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Strong seasonal variation of leg cramps

Strong seasonal variation of leg cramps

FromCMAJ Podcasts


Strong seasonal variation of leg cramps

FromCMAJ Podcasts

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Length:
11 minutes
Released:
Jan 22, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Interview with Dr. Scott Garrison, associate professor in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Alberta, and lead author of the prospective cohort study. This time-series analysis used data from BC for new quinine prescriptions, as well as search data from Google Trends. The authors found that nocturnal leg cramps display striking seasonal variability, with incidence highest in summer and lowest in winter. Full article: http://www.cmaj.ca/content/early/2015/01/26/cmaj.140497. First published January 26, 2015, doi: 10.1503/cmaj.140497.To request a transcript of this podcast, contact cmajgroup@cmaj.ca
Released:
Jan 22, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

CMAJ Podcasts: Exploring the latest in Canadian medicine from coast to coast to coast with your hosts, Drs. Mojola Omole and Blair Bigham. CMAJ Podcasts delves into the scientific and social health advances on the cutting edge of Canadian health care. Episodes include real stories of patients, clinicians, and others who are impacted by our health care system.