Should we all be taking “smart” drugs?
CKNW-AM980’s the Bill Good Show interviews Core’s Dr. Peter B. Reiner on ‘smart’ drugs. — SHOULD WE ALL BE TAKING “SMART” DRUGS? The technical terms is “nootropics” but they’re also known as “smart drugs.” Supplements that purport to boost your brain power beyond its natural sluggishness and inspire you to new heights of focus and […]
Members of the Core featured at NextGen’s VOICES
Members of the Core’s responses on the question “What is the most challenging ethical question facing young investigators in your field? How should it be addressed?” featured at Science Magazine’s NextGen’s VOICES.
Opinion: Climate right for environmental neuroethics
Drs. Judy Illes, Ralph Matthews and Julie Robillard write on environmental neuorethics at a special article for the Vancouver Sun.
9-Volt Nirvana
Core’s Dr. Peter Reiner and Nicholas Fitz featured at Radiolab Podcasts on access to “brain zappers” and its implications.
Internet’s great for pics of the grandkids; diagnosing Alzheimers? Not so much
Seniors are readily taking to the web but the value of its offerings on brain health are mixed | People over 65 are readily seeking out information about Alzheimer’s online and ending up with useless tests linked to sales pitches, says a University of British Columbia researcher. Click here to read more.
Silver surfers targeted
Online Alzheimer’s tests ‘problematic’ | Vancouver — People over 65 are readily seeking out information about Alzheimer’s online and ending up with useless tests… Click here to read more.
New recommendations on how to ethically manage findings
Core’s Dr. Judy Illes quoted in the article “New Recommendations on How to Ethically Manage Findings” at the recent issue of Medical Ethics Advisor. Click here to read more (PDF).
Study Results: Negotiating the Ethics of Trust and Addiction in Chronic Pain Management
Read the results of the study Negotiating the Ethics of Trust and Addiction in Chronic Pain Management by Dr. Daniel Buchman here (PDF).
Online memory test developed by Toronto medical clinic aimed at a society increasingly worried over Alzheimer’s
Read Core’s Dr Julie Robillard’s comments on online tests for Alzheimers in the article by the National Post.
The Ethics of Erasing Bad Memories
The Atlantic’s piece, “The Ethics of Erasing Bad Memories”, quotes Dr. Judy Illes on memories and its value on personhood.