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- 12/19/2021
EU approves 5th COVID-19 vaccine for bloc, one by Novavax
Novavax says it currently is testing how its shots will hold up against the Omicron variant, and like other manufacturers has begun formulating an updated version to better match that variant in case in case it's eventually needed. - 12/19/2021
European study suggests aspirin use linked to increased risk of heart failure
Associated with a 26% raised risk of a new heart failure diagnosis, according to a study published in ESC Heart Failure. - 12/19/2021
COVID-19 vaccine shots snapped up in Ontario as adults become eligible for boosters
While many were able to secure spots—the government said more than 125,000 third-dose appointments were booked through the province's online portal as of 10 a.m—many others expressed frustration at not being able to find shots in their region or having to settle for appointments several weeks from now. - 12/19/2021
Medicine: Job or calling
The classical debate over whether medicine is a job or a calling got spicy recently after a tweet by a doctor with tens of thousands of followers. - 12/19/2021
Quebec heightens restrictions in wake of rising COVID-19 cases
Quebec Health Minister Christian Dube called the situation "critical'' as he announced today that bars, theatres and entertainment venues will close as of 5 p.m. today. - 12/19/2021
Biogen cuts the price tag on its Alzheimer's drug in half
That means the annual cost for a person of average weight will amount to $28,200. - 12/16/2021
Food for thought on retirement for doctors
You need a plan. The “sugar rush of retirement”—the roughly six-month period of euphoria newly-retired people feel from their unstructured lives free of obligations—wears off and then what will you do? - 12/16/2021
Quebec orders shops, bars, restaurants, churches to operate at 50% capacity
COVID-19 vaccination is no longer enough to prevent Quebec's health system from becoming overwhelmed, and Quebecers must reduce their contacts by half, Premier Francois Legault said Thursday. - 12/16/2021
Nova Scotia reports record 394 COVID cases, as Halifax hospital delays some surgeries
A hospital in Halifax is postponing some non-urgent surgeries because staff members are isolating after being exposed to COVID-19.