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- 4/7/2022
Canada should prioritize meaningful 'patient partner' research
Over the years, I have been asked to participate in dozens of research projects for children with autism. But I became increasingly disappointed. There is a significant amount of money invested in learning about our kids’ brains, but there is too often an imbalance at the heart of research. - 4/7/2022
Who is eligible for a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose across Canada?
This week, the National Advisory Committee on Immunization recommended that second boosters be administered to residents aged 70 and over. - 4/7/2022
QUIZ: Test your knowledge of diabetes and COVID-19 infection
Researchers are exploring the consequences of COVID-19 infection for future development of diabetes. How much do you know about the latest findings? - 4/7/2022
Nova Scotia doctor wait list hits new record high with more than 88,300 people
The wait list grew most in the health zone that includes Halifax Regional Municipality and surrounding areas. - 4/7/2022
A doctor's note can prescribe more than medicine
I’m constantly pulling up the digital letterhead in my EMR to write a note to a service agency, landlord or employer to advocate for a change that I believe is in the best interest of my patient. - 4/7/2022
Confusion after Alberta government halted overdose prevention pilot: emails
The Virtual Overdose Response pilot project, led by Alberta Health Services, agreed to pause the study on June 18, 2020. - 4/6/2022
'Can't even get a tetanus shot:' Saskatchewan's rural towns lack healthcare workers
What happens when economic development brings people to an area with severely insufficient healthcare infrastructure? - 4/6/2022
NACI issues initial guidance on second booster dose of COVID-19 vaccines
Priority should be given to community-dwelling adults 80 years of age or older, and residents of long-term care or other congregate living settings. - 4/6/2022
Atlantic Canada's pharmacists want more responsibilities to ease burden on hospitals
Pharmacists in Atlantic Canada have the ability to assess and treat more than 30 minor ailments, including cold sores, nausea, minor sleep disorders and nicotine dependence. But if someone chooses to seek care at a pharmacy instead of a doctor's office or walk-in clinic, it typically comes with an out-of-pocket cost of about $25. - 4/6/2022
What rapid tests can and can't do to help your patients navigate the 6th wave
Experts say rapid antigen tests are emerging as an important tool as Canada's pandemic strategy shifts from public health vigilance to an emphasis on personal responsibility. But they warn that rapid test results should be read with caution because of limitations on diagnostic accuracy and precision.