Daily Media Digest July 2, 2019

CTV News
“Researchers at the McGill University Health Centre believe they’ve found a new way to diagnose fibromyalgia, a disease that causes constant pain …”
TAGS: fibromyalgia, diagnosis

 

Globalnews.ca
“Tubal ligation, or getting your “tubes tied,” is a common surgical procedure that women have done for a variety of reasons.”
TAGS: women’s health, tubal ligation

 

The London Free Press
“But Bernard Le Foll, PhD, a senior scientist at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, is skeptical about using cannabis-infused drinks to avoid …”
TAGS: cannabis, dehydration, intoxication

 

The GrowthOp
““It’s the ‘in’ thing now,” said Robert Schwartz, a senior scientist at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). “Smoking amongst teens is …”
TAGS: vaping, nicotine

 

The Loop (blog)
“A smartphone app developed at the McGill University Health Centre is empowering patients by helping them monitor their own medical information.”
TAGS: patients, medical information, app

 

CBC.ca
“… will offer primary care, as well as services including physiotherapy, psychology, massage therapy, nutrition, medical research and a pharmacy.”
TAGS: collaborative health care, clinic, Nova Scotia

 

CHAT News Today
“MEDICINE HAT, AB — Alberta Health Services is taking steps for early diagnosis of sickle cell disease. The province recently added sickle cell …”
TAGS: sickle cell disease, newborn screening, early detection