CCNM Research

09/21/2026

A sensitivity analysis in a meta-analysis is a repeat of the primary analysis to test whether the overall conclusions are robust to the methodological and analytical decisions made during the systematic review. Learn more:
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12767030/

This tutorial explains when systematic review authors may consider performing a sensitivity analysis in a meta‐analysis. Such scenarios include removing studies at high risk of bias, exploring the effect of outliers and examining differences in ...

09/17/2026

CCNM Research Club: 1st Meeting of the Year – Boucher Campus!

Interested in research? Looking for opportunities to get involved at CCNM? Join us for the 1st Research Club meeting of the year!

When: Thursday, October 1, 2026, 12:00-1:00pm PST
Where: Classroom 6, Boucher Campus
Attend in person or online via Zoom (the Zoom link will be sent to registered attendees prior to the meeting)
*Tea and sandwiches will be provided!!

This is a great opportunity to:
-Learn what the Research Club is all about
-Discover opportunities to get involved in research at CCNM
-Connect with fellow students and faculty interested in research
-Hear about ongoing and upcoming research projects
Whether you have previous research experience or are simply curious about getting involved, all students are welcome!

Please register using this link if you plan to attend: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/UpaEj6Bg9c

Email [email protected] if you have any questions! We hope to see you there!

09/16/2026

CCNM Research Club: 1st Meeting of the Year – Toronto Campus!

Interested in research? Looking for opportunities to get involved at CCNM? Join us for the 1st Research Club meeting of the year!

When: Monday, September 28, 2026, 12:15-1:45pm EST
Where: Classroom 5, Toronto Campus
Attend in person or online via Zoom (the Zoom link will be sent to registered attendees prior to the meeting)
*Sandwiches and wraps will be provided!!

This is a great opportunity to:
-Learn what the Research Club is all about
-Discover opportunities to get involved in research at CCNM
-Connect with fellow students and faculty interested in research
-Hear about ongoing and upcoming research projects

Whether you have previous research experience or are simply curious about getting involved, all students are welcome!

Please register using this link if you plan to attend: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/6vUWFA2QBH

Email [email protected] if you have any questions! We hope to see you there!

09/15/2026

Is your more useful than your age for predicting ? Findings from a new study published in Nature position gut microbiota composition as a stronger 💪correlate of systemic inflammatory tone than chronological age and a potentially modifiable determinant of inflammation-related disease trajectories across adulthood. How old is your gut microbiome? https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-026-77499-9

09/05/2026

Pearls from the latest conferences, publications, and events!!

Event: American Association of Naturopathic Physicians convention held from July 16-18, 2026, in Madison, Wisconsin and virtually
Category: Endocrinology
Topic: Natural Desiccated Thyroid in 2026: Prescribing, Transitioning, and Regulatory Updates
Speaker: Dr. Alan Christianson, ND, FABNE

Keypoints:
-Natural Desiccated Thyroid (NDT) is a viable option for many patients who require thyroid replacement.
-Best candidates: persistent symptoms on LT4, poor T4-to-T3
conversion, informed patient preference.
-Monitor TSH, free T4, free T3; recheck 6–8 weeks post-adjustment;
watch food/supplement timing.
-NDT will likely remain available, but brand options and pricing
may change.

Reference: Heald AH, Taylor P, Premawardhana L, Stedman M, Dayan C. Natural desiccated thyroid for the treatment of hypothyroidism?. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne). 2024;14:1309159. Published 2024 Jan 8. doi:10.3389/fendo.2023.1309159

09/01/2026

From gingivitis, Alzheimer's disease and colon cancer, this recent review highlights some of the challenges in the specificity in interpreting analysis of the oral for systemic disease risk. , but there is work to do to improve precision and clinical interpretation.

Context The oral cavity hosts the second most diverse microbiome in the human body; a complex ecosystem interacting with the host across multiple distinct ecological niches. Advances in sequencing abilities have transformed our understanding of the oral microbiome, but significant conceptual and met...

08/31/2026

"Systematic reviews are a type of evidence synthesis in which authors develop explicit eligibility criteria, collect all the available studies that meet these criteria, and summarize results using reproducible methods that minimize biases and errors" Read more: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39038802/

Did you know that CCNM partners with NUNM to teach students how to conduct high quality systematic review?

08/24/2026

Umbrella reviews provide an overview and synthesis of the existing reviews on a topic. Here's an example that was conducted by members of a research group from NUNM and CCNM https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11910-025-01478-8

Purpose of Review Exercise is a recommended non-pharmacological approach to treat multiple sclerosis (MS) symptoms. Mind-body movement interventions (MBMIs) offer a multi-component exercise option that integrates movement, breathwork, and mindfulness. Using an umbrella review, we assessed the curren...

08/23/2026

Pearls from the latest conferences, abstracts, and events!!

Event: Herbal Walk at the Inspiration Garden, Coquitlam, BC
Date: August, 22, 2026

Summary: Had a good time learning about peculiar histories, unique features, and uncommon uses of some common herbs. Additionally, gained insight into drawing herbs, making teas, and oxymels. Herbs under the spotlight: Yarrow, red clover, St. John's wort, mugwort, Chinese silk.

Thanks very much for the herbal walk, Dr. @ Alex Dragan

Research: Sharing a recent study on the use of Red clover for anti-aging and regenerative medicine. The high-isoflavone content favors antioxidant activity, decreased elastase and hyaluronidase and increased fibroblast migration in the scratch test done in the study. These effects maintain skin structure and support tissue repair, both of which are decreased during skin aging.

Reference: Gościniak A, Bogusławska K, Szymańska M, et al. Red Clover Isoflavones as Effective Longevity Agents for Anti-Aging and Regenerative Skin Applications. Plants (Basel). 2026;15(4):553. Published 2026 Feb 10. doi:10.3390/plants15040553

08/18/2026

The Lancet Microbe takes a close look at the and its role in health in two collections in their recent issue - check on the great summary and editorial that may pique your interest in emerging science, critical contextualization, and research gaps in the ever fascinating and thrive world of "living animalcules" and our microbiome!

The public view on the gut microbiome is easily gleaned from a scan of the papers or the phone screen: advertisements for the best gut health drinks and advice pieces on whether a daily shot of olive oil will improve your intestinal microbiome. For what seems like a modern fixation, research into th...