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- 10/21/2020
Does use of permanent hair dyes increase cancer risk/mortality in women?
Women in US Nurses’ Health Study followed over 36 years to examine associations between personal use of permanent hair dyes and cancer risk and mortality. - 10/21/2020
Another Toronto hospital declares COVID-19 outbreak; six patients infected
Another Toronto hospital has declared an outbreak of COVID-19. The Scarborough Health Network says six patients are infected in one unit at its general hospital in the city's east end. A spokeswoman for the health network says the unit has been closed to admissions in order to protect patients and staff. - 10/21/2020
More Toronto hospitals declare COVID-19 outbreaks
The Scarborough Health Network says six patients are infected in one unit at its general hospital in the city's east end. - 10/21/2020
Alberta pausing widespread asymptomatic COVID-19 testing; pharmacy appointments cancelled
Normal testing for those with symptoms will continue, as well as for those who are in close contact with known COVIC-19 cases and anyone linked to an outbreak. - 10/20/2020
Company handling CFPC exams lost some residents' tests
Prometric, the U.S.-based testing administration company handling the exams, told some residents in an email that it's unable to retrieve and score their tests due to technical problems. As a result, it said, those residents will need to take the test again in its entirety. - 10/20/2020
Despite criticism, Ontario pharmacies keep on testing for COVID-19
The pandemic is a time for all healthcare professionals to work together to their maximum scope, says Ontario Pharmacists Association's Justin Bates. - 10/20/2020
PMHx: A tale of three serpents
The Caduceus, the Rod of Asclepius and the truth over the symbol of medicine. - 10/20/2020
Books: ‘Have compassion. Breathe’
A Hollywood writer, med school dropout and now therapist writes about how providing talk therapy also requires self-therapy. - 10/20/2020
Public health recommendations around face shields should change
Healthcare workers working with patients that are potentially COVID-19 positive, should use face shields for splatter alone. Goggles are the only safe eye protection for aerosols.