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- 6/16/2022
Montreal AIDS conference organizer warns of 'catastrophe' if delegates denied visas
Dr. Jean-Pierre Routy, a professor of medicine at McGill University and local co-chair of the AIDS 2022 conference, says at least 400 delegates who received scholarships to attend the conference are still waiting for visas. - 6/16/2022
COVID-19 long haulers still experience symptoms 15 months after infection
Researchers focused on patients who had mild initial COVID-19 symptoms and did not require hospitalization. - 6/16/2022
U.S. FDA authorizes 1st COVID-19 shots for infants, preschoolers
The Food and Drug Administration's action follows its advisory panel's unanimous recommendation for the shots from Moderna and Pfizer. - 6/16/2022
The (medical) funny pages: Alternative music to my ears
This week we've got giggles and making do or doing without, and much more! - 6/16/2022
Mystery drug quiz: Sneaky side effects
Sometimes a drug may be identified by its side effects alone. This Mystery Drug may cause akathisia, blurred vision, constipation, weight gain, xerostomia, dystonia and tardive dyskinesia. - 6/16/2022
Point-of-care testing doesn’t change antibiotic use in children in the ED, Finnish study
But Canadian doctor points out socio-behavioral drivers which drive inappropriate prescribing. - 6/16/2022
Saskatchewan offering monkeypox vaccines for close, high risk contacts
There are no reported instances of monkeypox in Saskatchewan and the ministry says the risk of catching the virus is low. - 6/16/2022
Shall we dance? How mindfulness and dance can stimulate a part of the brain that can improve mental health
I fell in love with the brain as an undergraduate student and pursued a career in neuroscience, but for years I had largely ignored this structure, since it appeared to be involved “only” in processing of bodily sensations. - 6/15/2022
QUIZ: Test your knowledge of COPD diagnosis
How much do you know about diagnosing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease? - 6/15/2022
New top doctor in Yukon to help with pandemic and overdoses, health minister says
Health Minister Tracy-Anne McPhee has announced Dr. Sudit Ranade will be the chief medical officer of health starting July 4.