Daily Media Digest September 16, 2019

EurekAlert (press release)
“A drug commonly used to manage symptoms of Alzheimer disease and other dementias — donepezil — is associated with a two-fold higher risk of hospital admission for rhabdomyolysis …”
TAGS: Alzheimer’s disease, hospitalization, Western University, Lawson Health Research Institute

 

The Globe and Mail
“The latest (and largest) study to raise concern over diet drinks suggests that regularly consuming them may be more dangerous to your health than drinking sugar-laden soft drinks.”
TAGS: artificial sweetener, diet

 

Varsity
“But when it comes to access to health care and health outcomes, the glaring disparities that separate Canada’s Indigenous and non-Indigenous populations cast an ugly shadow …”
TAGS: Indigenous, health, social determinants of health

 

The Hill Times
“We must ensure that children and youth have equitable access to safe, effective and affordable prescription medications, just as Canadians of all ages expect to enjoy.”
TAGS: pediatric medicines, research, Senator Rosemary Moodie

 

Varsity
“A coalition of science and student advocacy groups have launched a campaign titled #VoteScience to encourage Canadians to advocate for pro-science candidates …”
TAGS: #VoteScience, Election 2019, research

 

The Hill Times
“Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured with Finance Minister Bill Morneau in 2016, promised during the last election to have the budget balanced by …”
TAGS: Election 2019, Party platforms, health care