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5 on 5: Respiratory Health

For the month of November we have 5 resources for Respiratory Health! 1. Canadian Journal of Respiratory Therapy. The CJRT is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal owned and published by the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT), published continuously since 1965. … Continue reading

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5 on 5: Breast Cancer Awareness

In support of Breast Cancer Awareness month, here are 5 places to find patient and professional resources on breast cancer. 1. NIH. Breast Cancer – Patient Version – Health Professional Version 2. Systematic Reviews and Guidelines published in the last … Continue reading

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5 on 5: Back-to-School Mental Health

With Back-to-School in full swing our September 5 on 5 focuses on mental health resources that support children/adolescents as they head back into the classroom. 1. School Mental Health Ontario has a number of resources for parents/caregivers, educators and school … Continue reading

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5 on 5: Blu-Green Algae / Cyanobacteria

With the heat of August upon us and the Blu-Green Algae blooming we have 5 sources about Cyanobacteria. 1. Government of Canada. Recreational water and health: Cyanobacteria and their toxins. 2. CDC. Physician Reference for Cyanobacterial Blooms. 3. CDC. Patient … Continue reading

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5 on 5: Indigenous Health

In celebration of National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21st we have 5 resources on Indigenous health. National Collaborating Centre for Indigenous Health – Resources and Publication “The National Collaborating Centre for Indigenous Health (NCCIH) is a national Indigenous organization … Continue reading

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5 on 5: Infection and Neuropsychiatric Disorders

Our May 5 on 5 comes in by request on Infection and Neuropsychiatric Disorders. 1. Stanford Medicine. PANS: Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome. 2. Hardin, Hannah et al. An updated review of pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with Streptococcus/pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric … Continue reading

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5 on 5: AI in Healthcare

For April, we have 5 resources that explore how AI is transforming healthcare. 1. JAMA. Artificial Intelligence (AI). 2. The New England Journal of Medicine. AI in Medicine. 3. AMA. Augmented intelligence in medicine. 4. Yelne S, et al. Harnessing … Continue reading

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5 on 5: Fall Prevention

February’s 5 0n 5 comes in by request 5 resources for fall prevention. 1. Staying On Your Feet. Falls a serious health issue for people of all ages. 2. National Council on Aging. Evidence-Based Falls Prevention Programs. 3. Centers for … Continue reading

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5 on 5 – Seasonal Affective Disorder

For December’s 5 0n 5 as the days get shorter we have 5 resources on Seasonal Affective Disorder. 1. American Psychiatric Association. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). 2. 35 years of light treatment for mental disorders in the Netherlands. Annals of … Continue reading

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5 on 5: Harm Reduction

November’s 5 0n 5 came in by request! Here are 5 resources for harm reduction. BC Centre for Disease Control. Harm Reduction Clinical Resources. “BCCDC’s Harm Reduction Services Program that provides harm reduction and overdose prevention information and resources for … Continue reading

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