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- 7/27/2020
Scientists get closer to blood test for Alzheimer's disease
The testing identified people with Alzheimer's vs. no dementia or other types of it with accuracy ranging from 89% to 98% - 7/27/2020
Spravato, a new intranasal treatment for resistant depression
Intended for patients who have not responded adequately to at least two different antidepressants - 7/27/2020
Tam says feds, experts discussing COVID-19 vaccine orders amid concerns of delay
Active discussions are taking place to potentially pre-order COVID-19 vaccine doses for Canadians, chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam said Tuesday. She said an independent vaccine task force is advising the government on options for Canada's choice of vaccine, including exploring the possibility of manufacturing a potential pandemic cure at home. - 7/27/2020
Why vaccines are less effective in the elderly, and what it means for COVID-19
Vaccinologists have not focused their research on tailoring vaccines to induce robust immune responses in the elderly - 7/27/2020
Parents divided over sending kids back to school: poll
As the clock ticks down to September, a new poll suggests many Canadian parents are on the fence about whether to send their kids to school if and when classrooms are reopened. The poll by Leger and the Association for Canadian Studies comes as provincial governments are working on how to get students back into classrooms, most of which have been shuttered since mid-March due to COVID-19. - 7/26/2020
B.C. puts controversial overdose bill on hold
Critics of the bill, which proposes to detain young people after they OD, say it would disproportionately impact Indigenous youth - 7/26/2020
Rexall to offer PrescribeIT e-prescribing service nationally
Rexall Pharmacy Group Ltd. has partnered with Canada Health Infoway (Infoway) to use PrescribeIT, Infoway's national e-prescribing service, at more than 250 Rexall pharmacies across Canada. - 7/26/2020
Can the flu shot benefit COVID-19 patients?
New research out of Brazil suggests that the influenza vaccine may provide benefits for patients who contract COVID-19 - 7/26/2020
Horgan advises drivers with non-B.C. plates to take bus to avoid harassment
British Columbia Premier John Horgan says drivers who have out-of-province licence plates on their vehicles should consider taking public transit or riding a bicycle if they're feeling harassed by people. Horgan also suggests drivers change over to B.C. licence plates to avoid trouble from residents who are concerned about the spread of COVID-19.