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Gabapentin increasingly involved in drug overdose deaths
Nearly 90% of drug overdose deaths in which gabapentin was detected also involved an opioid, particularly illicitly manufactured fentanyl.
Germany's CureVac files suit against vaccine rival BioNTech
German biotech company CureVac said Tuesday it has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against rival BioNTech for work that it says contributed to the development of the BioNTech-Pfizer coronavirus vaccine.

'Permanent bone loss': Calgary study finds astronauts suffer on return to Earth

A study released Thursday from the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary followed 17 astronauts before and after their space flights.
Cannabis use worsens bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder

CANMAT advises against cannabis use in patients with bipolar disorder or major depressive disorder.
How well does previous infection with COVID-19, MIS-C protect against Omicron?

Previous infections protect against other variants but not Omicron, while vaccination does offer protection.
Study links community pharmacies and hospital records to try and prevent ADEs

The project will link British Columbia’s PharmaNet system with ActionADE software.
Ontario nephrologist among Order of Canada recipients

Gov. Gen. Mary Simon announced 85 appointees to the Order of Canada on Wednesday, touting luminaries in fields including film, music, science, politics, business, academics, sport and culture.
Peer review: Can this critical step in the publication of science research be kinder?

It is painful to read harshly worded criticism of work that has taken a team hundreds or thousands of hours and been submitted hopefully and in good faith. From our experience, we know that reviews can be accurate, robust and make every scientific point while using language and tone that is helpful and supportive.
Consensus reached on lab monitoring for patients taking isotretinoin for severe acne

International dermatologist acne experts establish a consensus for isotretinoin laboratory monitoring in otherwise healthy patients with severe acne.
A connection between breast cancer and diabetes

A new study explores how breast cancer cells inhibit insulin production.

Gabapentin increasingly involved in drug overdose deaths

Germany's CureVac files suit against vaccine rival BioNTech

'Permanent bone loss': Calgary study finds astronauts suffer on return to Earth

Cannabis use worsens bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder

How well does previous infection with COVID-19, MIS-C protect against Omicron?

Study links community pharmacies and hospital records to try and prevent ADEs

Ontario nephrologist among Order of Canada recipients

Peer review: Can this critical step in the publication of science research be kinder?

Consensus reached on lab monitoring for patients taking isotretinoin for severe acne

A connection between breast cancer and diabetes