversight at a government agency contributed,

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Avis Favaro @avisfavaro.bsky.social · 13d

“Facebook and YouTube outpace all other social media sites as places where Americans regularly get news: 38% of U.S. adults say they regularly get news on Facebook, and 35% say the same about YouTube.” www.pewresearch.org/journalism/f... @pewresearch

Social Media and News Fact Sheet

Many Americans use social media for news: About a fifth or more regularly get news on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and TikTok.

www.pewresearch.org

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Pew Research Center @pewresearch.org · 13d

Just over half of TikTok users (55%) say they regularly get news on the app, up from 22% in 2020. Check out our latest research on social media and news:

Social Media and News Fact Sheet

Many Americans use social media for news: About a fifth or more regularly get news on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and TikTok.

www.pewresearch.org

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Avis Favaro @avisfavaro.bsky.social · 14d

I’m so sad - while Inever met Dr Markland in person, his posts on X during COVID, advocacy of Canadian healthcare and beautiful photos were so appreciated. Alberta lost a dedicated physician after a biking accident. www.westernstandard.news/news/beloved...

Beloved Edmonton doctor tragically passes away after mountain biking accident near Nordegg

Edmonton is mourning the sudden loss of Dr. Darren Markland, a highly respected intensive-care physician, who tragically died in a cycling accident on Sunday.

www.westernstandard.news

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University of Toronto Press @uoftpress.bsky.social · 14d

Book Launch!

How do you talk to teens about #cannabis?

Join author Gail Beck in conversation with @avisfavaro.bsky.social for the launch of Dope Advice, a practical guide to understanding why teens use cannabis and how to start the conversation.

Oct 20, UofT Bookstore

Register: bit.ly/47TdG9H

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Avis Favaro @avisfavaro.bsky.social · 14d

NBC News @nbcnews.com · 14d

After hospitals were acquired by private equity firms, patient death rates in the emergency departments rose by 13% compared with similar hospitals, according to research published in Annals of Internal Medicine.

Death rates rose in hospital ERs after private equity firms took over, study finds

The increased deaths in emergency departments at private equity-owned hospitals are most likely the result of reduced staffing levels, researchers say.

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Avis Favaro @avisfavaro.bsky.social · 14d

The potential cost for a gene therapy for Huntington’s could top $2 million per patient.

Avis Favaro @avisfavaro.bsky.social · 14d

Gene therapy for Huntington’s disease - intriguing early results of human trial www.bbc.com/news/article... @bbcnews-world-rss.bsky.social

Huntington's disease successfully treated for first time

One of the most devastating diseases finally has a treatment that can slow its progression and transform lives, tearful doctors tell BBC.

www.bbc.com

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Avis Favaro @avisfavaro.bsky.social · 14d

Gene therapy for Huntington’s disease - intriguing early results of human trial www.bbc.com/news/article... @bbcnews-world-rss.bsky.social

Huntington's disease successfully treated for first time

One of the most devastating diseases finally has a treatment that can slow its progression and transform lives, tearful doctors tell BBC.

www.bbc.com

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Avis Favaro @avisfavaro.bsky.social · 15d

Health Canada issues its position on acetaminophen-during pregnancy. recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-rec...

Acetaminophen is a recommended treatment for fever and pain during pregnancy - Canada.ca

Health Canada currently maintains that there is no conclusive evidence that using acetaminophen as directed during pregnancy causes autism or other neurodevelopmental disorders. Acetaminophen is commo...

recalls-rappels.canada.ca

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Avis Favaro @avisfavaro.bsky.social · 17d

Does this apply in Canada too?
“Online health record giant MyChart just slipped a clause into its terms and conditions barring patients from suing the firm for mishandling their health data.”https://www.levernews.com/mychart-rewrites-the-rules-patients-lose-their-rights/ @levernews

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Avis Favaro @avisfavaro.bsky.social · 19d

Canadian designed implant helps stabilize blood pressure in patients with #spinalcord injuries
www.ctvnews.ca/health/artic... @ctvnews-mirror.bsky.social
@ucalgary.bsky.social

‘Game changer’ implant helps stabilize blood pressure in patients with spinal cord injuries

Research led by teams at several universities worldwide, including the University of Calgary, shows that a new implantable system on patients’ spines can restore blood pressure balance after a spinal ...

www.ctvnews.ca

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Avis Favaro @avisfavaro.bsky.social · 20d

Endometriosis - a welcome boost for training to help medical professionals recognize this painful and debilitating disorder www.ctvnews.ca/health/artic... @ctvnews-mirror.bsky.social

Training for docs coming as women wait years in pain for endometriosis diagnoses

One in 10 girls and women live with endometriosis — often called “endo” — in Canada, but there is an average delay of five years until it’s diagnosed, according to the Canadian Society for the Advance...

www.ctvnews.ca

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Stacie Smith (She/Her) 🇨🇦 🏒 🧠 @stacesmith94.bsky.social · 20d

Patient Perspectives: Telling our stories is critical to improving care

Patient Perspectives: Telling our stories is critical to improving care - Healthy Debate

As a physician, nothing will tell you more than simply asking someone how their illness impacts their lives and listening closely to their answers.

healthydebate.ca

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Avis Favaro @avisfavaro.bsky.social · 21d

All good points. But now more than ever it seems prudent to look at the supply chain and see where we can make the links stronger and more 🇨🇦
Sometimes promoting local products costs more but provinces can grow jobs here.

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Avis Favaro @avisfavaro.bsky.social · 22d

3/Years of free trade have also seen support for Canadian health product companies dwindle. Can we turn it around? Spotify: ow.ly/CrYl50Lo4tr
Apple: ow.ly/Q4F950Lo4kO
YouTube: ow.ly/1FBG50S7iCA

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Avis Favaro @avisfavaro.bsky.social · 22d

It’s bold and it makes sense given the majority of health care tools are imported. What happens if there’s another pandemic or trade disruptions?
But there are questions- health systems are often locked into long term contracts with large multinationals- and don’t have the freedom to “buy Canadian”

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Avis Favaro @avisfavaro.bsky.social · 22d

“Built Here, Bought Here” to promote a Canada 🇨🇦 1st movement in healthcare’s supply chain. Is it even possible? Podcast for CIHI with Anne Snowdon @uwindsor.bsky.social
Spotify: ow.ly/CrYl50Lo4tr
Apple: ow.ly/Q4F950Lo4kO
YouTube: ow.ly/1FBG50S7iCA
www.longwoods.com/content/2767...

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Avis Favaro @avisfavaro.bsky.social · 23d

Celebrated children’s writer Robert Munsch has requested a medically assisted death (MAID) He revealed his diagnosis of dementia 4 years ago. 💔@CTVnews
www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...

Canadian children’s author Robert Munsch approved for MAID

Robert Munsch, the beloved Canadian author behind children’s books such as ‘Love You Forever’, ‘The Paper Bag Princess’ and ‘Mortimer’, has been approved for medical assistance in dying (MAID).

www.ctvnews.ca

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