COMMENTARY

More evidence cannabis can help in neuropathic pain
August 30, 2010

More evidence cannabis can help in neuropathic painThe trial by Ware and colleagues supports the idea that cannabis is a potential second-line therapy for neuropathic pain, with perhaps more evidence for central neuropathic pain than peripheral. Full article

RESEARCH: Smoked cannabis for chronic neuropathic pain: a randomized controlled trial


Mathematical models and cost-effective screening strategies for colorectal cancer
August 16, 2010

Mathematical models and cost-effective screening strategies for colorectal cancerNo particular chronologic age, of itself, is a contraindication to surgery, says Katlic. Guided by a few general principles of geriatric surgery, we need to broaden our surgical care of the elderly population. Full article

RESEARCH: The cost-effectiveness of screening for colorectal cancer


Consider surgery for elderly patients
August 3, 2010

Consider surgery for elderly patientsNo particular chronologic age, of itself, is a contraindication to surgery, says Katlic. Guided by a few general principles of geriatric surgery, we need to broaden our surgical care of the elderly population. Full article

RESEARCH: Temporal trends in revascularization and outcomes after acute myocardial infarction among the very elderly

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EDITORIAL

Governments, pay for smoking cessation
August 30, 2010

Evidence that smoking cessation therapies save lives and result in cost savings to taxpayers is all but incontrovertible. Governments and third-party payers worldwide should pay for all products and implement smoking cessation programs. Full article


L’idéologie l’emporte sur les preuves avec la nouvelle enquête à participation volontaire
August 30, 2010

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SALON

Prevention by the pound

Prevention by the pound
August 30, 2010

Preventive medicine treats individuals based on risks being managed at the population level, but there’s no way to know if the individual patient will benefit. Are the side effects worth it? Full article

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CMAJ in the News

“Smoking cannabis relieves chronic pain” (The Independent (UK), September 1, 2010)

“Chronic pain suffers helped by marijuana” (UPI, September 1, 2010)

“Huff and puff” (Winnipeg Free Press, editorial, September 1, 2010)

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