ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 7/26/2021
In defense of vaccine passports
We need a sophisticated way to track what vaccines people have received, and when, so that we are equipped to respond to changes in disease virulence in a measured and proportionate manner. - 7/25/2021
Tell the CMA to make the right choice
It is time to tell the CMA that their equity goal is right but silencing democracy is off-target. So say a group including former CMA presidents and provincial medical association presidents. They make this case as we approach the CMA's virtual AGM on Aug 22 where key issues are being decided. - 7/25/2021
Pediatricians warn of potential resurgence of common cold viruses ahead of schedule
A letter written by medical experts at the BC Children's Hospital Research Institute and published Monday in the Canadian Medical Association Journal says Canada could see a rise in respiratory syncytial virus in infants and young children. - 7/25/2021
Vaccine maker BioNTech to use mRNA tech to target malaria
The Germany-based company, which developed the first widely approved coronavirus shot together with U.S. partner Pfizer, aims to begin clinical trials for a "safe and highly effective malaria vaccine'' by the end of 2022. - 7/25/2021
HackRx: A virtual hackathon at the intersection of healthcare and technology
In April, 150 students from across North America and beyond logged on for HackRx, a three-day hackathon organized by about fifteen University of Waterloo and University of Toronto pharmacy students. - 7/25/2021
The 6 secrets of interprofessional collaboration
Many pharmacists have asked me how to start a new collaborative project with other health care providers. - 7/25/2021
Waterloo pharmacists making house calls as worry mounts about expiring Moderna supply
This represents a key opportunity to show the general public that pharmacists can indeed go out into the community to care for patients. - 7/25/2021
Ontario asks Ottawa to work with WHO on ensuring mixed vaccines recognized abroad
Health Minister Christine Elliott and Solicitor General Sylvia Jones wrote to Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc about the issue on Sunday.