November 24, 2023 Clinical Research Patients are absolutely right to feel betrayed by Canadian researchers who have not followed international criteria for 97% of the ~6700 trials. It negates and disrespects the ultimate contribution people make when enrolling in them.
November 22, 2023 Clinical Research Clinical trial with controls required before any headline can state “Neck injection could improve smell issues in some long Covid patients”
November 16, 2023 Clinical Research Concussion researchers celebrate new ‘transformational’ research program
November 3, 2023 Alternative Medicine Tongxinluo capsules improve health after heart attack, study shows. If true, then it is important to determine how it works and what compounds are responsible.
September 19, 2023 Clinical Research Small study looked at turmeric’s use for the treatment of indigestion. It was helpful with other medications specifically designed to reduce stomach acid secretion. No claims that it should be used as a single agent.
August 22, 2023 Clinical Research Long COVID symptoms create a greater burden of disability than heart disease or cancer, new study shows
August 16, 2023 Clinical Research Short bursts of intense exercise may be fine during pregnancy, a new study suggests. But the type of activity depends on the individual and what they did before pregnancy
August 8, 2023 Cancer/Oncology New therapeutic agent entering Phase 1 trials that has been reported to block a protein (common in many cancers) responsible for tumour growth. Best to wait for results before assigning the “holy grail” designation noted in some reports.
July 31, 2023 Allergy/Immunology Scientists discover antibodies capable of stopping several coronaviruses, potentially preventing future outbreaks