McMaster Health Sciences

Canada is at the centre of a North American measles outbreak. Dawn Bowdish, professor and executive director #TheFirestone, joined ABC listen’s Radio National Breakfast to discuss the measles outbreak — why it’s happening and why it’s so concerning. ow.ly/l4Li50WugRQ

Marstacimab shows efficacy in hemophilia with inhibitors. Davide Matino, principal investigator and @MacDeptMed associate professor, explains how the study's findings could impact those who are in critical need of treatment options. ow.ly/vEn750WugPX

Study finds gluten and wheat safe for most IBS patients despite self-perceived sensitivities. Premysl Bercik, senior researcher and @MacDeptMed professor, explains what might be driving the symptoms for those without gluten sensitivity. ow.ly/eXKH50Wue2G

Gluten may not actually trigger many irritable bowel syndrome cases. Premysl Bercik, senior researcher and @MacDeptMed professor, on the study’s findings and the possible role of the nocebo effect. ow.ly/eiAk50WtkfC

According to a recently published study, gluten intolerance is psychological for some people. Premysl Bercik, senior researcher and @MacDeptMed professor, explains the study's findings and how clinical management can help destigmatize gluten and wheat. ow.ly/Sq2750Wtkbt

Does eating gluten worsen IBS symptoms? A new study from @MacDeptMed researchers suggests expectations and beliefs, rather than the ingredients themselves, may be driving symptoms in many cases. ow.ly/OhJX50Wtk5s

Laura Anderson, lead author & @HEI_mcmaster associate professor, joined @cbcradio’s Ontario Today to discuss the findings of her recently published study on the increase of obesity rates during the pandemic, and the possible reasons for it. Learn more: ow.ly/rTzc50WsHSB

#HamOnt study found it's safe for paramedics to treat and discharge patients. Ryan Strum, lead author & @HEI_mcmaster assistant professor, spoke with @TheSpec about the research, which is the first of four evaluations of the expanded role of paramedics. ow.ly/Y9eH50WsHR5

Canadian market to see generic Ozempic and Wegovy come January. What does that mean for #HamOnt? Hertzel Gerstein, endocrinologist and @MacDeptMed professor, spoke with @TheSpec about what to expect with the introduction of generic semaglutide drugs. ow.ly/81qn50WsHPQ

What are the best treatments for chronic hives? Derek Chu, senior researcher and @MacDeptMed assistant professor, explains how the analysis provides a “menu of treatment options” for patients and their clinicians to choose from. ow.ly/hhx250WsHNH

Street repaving work will take place on a section of Sterling Street this week. Drivers should expect delays through the area and are encouraged to use alternate entrances to campus ➡️ow.ly/wOpg50WsKaw

Sun advice from a skin cancer researcher and physician. Elaine McWhirter, associate professor, writes about the many harmful habits and ideas about tanning that still circulate, and how to stay safe in the sun. ow.ly/JMTY50WsHMS

The expected or normal rate of structural birth defects in a standard population is 2-3/100 pregnancies. Sapna Sharma, academic maternal fetal medicine specialist & @McMasterOBGYN associate professor, shares what you should know about birth defects. 🎥👇 ow.ly/wsss50WsHoL

How has COVID-19 changed obesity prevalence in Canada? Laura Anderson, @HEI_mcmaster associate professor, spoke with @Medscape about the risk factors for obesity and how they changed during the pandemic. Learn more: ow.ly/rpGW50WrryF

Cheaper generic Ozempic is coming to Canada after patent lapses. Hertzel Gerstein, endocrinologist and @MacDeptMed professor, spoke with @nationalpost about the possibility of generic semaglutide and the associated risks and benefits. ow.ly/Vm1E50WrkSF

Health-tech innovators pitch groundbreaking solutions at @McMasterU’s Innovation Matchmaking showcase. 👇 ow.ly/2zKe50WrkN3

Meet Dante Duarte, assistant professor with @MacPsychiatry. From Brazil to Harvard to McMaster, Duarte has built a career advancing neurostimulation techniques to help patients with treatment-resistant depression and cognitive decline. ow.ly/9V9s50WrcxE

Mohammed Shobain never imagined working alongside the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, but a fellowship at @McMasterU helped propel him to the sidelines of elite football. @MacDeptMed ow.ly/cjWc50WqzX2