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The legalization of online gambling (iGaming) in Ontario in 2022 turned any smartphone into a betting platform, compounding existing epidemics of technology and social media use addiction.

Read the editorial on risks to youth from gambling advertising in the CMAJ ➡️ doi.org/10.1503/cmaj...
Young people inundated with sports betting ads that doctors warn can be harmful | CBC News
Doctors in Canada are calling for restrictions on betting ads during sports broadcasts. They say that even if the ads aren't directly targetting youths, kids still see them and are being set up for a ...
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Cory Booker will break the record for longest Senate floor speech at 7:19 PM EDT. Fewer than 2 hours from now. The record is held by Strom Thurmond, who was arguing for segregation. GO CORY, GO!
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What makes a good doctor?

#ICAM2025
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Reposted by Kirsten Patrick, Robert M. Califf, Ruairidh Milne

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The remarkable benefit of exercise was just extended to improved survival after cancer in a randomized trial
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by Kirsten Patrick

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My amazing colleague, Dr. Catherine Varner, talking about what not enough people are talking about: the risks of being exposed to #measles in #pregnancy www.cmaj.ca/content/197/...
Pregnant and bearing the burden of measles outbreaks in Canada
[See related article at www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.250606][1] In this issue of CMAJ , Science and colleagues summarize the latest information on the management of measles exposures in pregna...
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by Kirsten Patrick — Reposted by Colleen M. Flood

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Delighted and honoured to have been invited to participate in this panel discussion at #CAHSPR25 tomorrow morning. Looking forward to discussion with these clever people I esteem so much 😊
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by Kirsten Patrick

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ikr. Disturbing.

by Christina Pagel — Reposted by Kirsten Patrick, James Q. Wilson, Anita Guerrini , and 3 more

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Well the NIH has cancelled the Women's Health Initiative, the largest study of women in history

It has been running continuously since 1991 and has provided massive key knowledge about diseases in women

Unreal

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NIH cancels its first and largest study centered on women
The Women’s Health Initiative has produced numerous influential findings
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Loving the new Harvard web page www.harvard.edu #killingit
Harvard University
Harvard University is devoted to excellence in teaching, learning, and research, and to developing leaders who make a difference globally.
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by Kirsten Patrick

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New guideline in @cmaj-jamc.bsky.social today: the long awaited management of obesity in children piece www.cmaj.ca/content/197/...
Managing obesity in children: a clinical practice guideline
Background: Obesity is a complex, chronic, stigmatized disease whereby abnormal or excess body fat may impair health or increase the risk of medical complications, and can reduce quality of life and s...
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by Kirsten Patrick

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What a privilege to hear Zulfi Bhutta & José Belizán talk at #ICAM2025 today. Underscoring the importance of evidence AND knowledge translation for scaling
@gairdnerawards.bsky.social lecture
#globalhealth superheroes
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by Kirsten Patrick

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Also liked when Andre said physicians should ask “What questions do you have?” rather than “Do you have any questions?” The former more likely to lead to questions. As a pt I always sort what I’m prepared to ask based on how well I think the Q will be received. I self-censor based on my trust level.
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Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada @afmc-ca.bsky.social · Apr 3
What makes a good doctor?

#ICAM2025
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by Kirsten Patrick

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I was just talk about how tired I feel rn. I will shut up and send Booker stamina vibes.
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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · Apr 1
Cory Booker will break the record for longest Senate floor speech at 7:19 PM EDT. Fewer than 2 hours from now. The record is held by Strom Thurmond, who was arguing for segregation. GO CORY, GO!
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Reposted by Kirsten Patrick

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"Now is the time to fund Canadian health researchers properly and to support them to share their work, publish in reputable journals, and collaborate internationally."
Read our editorial here ➡️ www.cmaj.ca/content/197/...
@theglobeandmail.com
CMAJ urges more Canadian health research amid cuts to U.S. health agencies
Editor-in-chief Kirsten Patrick said it’s important medical journals stand up for science and condemn the erosion of public health surveillance and data collection in the U.S.
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Reposted by Kirsten Patrick, Ameet Sarpatwari

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The entire National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) team at SAMHSA was terminated today.

Do not listen to the platitudes of this administration when they say they care about drug overdose, addiction, mental health, or suicide.
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by Kirsten Patrick

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CMAJ urges more Canadian health research amid cuts to U.S. health agencies
TORONTO - The Canadian Medical Association Journal is urging Canada to step up its research funding to fill a void expected to be left by deep cuts to health agencies
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Reposted by Kirsten Patrick, The Lancet Neurology

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🆕 Ageing is associated with cognitive decline & an increased risk of neurodegenerative diseases.

A new Review explores the neuroprotective mechanisms of endurance exercise & highlights the importance of cardiorespiratory fitness in healthy brain ageing: tinyurl.com/4asc4wp3 #MedSky
Figure depicting the clinical, tissue, and molecular differences between healthy ageing and accelerated ageing. Copyright: 2025 Elsevier Ltd. All rights are reserved.
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by Kirsten Patrick

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Trump threats open 'floodgate' of inquires from U.S. physicians about moving north | CBC News
Canada's health-care system could stand to benefit from the political upheaval unleashed by U.S. President Donald Trump as American physicians look to move north and Canadians forgo opportunities sout...
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by Kirsten Patrick

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New research in @cmaj-jamc.bsky.social

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Ticagrelor Compared to Clopidogrel in Acute Coronary Syndromes trial (TC4): a Bayesian pragmatic cluster randomized controlled trial
Background: Dual antiplatelet therapy is the standard of care for acute coronary syndrome, but uncertainty exists regarding the optimal regimen for patients in North America. We sought to compare the ...
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by Kirsten Patrick

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In CMAJ today

5 Fear and dismay are natural responses to executive orders that people know will cause harm, and they should be validated. However, active responses are crucial to minimize harm.

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Actively holding the line
[See related article at www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.250406][1] In this issue of CMAJ , Ghali discusses one of the myriad announcements made by US President Donald Trump since his second inaug...
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The World Health Organization is proposing to reduce staff numbers and the scale of its work as it slashes its budget by just over one fifth due to the impact of U.S. funding cuts. www.theglobeandmail.com/world/articl... via @theglobeandmail.com #GlobalHealth
WHO proposes to reduce jobs and cut budget by a fifth, memo shows
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration withdrew from the World Health Organization upon taking office in January
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by Kirsten Patrick

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New director of the NIH - oh dear www.statnews.com/2025/03/04/j...
'Wrong,' 'misleading,' and 'reasonable': How Jay Bhattacharya became, for some, the least bad option to run NIH
Judges criticized Jay Bhattacharya's expert witness testimony as untrustworthy, but a Stanford colleague described him as a "reasonable person, not an ideologue"
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by Kirsten Patrick

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#thereisnocatinthisphoto 😹

by Eric J. Topol — Reposted by Kirsten Patrick, David M. Carr

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In <24 hours, Covid funding is DOGEd across HHS, CDC, NIH as if it and Long Covid didn't exist and there is no worry for future pandemics
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Reposted by Kirsten Patrick

cmaj.ca
Inflammatory bowel disease: can machine learning predict premature death?

New articles on machine learning prediction of premature death; behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia; leonine facies, and more.
➡️ www.cmaj.ca/content/197/11
Text: New articles on machine learning prediction of premature death, behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia, leonine facies, and more in Volume 197, Issue 11 of the CMAJ. Image: Illustration of human digestive system glowing blue, purple and pink
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by Kirsten Patrick

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Did you know that #nonpharmacologic interventions are effective first-line treatments for mild behavioural & psychological symptoms of #dementia ? And identifying triggers can help choose the approach. In CMAJ today: www.cmaj.ca/content/197/...
Nonpharmacologic management of the behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia
Nearly all people living with dementia develop BPSD.[1][1] Symptoms vary over time and by type of dementia, and can include agitation, psychosis, depression, apathy, and anxiety.[1][1],[2][2] Recogniz...
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23andMe is going under. Californians have the right to delete their genetic data before it's turned over to next party buying the assets. If you have a 23andMe account, go log in to download whatever reports you want to save, then follow these instructions to delete your data.
Attorney General Bonta Urgently Issues Consumer Alert for 23andMe Customers
Californians have the right to direct the company to delete their genetic data OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued a consumer alert to customers of 23andMe, a genetic testing ...
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by Kirsten Patrick

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If you're getting old, like me, this is the podcast for you: www.buzzsprout.com/1815691/epis...
#movemore #exercise #healthyaging
The major benefits of exercise for older adults - CMAJ Podcasts
An article in CMAJ, "Move more, age well: prescribing physical activity for older adults," found that regular physical activity can reduce all-cause mortality by 31%. As Canada’s population ages, main...
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by Kirsten Patrick

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Worried about Oropouche virus? Read CMAJ's short "5 things to know" article at www.cmaj.ca/content/197/...
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