Patients want trials that explore the efficacy of the CCSVI procedure for: 1) progression of disease But also for 2) the alleviation of symptoms … We want the CIHR to follow through on Dr. Beaudet’s testimony at the Parliamentary Committee: “The Canadian Institute for Health Research wants scientists to submit grant proposals to study whether [...]
TIFF
From September 2010′s Town Crier: As much as it is always a little sad as autumn approaches in Canada, for 35 years Toronto has had the most magnificent remedy- TIFF. The Toronto International Film Festival was the brain child of Bill Marshall, Dusty Cohl and Henk van der Kolk. In 1979, when I met my [...]
Democracy between elections:Politics 2.0
Great to talk tonight on a call with candidates on the role of social media…..click here: http://www.cpahq.org/cpahq/cpadocs/Politics%202.0.pdf , to see my article Democracy Between Elections: Politics 2.0 on social media in the Parliamentarian.
CIHR announcement on CCSVI and MS
Although the CIHR has laid out a plan, it is disappointing that Canadians with MS will have to wait still longer for definitive answers on the efficacy of CCSVI. At Aug 25 meeting of experts have made 3 recommendations which the Minister will respond to these recommendations tomorrow at a press conference. 1) Establish scientific [...]
Dr. Turnbull’s Inaugural Address
Dr. Jeffrey Turnbull: Inaugural Address Dr. Jeffrey Turnbull, President-Elect Canadian Medical Association Niagara Falls, ON August 25, 2010 Madame Speaker, Madame President, colleagues, friends. Thank you very much for that warm welcome. I am humbled that you have put your faith in me. And I am deeply and truly honoured to represent you, the doctors [...]
