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Replication failures in psychology not due to differences in study populations
Half of 28 attempted replications failed even under near-ideal conditions. A large-scale effort to replicate results in psychology research has rebuffed claims that failures to reproduce…
Tightening sanctions for physician sexual misconduct
Alberta has become the latest jurisdiction to propose stricter sanctions for physicians found guilty of sexual misconduct with patients. Health minister Sarah Hoffman introduced a bill…
The benefits and challenges of international research collaboration
Working with international colleagues can provide new insights and even a career boost, but it takes patience and planning. Academic research is becoming ever more international.…
Near Fish Farms, Lobster Catches Plummet
Lobster fishers catch fewer market-sized lobsters, and see fewer fertile females, in areas close to fish farms in Nova Scotia, according to new research led by Inka Milewski,…
Was euthanasia dispute behind CMA–WMA split?
A long-running dispute over euthanasia between the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) and the World Medical Association (WMA) may have contributed to the CMA’s decision to resign…
Ontario doctors angry over government’s proposal for primary care
Primary care physicians reacted with shock and anger when they saw the Ontario government’s final arbitration position on primary care in the new Physician Service Agreement.…