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- 7/8/2020
The future impact of COVID-19 on virtual care
Six questions that need to be answered as the pandemic ushers in a new era of virtual care - 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). - 7/8/2020
Lawyer says RCMP have ruled out charges against doctor in N.B. COVID-19 case
A lawyer for the doctor who was blamed for triggering a COVID-19 outbreak in northern New Brunswick in May says his client has been cleared of any criminal wrongdoing and wants an apology from Premier Blaine Higgs. - 7/8/2020
Top doctors call for 'balanced approach' to deal with COVID-19
18 health leaders, including several very prominent public health officials, are advising Ottawa on a more sustainable approach rather than trying to stamp out the disease - 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
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
Alberta pilot has pharmacists testing asymptomatic people for COVID-19
Minor ailment authority for strep throat prepared pharmacists for COVID-19 throat swab testing procedure