Efforts to promote safer opioid prescribing in Canada appear to be having an effect, as new research in the Canadian Medical Association Journal shows a decrease in opioid dispensing between 2018 and 2022.
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Efforts to promote safer opioid prescribing in Canada appear to be having an effect
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Liver transplantation utilizing grafts donated after euthanasia is feasible, study suggests
Organ donation following medical assistance in dying (MAiD), also known as euthanasia, is a relatively new practice both in North America and worldwide. A first comparison of liver transplantation using organs donated after MAiD in Canada has…
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Can inpatient care help address overdose crisis?
Is expanding hospital inpatient, or bed-based, care a way to help address the overdose crisis? An analysis article in the Canadian Medical Association Journal describes the RE-AIM framework (Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, and…
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Is Canada failing the rising numbers of youth who use opioids?
Youth opioid use is increasing in Canada, as are related emergency department visits and deaths, yet governments are not providing adequate support to address this public health crisis, argue the authors of a CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association…
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This “Synbiotic” Combo Beats Omega-3 for Fighting Inflammation
Combining kefir and prebiotic fiber reduced inflammation more effectively than omega-3 or fiber alone. Researchers say this pairing could help protect against chronic inflammatory diseases. A new study led by researchers at the University of…
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Life expectancy gains have slowed sharply, study finds
A new international analysis led by a University of Wisconsin-Madison professor reveals that the remarkable gains in life expectancy seen across wealthy nations during the early 20th century have slowed dramatically. The findings indicate that no…
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From Analyst to AI Orchestrator: Evolving Roles in the Age of Autonomy
The defense and intelligence community is entering a new era of autonomy, one defined by AI-driven workflows that are reshaping how we handle geospatial intelligence (GEOINT). Agents are beginning to perform an ever-growing share of…
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Scientists Explain Why ‘Harmless’ Sharks Devoured Swimmer in Shocking World First : ScienceAlert
A species of shark never before documented killing humans has now done so, devouring a swimmer in a chilling first.
On 21 April 2025, a 40-year-old tourist was snorkeling in the Mediterranean more than 100 meters off the coastline of Hadera,…
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Scientists Discover Brain Chemical Linked to Depression and Suicidal Thoughts
A brain chemical called SGK1 may explain why childhood trauma increases depression risk. Blocking it could lead to better antidepressants. Neuroscientists from Columbia University and McGill University have identified a brain chemical that may…
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New Zealand teen undergoes surgery after swallowing up to 100 strong magnets ordered on Temu
Doctors in New Zealand had to remove part of a 13-year-old boy’s intestine after he…
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