Medical Research

An overwhelming majority of Canadians (74%) reject the idea of federal cuts to health research in the upcoming 2012 federal budget. Most Canadians think the federal government should maintain (45%) or increase (30%) funding for health and medical research.

Some patients may undergo unnecessary examinations while others who need them don’t get them, study suggests

A comparison of waiting for retreatment as needed versus maintenance therapy shows similar results, different benefits

The Canadian Cancer Society has announced its list of top 10 cancer research breakthroughs of 2011.

Doctors see the effects of aging every day and are not immune. But if you’re not ready to close your practice, here are some things to consider to make the best use of your skills

U.K. MD Ben Goldacre exposes shoddy use of evidence by governments, journalists and even medical researchers