A recent study by a team of investigators found that financial conflicts-of-interest are being hidden in published drug research through meta-analyses, which combine results from multiple individual trials. The study highlighted the lack of transparency in reporting funding sources and author-industry ties in these analyses.
Researchers at the Jewish General Hospital and University of Calgary conducted a large-scale phase 3 trial showing Fidaxomicin significantly reduces CDI recurrence rates. The new antibiotic demonstrates improved cure rates compared to existing licensed treatment vancomycin, offering hope for patients struggling with recurrences.
Researchers at the Jewish General Hospital's Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research in Montreal found that robotic surgery dramatically improves outcomes in patients with uterine, endometrial, and cervical cancer. The procedure also reduces post-operative complications and hospital stays, resulting in cost savings.
A study by LDI researchers found that vitamin C supplementation improved mood states in hospitalized patients, but had no effect on vitamin D levels. The treatment is simple, safe, and cheap, with major clinical practice implications.
Pioneering AIDS researchers Dr. Mark Wainberg and Dr. Norbert Gilmore argue that the current ban on gay men donating blood is no longer justified. They suggest allowing only those in stable, long-term monogamous relationships to donate, while maintaining the ban on those with multiple partners.
Researchers discovered a strong link between childhood sexual or emotional abuse and the severity of binge eating disorder. The study found that learned self-criticism and body dissatisfaction are key factors in this association.
A team of international researchers has identified 20 genes associated with osteoporosis and bone weakness, including 13 genes never previously associated with the disease. The study, published in Nature Genetics, provides new insights into the genetic mechanisms that control bone strength.
A study of nearly 1,900 Montreal-area high school students found that those who self-identified as GLB were at a higher risk for suicidal ideation and attempts. In contrast, teens with same-sex attractions or experiences but not identifying as GLB were not at greater risk.
Scientists at JGH and McGill University discovered a novel link between phosphatase and tensin homolog (PTEN) and protein kinase R (PKR), leading to runaway protein synthesis in cancer cells. This breakthrough could lead to new treatments for deadly forms of cancer, including prostate, brain, and melanoma.