Articles By Dave Yasvinski

• Vaccine offers option for patients with antibiotic-resistant UTIs

  Vaccine offers option for patients with antibiotic-resistant UTIs

  Women in Canada make about 500,000 visits to a doctor every year seeking treatment for urinary tract infections.

  Dave Yasvinski November 23 Women's Health

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• Wearable device may stop opioid overdoses before they start

  Wearable device may stop opioid overdoses before they start

  Researchers have developed a system to automatically recognize the signs of an overdose.

  Dave Yasvinski November 23 Addiction

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• FDA approves non-invasive, outpatient surgery to relieve Parkinson’s symptoms

  FDA approves non-invasive, outpatient surgery to relieve Parkinson’s symptoms

  An ultrasound is now authorized to treat the involuntary movements and mobility issues commonly associated with the disease.

  Dave Yasvinski November 18 Parkinson's Disease

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• Say cheese: ‘Surgery selfies’ help identify infections early

  Say cheese: ‘Surgery selfies’ help identify infections early

  Sending your doctor a post-incision photo can actually be good for your health, according to a new study.

  Dave Yasvinski November 18 Healthy Living

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• Scientists find ‘tumour suppressor’ for prostate cancer

  Scientists find ‘tumour suppressor’ for prostate cancer

  The research offers new hope for patients with treatment-resistant prostate cancer.

  Dave Yasvinski November 9 Prostate Cancer

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• Two new symptoms of pancreatic cancer could lead to earlier diagnosis

  Two new symptoms of pancreatic cancer could lead to earlier diagnosis

  Thirst and dark urine were added to the list of 21 pancreatic cancer symptoms which include abdominal pain, flatulence, heartburn, fever, tiredness, appetite loss, itching and back pain.

  Dave Yasvinski November 8 Pancreatic Cancer

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• Can what you eat prevent prostate cancer?

  Can what you eat prevent prostate cancer?

  Researchers found that elevated levels of choline and betaine commonly found in red meat and egg yolks was linked to aggressive prostate cancer.

  Dave Yasvinski November 2 Men's Health

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• Scientists unlock key to progression of Alzheimer’s disease

  Scientists unlock key to progression of Alzheimer’s disease

  Experts used to think Alzheimer's spread in the brain similarly to cancer.

  Dave Yasvinski November 1 Alzheimer's Disease

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• Eating whole grains may help dodge serious disease

  Eating whole grains may help dodge serious disease

  Barley, bulgur, whole wheat and brown rice have been linked to a lower risk of several illnesses, including type 2 diabetes.

  Dave Yasvinski October 26 Diabetes

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• ‘Damage due to air pollution’ leads to lower sperm counts

  ‘Damage due to air pollution’ leads to lower sperm counts

  Previous studies have linked reproductive issues and a range of other conditions — including obesity and diabetes — to the harmful substances inhaled by humans.

  Dave Yasvinski October 25 Reproductive Health

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