Morning Medical with Dr. Chow
A daily update covering the latest medical & health news from around the world using artificial intelligence. Doctor Chi-Ming Chow is a family physician, general internist, and cardiologist. He is also a Professor of Medicine at the University of Toronto.
Colorectal Cancer, Myopia Insights, and Exercise for Osteoarthritis
In this episode, Dr. Chi-Ming Chow provides updates on colorectal cancer, focusing on recent advancements and research. He discusses the federal investment in cancer research and the ongoing debate surrounding health program funding. The episode also covers the increase in Donation After Circulatory Death (DCD) procedures and their implications for organ transplantation. Dr. Chow explores exercise therapies as a treatment for hip osteoarthritis, highlighting their benefits. The potential link between indoor lighting and the rise of myopia is examined. Additionally, Instagram's new parental alerts aimed at supporting mental health are discussed. The episode concludes with a summary of key points.
Key Points
- Colorectal Cancer Canada is advocating for lowering the routine screening age for colorectal cancer to 45 due to rising incidence rates among younger adults.
- Donation after circulatory death (DCD) has become increasingly prevalent, accounting for nearly half of all deceased organ donors in the United States, thanks to advancements in technology that preserve organ viability.
- Instagram plans to alert parents if their teens repeatedly search for terms related to suicide or self-harm, as part of its effort to enhance the safety and well-being of young users.
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