Embracing Black heterogeneity:
Without acknowledging the within-group diversity of Canada’s Black communities, health care policies and interventions aimed at addressing anti-Black racism are unlikely to make much of a difference.
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Trending in #Medicine :
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1) Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus Infection in a Dairy Farm Worker (NEJM)

2) Screening for Breast Cancer (@JAMA_current)

3) Auto-brewery syndrome in a 50-year-old woman (@CMAJ)

4) Service Dogs for Veterans and

Metabolic alkalosis:
The most common causes of metabolic alkalosis are vomiting and diuretic use, but a diagnosis of primary metabolic alkalosis can be made if the clinical history is not consistent with that condition.
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Opportunistic salpingectomy has replaced tubal ligation for family planning to decrease the risk of ovarian cancer.
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Five key points about highly pathogenic avian influenza A (H5N1) infection, with a focus on the Canadian context. 🇨🇦

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(In CMAJ, with Drs. Kozak and Mubareka)

Inclusive endometriosis care:
Providers should consider access to medication when discussing endometriosis management.
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Marfy Abousifein McMaster Health Sciences BHSc (Hons) Program McMaster Obstetrics and Gynaecology

A CMAJ podcast led to this U of T Public Health investigation: 1/3 ppl taking antidepressants might have genes that disrupt metabolism- yielding them either ineffective or toxic. Up to $1B saved if provinces funded this simple blood test - and tens of thousands of lives could be improved

Study finds that transgender and sexual minority adolescents were at increased risk of suicidal ideation and attempt compared with their cisgender and heterosexual peers ➡️ cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.…
#PrideMonth

This week's editor's pick: Opportunistic salpingectomy

Opportunistic salpingectomy conserves hormonal function, preserves ovaries and is safe.
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Salpingectomy to prevent ovarian cancer: what is the evidence?

New articles this week on opportunistic salpingectomy, anti-Black racism and medical education, inclusive endometriosis care, and more.
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On the hyphen:
Bringing different worlds and deeper meaning to the intersections of health, illness, and care ⬇️ cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.… cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.…

Bacterial vaginosis is the most common cause of abnormal vaginal discharge, affecting 23%–30% of reproductive-aged people.
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Auto-brewery syndrome is a rare syndrome of endogenous alcohol fermentation that may carry substantial social, legal, occupational, and medical consequences for patients.
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This week on #CMAJPodcasts , we talk about measles: its current rise and the effectiveness of vaccination with Dr. Sarah Wilson and Samira Jeimy.
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Cervical cancer self-sampling:
If Canada is to eliminate cervical cancer, which is entirely possible, every health system across the country should integrate self-sampling into their cervical cancer screening program ⬇️ cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.… cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.…

Cervical cancer elimination:
In this modelling study, HPV-based screening at current vaccination, participation, and follow-up rates can eliminate cervical cancer in British Columbia by 2034.
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This week's editor's pick: Cervical cancer elimination

Vaccination against HPV is highly effective at preventing cervical precancer; however, the current screen-eligible population is largely unvaccinated.
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June is ALS Awareness Month

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a debilitating, progressive disease with degeneration of motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord. Here are the Canadian best practice recommendations for its management ⬇️ cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.…
ALS Canada