Healthcare News Feed

Welcome to Caring Support's news feed. We've compiled some interesting news articles relating to healthcare and written our own abstracts for your enjoyment!

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Hospital Games

Calgary Hospital Introduces Adaptive Gaming Therapy

Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary now offers adaptive gaming therapy through a partnership with Makers Making Change and a grant from the Calgary Health Foundation. Customized controllers help patients with physical limitations. Patient Karl Sawatzky, recovering from Guillain-Barré syndrome, has experienced significant mobility improvements using this system.

June 1, 2024
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Covid Variant

Omicron Subvariants KP.2 and KP.3 Spreading Quickly in Canada

New subvariants KP.2 and KP.3, part of the Omicron lineage, represent 49.2% of Canadian COVID-19 cases. Dr. Isaac Bogoch, infectious disease specialist, suggests varied impacts on individuals, highlighting vaccines' continued effectiveness. Early indications show no immediate concern, emphasizing the importance of individual health factors.

May 30, 2024
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Peanut Butter

Early Peanut Butter Feeding Reduces Allergy Risk

Starting peanut consumption in infancy, as early as four months, reduces peanut allergy risk by 71%. This long-term protection aligns with Israeli practices, showing early exposure prevents allergies. New evidence contradicts past recommendations, urging early introduction to prevent peanut allergies, impacting millions of children.

May 29, 2024
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Genetics

CHEO Develops AI to Detect Undiagnosed Rare Genetic Disorders in Children

Researchers at the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario have created the first AI algorithm, ThinkRare, to identify undiagnosed rare genetic disorders in children. Analyzing 260,000 patient records over a decade revealed 15 likely undiagnosed cases, speeding up diagnosis and potentially averting years of misdirected treatment.

May 24, 2024
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Mosquito Bite

Stay Safe from West Nile Virus: Public Health Sudbury & Districts Alert

Public Health Sudbury & Districts warns about the risk of West Nile virus, urging protection against mosquito bites. Symptoms vary from none to severe, including fever and paralysis, and can be fatal in extreme cases. Past seasons have seen infected mosquitoes and human cases in the area.

May 22, 2024
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Air Quality

Stay Safe During Wildfire Season: Monitor Air Quality

As wildfire season approaches, Environment and Climate Change Canada urges everyone to stay informed about air pollution levels by checking the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI). This tool helps you understand the air quality in your area on a scale from 1 to 10+, with 1-3 indicating low risk, 4-6 moderate, 7-10 high, and above 10 very high risk.

May 20, 2024
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