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  Boston researchers working on blood test for autism

  Getting a diagnosis for autism is not easy, with many children having to wait to see specially trained doctors and specialists who spend hours observing the child’s behaviour before rendering a verdict. But U.S. doctors are working on an experimental blood test they believe might help detect the disorder – even before symptoms begin.

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  'The great masquerader': Often misdiagnosed, aortic dissections on the rise

  Aortic dissections, which occur when the main blood vessel in the chest is torn open, are on the rise in Ontario, according to a recent study.

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  Cannabis-savvy nurses help Canadians explore medical marijuana

  Following the legalization of recreational marijuana, a growing number of Canadians are looking to experiment with cannabis for its medicinal properties. Many are now turning to nurses for help.

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  Employers requiring sick notes for minor illnesses a 'public health risk': CMA

  The Ontario government’s proposal to reinstate the doctor’s note requirement for employees who call in sick poses a “public health risk,” according to the Canadian Medical Association.

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  Sucking on your baby's pacifier to clean it may lower child's allergy risk: study

  It may seem counterintuitive, but parents who clean their baby’s pacifiers simply by popping it into their own mouths may be lowering their child’s risk of allergies.

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  Canadian researchers developing 'Trojan horse' weapon to battle bacterial superbugs

  Researchers from the University of Manitoba are finding a new way to tackle Canada’s billion-dollar antibiotic-resistant superbugs problem: by using nanotechnology.