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- 3/30/2022
Scientists finally finish decoding entire human genome
An international team described the first-ever sequencing of a complete human genome—the set of instructions to build and sustain a human being—in research published Thursday in the journal Science. - 3/30/2022
U.S. FDA panel narrowly sides against experimental ALS drug
Advisers to the Food and Drug Administration voted 6-4 that a single study from Amylyx Pharmaceuticals failed to establish the drug's effectiveness in treating the deadly neurodegenerative disease ALS, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. - 3/30/2022
Ramadan: Patients should be cognizant of their health conditions if planning to fast
Two doctors from Hamilton Health Sciences want to remind patients to be careful not to disrupt medication schedules without talking to a physician first. - 3/30/2022
Brain condition sidelining Bruce Willis has many causes
A brain disorder that leads to problems with speaking, reading and writing has sidelined actor Bruce Willis and drawn attention to a little-known condition that has many possible causes. - 3/30/2022
NACI guidance on fourth dose of COVID vaccine expected soon: PHAC
NACI previously recommended that people who are "moderately to severely immunocompromised'' receive a fourth dose of the vaccine six months after getting their third shot. - 3/30/2022
Case report: A migrating rash
A puzzling case in Dr. Robert Dickson's clinic that had him stumped. - 3/30/2022
What if my patient has too many issues to discuss during a visit?
It’s a common fear for those of us who like to be efficient, however the average outpatient has about 1.7 concerns. - 3/29/2022
We’ve got to get on top of the COVID-related mental health crisis before it kills our patients
Lately, I’ve come to realize that “lockdown-related major depression and anxiety” will need to figure prominently in my differential diagnosis for patients with “unspecified complaints.” - 3/29/2022
A doctor’s guide to RESPs
Dr. Matt Poyner outlines what you need to know about Registered Education Savings Plans. - 3/29/2022
Intranasal vaccines and COVID-19
Researchers at Yale School of Medicine have just completed a big study on the use of intranasal vaccines for COVID-19. These aren’t just any vaccine; they are a novel way to stimulate both local (mucosal) immunity as well as systemic immunity, and this could change the way we approach not only future COVID-19 vaccines, but also other vaccines such as Influenza, RSV, and even Cystic Fibrosis.