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- 7/8/2020
Challenges in evaluating SARS-CoV-2 vaccines
With more than 140 SARS-CoV-2 vaccines in development, the race is on for a successful candidate to help prevent COVID-19. An effective and safe vaccine would be a major advance in the fight against COVID-19. However, there are challenges in evaluating the efficacy of these vaccines during the pandemic, as an analysis article outlines in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). - 7/7/2020
Pharmacy heroes: Pharmacists are stepping up during the COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented incredible challenges for pharmacists and pharmacy staff, whether working in hospitals, community pharmacies or primary care clinics. - 7/7/2020
How well is your family doing financially?
Canada has finally come up with its most accurate picture of the distribution of net worth for Canadian families. The Parliamentary Budget Office released its report titled “Estimating The Top Tail Of The Family Wealth Distribution In Canada” in 2020. Here is a brief summary of what this report is all about. - 7/7/2020
5 Tips: Recognizing and managing immune checkpoint inhibitor tox-ICI-ties
The Canadian cancer care landscape is changing, with the emergence of immunotherapy-based anticancer treatments that have demonstrated significant clinical benefit for many types of cancer. - 7/7/2020
Three patients dead as Edmonton hospital declares full COVID-19 outbreak
An outbreak at the Misericordia Community Hospital was first declared by Alberta's chief medical health officer two weeks ago, and restrictions were tightened as case numbers increased. - 7/7/2020
Experts outline key steps for hospitals to welcome back family caregivers during COVID-19
The Canadian Foundation for Healthcare Improvement released a new report that outlines key steps and resources for hospitals to welcome back family caregivers. The report, Re-Integration of Family Caregivers as Essential Partners in Care in a Time of COVID-19, was developed with experts from across the country including patient, family and caregiver partners. - 7/7/2020
Overdose deaths increase by 93% among B.C. First Nations
Measures to control the spread of COVID-19 have led to people overdosing alone as they are less likely to access harm-reduction services