Clinical Trial

• Saskatoon morning news rewind: Wednesday, Nov. 22

  Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' for Wednesday, Nov. 22.

  Canada

  Nov 22, 2023
  
• B.C. family shares how a clinical trial saved their son’s life

  In August 2015, Emmett was only a few months old when he was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy, a disease that impacts signals between the brain and muscles.

  Health

  Nov 21, 2023
  
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• Winnipeg researchers investigating potential for flaxseed as preventive Alzheimer’s measure

  Researchers at St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg are looking into a potential Manitoba-grown preventive measure in the fight against Alzheimer's disease.

  Health

  Aug 25, 2022
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• Study finds plasma from COVID-19 survivors doesn’t help seriously ill patients

  The study, investigated by a McMaster University prof, suggests the blood doesn't reduce the risk of intubation or death for COVID-19 patients.

  Health

  Sep 10, 2021
• What scientists look for in COVID-19 clinical trial results

  Alan McGreevy of the University of Winnipeg has some questions you might keep in mind as you read about vaccine studies.

  Commentary

  Dec 5, 2020
• Clinical trial for possible COVID-19 treatment now open in Edmonton, Calgary

  In the trial, convalescent plasma is taken from patients who have recovered from COVID-19. That plasma, which contains antibodies to the virus, is then transferred to patients who are being hospitalized for the illness but have not yet been intubated.

  Health

  Jul 31, 2020
• Hamilton researchers to study impact of cannabis on pain management

  Hamilton researchers are teaming up with a licensed cannabis producer for a new clinical trial exploring pain relief.

  Health

  Sep 6, 2018
• Surrey journalist Keven Drews hopes to raise half a million dollars in bid to beat cancer

  After stints with newspapers in B.C. and Washington State and a career with the Canadian Press, Kevin Drews is working on the story of his life: survival.

  Health

  Nov 7, 2017
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• Itchy and scratchy: Two new treatments may offer hope for eczema sufferers

  Two new discoveries in eczema treatment could bring relief to millions of Canadians.

  Health

  Oct 6, 2016
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• 1 dead after clinical trial in France

  A man died in a French hospital Sunday after taking part in a drug trial for a painkiller based on a compound similar to cannabis, and five other participants remain hospitalized after one of France's most troubling medical incidents.

  Health

  Jan 17, 2016