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Quebec public health director resigns, cities erosion of public opinion over measures
Quebec's director of public health, Dr. Horacio Arruda, tendered his resignation on Monday, citing an erosion in public trust as the province grapples with record hospitalizations during a fifth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
I try to understand them, I try to convince them
I start each of my visits, after I listen to their reason for coming, with THE QUESTION: “What’s your situation with coronavirus, are you a recovered patient or are you fully immunized?”

Affordable, patent-free vaccine against COVID-19 starting production in India

Texas researchers give formula for easier, more affordably manufactured vaccine freely to developing countries so they can manufacturer their own supplies.
Low rate of false-positive rapid antigen test results in Canadian workplaces

Study investigates the incidence of false-positives in a large sample of SARS-CoV-2 rapid antigen tests used to screen asymptomatic workers throughout Canada.
Community physicians scramble to navigate Omicron-related staffing shortages

Physicians across Canada are managing or planning for staff shortages as the omicron variant forces more to self-isolate.
Slim majority support government lockdowns, restrictions in response to Omicron

Provincial governments also saw a 5% decline, with only 58% saying they were satisfied with how their provinces are responding to the crisis.
Before and after: Plastic surgeon hit with $17,500 fine over misleading ads

Montreal practitioner Dr. Nabil Edward Fanous was also offside with his claim that a facelift technique he created could make patients look up to 13 years younger, according to the Collège des médecins du Québec.
Trial underway: Regina doctor pleads not guilty to sexually assaulting five patients

Crown prosecutor Jackie Lane says the doctor sexually assaulted the women during medical exams he did as a gastroenterologist.
Connection during isolation: Data shows national drug overdose hotline saves lives

Looking back on a year in service, data from the National Overdose Response Service, or NORS, shows all 33 potentially life-threatening events were successfully responded to.
High rates of trauma in Canada among forceps and vacuum deliveries: study

Maternal trauma included severe perineal tears, impaired sexual health, urinary or fecal incontinence, and other pelvic disorders while severe neonatal trauma could include long-term nerve damage and brain injury.

Quebec public health director resigns, cities erosion of public opinion over measures

I try to understand them, I try to convince them

Affordable, patent-free vaccine against COVID-19 starting production in India

Low rate of false-positive rapid antigen test results in Canadian workplaces

Community physicians scramble to navigate Omicron-related staffing shortages

Slim majority support government lockdowns, restrictions in response to Omicron

Before and after: Plastic surgeon hit with $17,500 fine over misleading ads

Trial underway: Regina doctor pleads not guilty to sexually assaulting five patients

Connection during isolation: Data shows national drug overdose hotline saves lives

High rates of trauma in Canada among forceps and vacuum deliveries: study