December 11, 2019 Gene Therapy It is not a miracle drug but this cystic fibrosis treatment should be approved in Canada given the evidence and standard of care recommendations
December 10, 2019 Food Science Neat small study teaches children the importance of investigative science and the source of some of our medications does come from plants.
December 9, 2019 General information Anecdotal evidence and the N value of one should not form the basis of medical/surgical management.
December 6, 2019 Cancer/Oncology Study cannot demonstrate causality between hair dye and straightener use and breast cancer but in this case, no one needs them to survive. Let the science continue to evaluate these products.
December 5, 2019 Health Policy Masks required for unvaccinated visitors to Vancouver Island hospitals
December 4, 2019 Cardiology Biological mechanisms remain hypothetical to explain why observational study finds brushing your teeth three times a day reduces your risk of atrial fibrillation and congestive heart failure.
December 2, 2019 Allergy/Immunology An interesting case history of how an allergy to birds resulted in chronic cough and lung pathology because of down-filled pillows.
