Concussions linked to increased risk of a serious traffic crash
Adults diagnosed with a concussion may be at about 50 per cent higher risk of a subsequent traffic crash, finds a new study from researchers at ICES and Sunnybrook Research Institute.
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Traumatic brain injuries in older adults linked to increased risk of dementia
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) in older adults are associated with new cases of dementia, use of home care services, and admission to long-term care, according to new research published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).
Study assesses cancers in children exposed to medical imaging
Study of nearly 4 million children and adolescents finds that 10% of pediatric blood and bone marrow cancers may have stemmed from radiation exposure.
Underserved youth less likely to visit emergency department for concussion in Ontario, study finds
Coordinated primary, palliative, and specialty care improve outcomes for organ failure patients at end of life, studies show
Safer opioid supply improves health outcomes among people at high risk of overdose
A new study in The Lancet Public Health finds that safer supply programs complement existing treatment options.