New and Improved! We ring in the beautiful and colorful fall season with a slightly modified –albeit better– Clinical Trials Canada magazine. You told us what you wanted and we listened. We now feature shorter and easier-to-read health articles; updates on drug and medical device developments (check out the new Research and Development section); and […]

The post Editor’s Note: New and Improved! appeared first on Medical News Bulletin.

Every drug – from a basic pain reliever to a powerful anti-psychotic medication – must first undergo a series of clinical tests before being approved for use. Thinking about joining a clinical trial? Read the frequently asked questions from our participants, because we believe in the importance of making an informed decision about your health. […]

The post FAQs: Clinical Trials appeared first on Medical News Bulletin.

Read about a personal experience in a clinical oncology trial Kevin Yu never drank or smoked, and thought that he was a relatively healthy 60-year-old. Things changed in early 2010 when this father of two noticed that something was wrong. “In March of 2011, I had stomach pain intermittently for about a month. In early […]

The post From the Bedside to the Frontlines: The Story of a Father and Daughter in an Oncology Trial appeared first on Medical News Bulletin.

Linguistics 101 – Where did some clinical terms originate? Cancer Cancer= crab Greek physician Hippocrates noted that some tumors with swollen veins look like crabs. The zodiac sign of Cancer also gets its name from the constellation’s resemblance to a crab. Cardiovascular Cardio=heart Vascular= relating to blood vessels such as arteries and veins Cardiovascular diseases […]

The post Linguistics 101 appeared first on Medical News Bulletin.

In part 1 of our 2-part series, Clinical Trials Canada magazine Editors Saaqshi Sharma and Gazal Vakili sat down with Jack Corman, President of the Institutional Review Board Services in Aurora, Ontario, to discuss patient safety and research ethics. SS: So what is an Institutional Review Board and why is it important? JC: IRBs review […]

The post Everything You Wanted to Know about the Institutional Review Board and Research Ethics: Part 1 appeared first on Medical News Bulletin.

As a health care provider, I understand the importance of well-rounded care and emphasize strong foundations in health. All chronic conditions – from diabetes to cardiovascular disease – follow a “triangle” model of prevention and treatment, with lifestyle changes such as changes to diet, exercise, and behavior as the basis of care. These changes are […]

The post Editorial: The Foundations of Care- Harvesting Food and Movement appeared first on Medical News Bulletin.

Frank Greene*, a carpenter and avid outdoorsman, shares his experiences as a participant in a type 2 diabetes trial with Clinical Trials Canada magazine editor Saaqshi Sharma. *Identity has been altered to protect patient anonymity Saaqshi Sharma: When did you first know you had diabetes? What key symptoms did you notice? Frank Greene: Now that I […]

The post My Experience as a Participant in a Clinical Trial appeared first on Medical News Bulletin.

Wow is the word that describes the difference in my lifestyle. I have confidence that I have not had since I started getting gout attacks many years ago. I do get a slight tingle in my toes from time to time, usually in the mornings. I have been taking 400 mg of allopurinol, 0.6 mg […]

The post Clinical Trial Personal Experience – Study gone well! appeared first on Medical News Bulletin.