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Laupacis aims to bring patient perspective to CMAJ
Dr. Andreas Laupacis, who will take over as editor in chief of the CMAJ Group of publications on Oct. 7, intends to continue his longstanding push…
Reducing e-waste recycling risks in Ghana
How researchers are working to help mitigate the effects of toxic pollution at Agbogbloshie, a notorious dump for the world’s e-waste. In the middle of Accra,…
The professionalization of cannabis growing
As the wave of legalization advances, a budding industry is adopting the high standards of consumer-product makers to meet regulatory requirements. For years, the popular image…
Retirement plan options for pensionless physicians
Retirement planning has been front of mind for many Canadian physicians in recent months. More than 9,000 have signed a petition asking the Canadian Medical Association…
Climate facts subject to rules on partisan advertising in Canada
Environmental charities and campaigners in Canada’s upcoming federal election this fall say they are facing new restrictions on how they talk about climate change after a…
Acid rain: it’s not over yet for this tiny shrimp
Ecosystems have bounced back remarkably well from the environmental scourge of the ’70s and ’80s, but Canadian scientists are finding impacts to the food chain remain.…