Editorials

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 […]

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 […]

Moving from Art to Science: The Role of Clinical Research in Modern Medicine The distinction between medicine as an art and medicine as a science can be made based on one important factor: evidence-based practice. When medical practices are effective, despite a lack of evidence for why they are effective, we describe them as art. […]