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Misinformation about Medical Assistance in Dying
Luca Norton presents the problems associated with the influence of misinformation on policy about medical assistance in dying in Canada.
Black Salve: A Crisis in Online Health Misinformation
A.M. Kieley discusses online misinformation about black salve, a dangerous and ineffective “treatment” for cancer.
The Short-Lived Tax on Sugar-Sweetened Beverages in NL
Rachel Prowse and Kayla Crichton describe what happened when Newfoundland and Labrador applied a sugary drink tax, which was discontinued this summer.
The PREPARED Code – A reminder not to forget the COVID-19 pandemic
Doris Schroeder presents the PREPARED Code – a global code of conduct for research during pandemics.
CASGEVY: Rethinking Drug Costs Through the Lens of Public Access
Maria Klimenko considers the extent to which the price of innovative treatments like CASGEVY, a type of gene therapy, should reflect not just the cost of development, but also their broader societal impact — and the public healthcare system’s ability to provide equitable access.
Impact Ethics 