In bioethics, ‘risk-benefit’ analyses or calculations usually refer to patient decisions. When I worked in clinical (medical) research ethics, the best example was when a patient would consider whether or not to participate in a clinical trial. But each of us, patient or not, makes Read More …

The first Monday of November is the annual – and unofficial (at least in Canada) – day to raise awareness for a rare and usually invisible disease. Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), often referred to it by its former name; Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD). For information about CRPS, you Read More …

Today’s a bright orange day! Why, you ask? Great question! The first Monday of November each year is set aside to raise awareness of a rare and usually invisible disease. It’s called Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, or CRPS for short. It’s still sometimes called Reflex Read More …

At the start of this summer, I saw an ad for a public lecture at a local astronomy club. It was just one of many different types of events to celebrate “Canada 150” – the 150th anniversary of Canada – taking place all across the Read More …

If you haven’t figured it out from the past couple of posts, about Halloween and my monster cupcakes, I absolutely adore Halloween!!! Each year I decorate my home and entrance, hoping to give kids a bit of a scare when they come trick-or-treating. And I Read More …

For the past 20 years or so, I’ve loved baking and decorating cupcakes – especially for holidays. And cakes, as well, particularly layer cakes! When a rare disease struck my right (dominant) hand and arm about 18 months ago, I thought it would just be a matter Read More …