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MedWrite is
not just about serious medical and scientific writing...
MedWrite is
a regular contributor to cramscience.ca - a website designed specifically for
teenagers with the aim to inspire young people in the lifelong pursuit of
science by making science interesting, fun and relevant to their everyday lives.
The following article was published on cramscience.ca in May 2006.
Hidden Epidemic...Gonorrhea and Syphilis are Back!
Did you know that at least a half million of Canadian teens are
sexually active? The good news, according to the survey conducted by the
Canadian Association for Adolescent Health (CAAH) and Ipsos-Reid in 2006, is
that the majority are practicing safe sex. This survey showed that 75% of teens
that engaged in sexual intercourse had used some sort of protection against
sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), now more commonly referred to as sexually
transmitted infections (STIs), even though they showed no STI symptoms.
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FACT: Studies show that 75% of sexually active
teens use protection against STIs
For a
full story Click Here or
visit www.cramscience.ca the Clinic
section for the article or cut and paste the following URL into your browser
http://www.cramscience.ca/es.php?a=39
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The following article was
published on cramscience.ca in October 2006.
Trick or Treat...How Sweet It Is
While all of us eventually
outgrow "Trick or Treating" on Halloween, many of us may never
outgrow sugar cravings. And with all those tempting, Halloween-sized treats
available at this time of year, those cravings are almost impossible to fight!
But how many times have
you heard that eating sugar may be bad for your health? No need to worry.
Extensive scientific research has shown that there is no link between eating
foods high in sugar and any chronic diseases except tooth decay. So at least
have a toothbrush handy when you eat your candy!
For a full story more
about Sugar as an Important Source of Energy Click
Here or visit www.cramscience.ca the
Clinic section for the article or cut and paste the following URL
into your browser http://www.cramscience.ca/es.php?a=81
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In addition to
medical and science writing, and healthcare communications, MedWrite
combines the
knowledge of science and healthcare, and an interest in fitness to produce
articles related to health and fitness for publication in a local sports club's
newsletter.
The following excerpt from an article on health
and safety in the gym appeared on the pages of a monthly bulletin newsletter of
a local fitness centre in May 2006.
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Leonard (Red) Kelly Honoured
Not your typical Hockey Night in Canada…
Leonard
(Red) Kelly, 79, is no stranger to honours and awards. A Member of the Order of
Canada, Canada Sports Hall of Fame, Hockey Hall of Fame, as well as the Athlete
of the Half Century, 8-time winner of the Stanley Cup (the most held by any
player that was never on a Montreal Canadiens Team), 4-time winner of the
Lady Byng Trophy (for most gentlemanly play), Coach of the Year in 1968, and the
Encyclopedia Britannica Achievement in Life Award (he was the sports figure
honoured, and that year the Literary Honour went to James Michener and the
entertainment honour went to Ella Fitzgerald, so he was in a prestigious field!)
On October 4, 2006, Mr. Kelly added another accolade to
this already impressive list. He was honoured before the Leafs' home opener
against Ottawa, when a banner bearing his image was lifted to the Air Canada
Centre (ACC) rafters. Although Toronto does not usually retire numbers, in
1993-94, they started honouring players with banners portraying their images and
numbers. On that special Hockey Night in Canada at the ACC, Mr. Kelly shared
this honour with Borje Salming, and the late Clarence (Hap) Day, all three are
in the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Mr.
Kelly played 20 seasons in the NHL (1947-1967) and simultaneously served as a
federal member of parliament from 1962-1965. He never missed a game and he never
missed a vote during that busy period. When he arrived in Toronto half-way
through the 1959-60 season, Mr. Kelly was already accomplished as a Norris
Trophy-winning defenceman with Detroit. He was moved up to play centre for the
Leafs and won four more Stanley Cups, adding to the four he earned while playing
with the Wings.
He
then coached the Los Angeles Kings for two seasons, the Pittsburgh Penguins for
four seasons, and the Toronto Maple Leafs for four seasons, before retiring from
hockey.
A
member of the TCSCC since 1973, Mr. Kelly is hardly ever away from the ice, as
he enjoys watching his grandsons skate at the Club!
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What’s
the most important equipment in the gym?
 If you said a
treadmill, stair climber, or an elliptical, you’re not even close. Nor is it
a set of weights, a weight machine or a stability ball. It’s your ubiquitous
disinfectant-filled spray bottle.
Spray
for your health.
Disinfecting the workout areas after use can help reduce exposure to
contaminated surfaces, cross-contamination and bacterial growth, especially in
dark moist areas, such as folded, perspiration-soaked yoga mats.
Some
antibiotic-resistant bacteria (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA))
lives on skin and survives on objects and surfaces such as gym equipment, mats
and towels for more than 24 hours. Although S. aureus is found on the
skin or in the noses of healthy people, it is one of the most common causes of
skin infections.
Most infections are minor, resulting in pimples and boils.
While some can have more serious implications such as surgical wound
infections and pneumonia, requiring treatment with antibiotics.
MRSA is hard
to treat with antibiotics, and can result in life-threatening blood or bone
infections. Coming in contact with any contaminated surface in the gym may put
you at risk of an infection.
For more Click
Here...
For more information on MRSA in Canada read the
following...
Public health implications of MRSA in Canada
Upton D. Allen
CMAJ published 27 June 2006, 10.1503/cmaj.060480
http://www.cmaj.ca/cgi/rapidpdf/cmaj.060480v1?papetoc
Community--acquired MRSA: a practitioner's guide
Lindsay Nicolle
CMAJ published 27 June 2006, 10.1503/cmaj.060457
http://www.cmaj.ca/cgi/rapidpdf/cmaj.060457v1?papetoc
An
Eye Opener…
 Conjuctivitis, also known as “pink eye”, is an
inflammation of the transparent membrane (conjunctiva) that lines your eyelids
and part of your eyeballs. Pink eye may be caused by a bacterial or viral
infection; an allergic reaction to pollen or animal dander; or chemical
irritants (smoke, chlorine, lens solution, etc.). For more Click
Here...
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