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
July 21, 2023 Addiction Researchers say modified version of CBD could help reverse fentanyl effects noted in in vitro trials. Much to be done to determine if it will progress to animal models and eventually testing in human trials.
July 20, 2023 Clinical Research New McGill University randomized sham-treatment study increased the placebo effect by saying to the patient that the medical treatment was personalized.