The Great Divide
In 1893, the Proceedings of the Royal Society of London reported that in addition to seeing an increase in the annual number of deaths ascribed to cancer, it appeared that[…]
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Syndemic Theory and Gay Men’s Health
The term syndemic was first developed in the 1990s by medical anthropologist Merrill Singer to describe the co-occurrence of multiple epidemics and their tendency to mutually reinforce the negative outcomes[…]
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Beyond PSA: Recent Advances in Prostate Cancer
Prostate specific antigen (PSA) is currently the most commonly used serum biomarker for prostate cancer screening; however, many experts agree that screening for PSA alone is not sufficient for early[…]
HPV in Men
Starting September 2016, Ontario extended the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination program to all Grade 7 students free of charge. The Gardasil® vaccine, approved for use in 2006, is now being[…]
The Professional Student: Alumni Interview with Angela Zhang
Department of Immunology alumna (and frequent IMMpress contributor) Dr. Angela Zhang will be the first to tell you that the transition from academia to industry is not easy. For this[…]
Drug Pricing and Vaccine Economics: The Necessary Gamble
The hysteria that has poisoned the North American perception of vaccination with conspiratorial suspicion has made it simple to forget that the biggest issue with vaccines is not harm derived[…]
The Case for Reading
As a child, I spent much of my time hiding behind a book until one day my parents, increasingly despondent at my penchant for introversion, informed me that I was[…]
Better Safe than Sorry?
Thousands readily poured into blood banks following the Pulse Nightclub shooting on June 12th, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. Taking 49 lives and injuring over 50 more, the attack is believed[…]
Predatory Publishing: Canadian Edition
As scientists, we are charged with a high code of ethical conduct. Our research builds upon the findings of others, and for this we rely on academic journals to publish[…]
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