The Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) is a prominent peer-reviewed general medical journal that publishes cutting-edge research, reviews, analyses, news, and commentary. Founded in 1911 and published by the Canadian Medical Association, it serves as a vital resource for the medical community in Canada and internationally. The journal aims to foster excellent clinical practice and health policy development by presenting high-quality empirical evidence and expert insights. It covers a wide range of topics pertinent to the medical field, from clinical trials and evidence-based medicine to health care delivery and public health issues. The CMAJ is not only a key outlet for Canadian medical research but also an influential voice in global discussions on health and medicine, contributing to the advancement of the medical profession and the improvement of patient care.
Severe morning sickness, hyperemesis gravidarum, impacts mother and baby health, with current treatments focusing on symptom management and avoiding cannabis. Hyperemesis gravidarum, a severe form…
A case of lead poisoning due to Ayurvedic medicine use demonstrates the importance of patient history in diagnosis and the need for public health collaboration…
Nitrous oxide, commonly known as “laughing gas,” is not just a popular recreational drug, particularly among the youth, but also an anesthetic frequently utilized in…
A recent paper published in the CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) highlights a case of lead poisoning in a young woman due to Ayurvedic medications and…
Can air pollution influence your heart? Recent research involving a comprehensive study of 322 cities in China, published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ),…
New study explores complexity of decision-making. A recent study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) on February 21 has found that the decision…
A new study finds an association between air pollution and worse outcomes after COVID-19 infection According to a recent study published in the Canadian Medical…
A large study from Ontario confirms that SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern (VOCs), especially the Delta variant, are more virulent than the native strain of the…
Legalization of recreational cannabis may be associated with an increase in fatal motor vehicle collisions based on data from the United States, and authors discuss…
Regular exercise, even performed in areas with air pollution, can reduce the risk of death from natural causes, according to new research in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association…
Canada should anticipate a resurgence of a childhood respiratory virus as COVID-19 physical distancing measures are relaxed, authors warn in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal)….
In rare cases, adults who have recovered from COVID-19 may develop multisystem inflammatory syndrome, and clinicians should consider this possibility in adults with specific symptoms,…
Noninfluenza respiratory viral infections (NIRV) are associated with illness and death rates similar to influenza in hospitalized adults, according to new research in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association…
Children may not be as infectious in spreading SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, to others as previously thought. This is according to new University…
A large study of patients in the United States who contracted coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) confirms many complications of the disease, according to new research…
A new study shows that moist heat treatment of N95 masks eliminates severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and bacteria, which would allow reuse…
Chloroquine, hydroxychloroquine, and azithromycin are being used to treat and prevent COVID-19 despite weak evidence for effectiveness, and physicians and patients should be aware of…
A practice article provides 5 things to know on how drugs can interact with cannabinoids in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). The antifungal drug ketoconazole was…