Canadian hospitals, including London Health Sciences Centre and Winnipeg’s Health Sciences Centre, are installing AI-powered weapons detectors to address escalating emergency room violence. These scanners identify weapons while ignoring benign items like phones. The move is part of broader safety strategies alongside staff training, better lighting, cameras, and panic buttons.
Southwestern Public Health reports 343 measles cases—nearly 45% of Ontario’s total—mostly in unvaccinated youth under 18. Officials warn actual numbers may be higher due to underreporting. The rise highlights urgent concerns about immunization gaps, especially among children and teens, in the ongoing fight against preventable diseases.
A major meta-analysis finds that technology use—like smartphones, email, and computers—may reduce cognitive decline risk by 42%. The study challenges the “digital dementia” myth, supporting the cognitive reserve theory instead. But experts caution against excessive screen time and promote purposeful, mentally stimulating tech use for maximum benefit.
The CMAJ has introduced new pediatric obesity guidelines, shifting from outdated advice to a holistic approach. Emphasizing mental health, early intervention, family-centric care, and evidence-based options like GLP-1 medications or surgery, the focus is on long-term wellbeing—not just weight. Obesity Canada stresses it's a complex, chronic disease, not willpower failure.
A French study links common additive combinations in ultra-processed foods to a higher risk of type 2 diabetes. Mixtures like artificial sweeteners, gums, and preservatives may cause metabolic harm beyond individual effects. Experts call for deeper research and revised regulations that address how these additives interact when consumed together.
Ontario reports 155 new measles cases, totaling 816, with increasing hospitalizations, especially among unvaccinated children. Experts urge better tracking via a digital vaccine registry. Paper records and lack of access to healthcare contribute to underreporting. The outbreak highlights the urgent need for modernized systems and improved vaccine communication strategies.
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