Colchicine does not reduce the need for mechanical ventilation of COVID-19 patientsTreatment was thought to potentially have beneficial effects against COVID-19–mediated hyperactivated inflammatory response. Several provinces considering allowing COVID positive health workers to stay on job Stress on provincial health systems being examined. Being a doctor on Twitter in 2021 Insults and threats from bullies, bots, anti-vaxxers and others unhappy with what the science indicated all took aim at doctors on Twitter this year. Polls suggest decline in mental health, but point to clues on how to address it The power of connection: Respondents with many friends reported significantly better mental health than those who had fewer friends. More Canadians getting their pot from legal channels than ever before: Health Canada An annual Health Canada survey suggests that Canadians purchased more cannabis from legal sources in 2021 than ever before. Human connections: 'Friendly Calls' program reaches out to lonely, isolated Canadians The Friendly Calls program pairs participants with trained Red Cross volunteers who typically call once a week to chat. Well-researched: New book on healthy aging from pharmacist who banned homeopathic products and sugary drinks from his store In his book Healthy Logic: Evidence Based Healthy Aging, Cape Breton pharmacist Graham MacKenzie tackles a wide range of health topics through the lens of robust research. UK data suggests hospitalization between 50% and 70% less likely with omicron The findings from the U.K. Health Security Agency add to emerging evidence that omicron produces milder illness than other variants. Alberta UCP holds Christmas party after health minister asked all to cancel plans Ontario OKs common SSRI as treatment for mild COVID cases at risk of worsening The selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor is most commonly used to treat depression and obsessive-compulsive disorders. First Previous 175 176 177 178 179 Next Last
