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Fitbit app can detect undiagnosed atrial fibrillation: study
A study of more than 450,000 Fitbit wearers shows that an algorithm for the fitness tracker has a high positive predictive value for detecting atrial fibrillation.
WHO warns that new virus variant poses 'very high' risk
If the virus proves dangerous as feared, "the impact on vulnerable populations would be substantial, particularly in countries with low vaccination coverage,'' WHO said, noting that no deaths linked to omicron have been reported so far.

Canada attends emergency G7 health meeting on Omicron variant

The WHO working group on the file says governments should look to develop the convention in tandem with efforts to strengthen existing international health regulations.
FACT FOCUS: Why WHO skipped 'nu,' 'xi' for new COVID variant

The name of a newly identified variant of the coronavirus has had some social media users scratching their heads about the World Health Organization's system for labeling certain versions of the virus.
Women’s Age Lab targets 'important gap' in healthcare for older women

Dr. Paula Rochon at Toronto's Women's College Hospital said her research led her to realize the significant lack of information about older adults, especially women.
Plans for more med schools in Canada: Where will the residency spots come from?

In 2012, unmatched R-1 residency applicants totalled 24. That number has increased each subsequent year, peaking to 166 in 2018.
What we know (and don't know yet) about the new COVID-19 variant that emerged in South Africa

Even though some of the genetic changes in the new variant appear worrying, it's still unclear if the virus will pose a significant public health threat.
Antihistamines improve response to immunotherapy in cancer patients

For the retrospective study, researchers analyzed patients who took any of 40 different common pharmaceutical drugs while receiving immunotherapy.
Putin tests experimental nasal vaccine against COVID-19

Russia's state coronavirus task force reported 33,558 new infections on Wednesday and 1,240 deaths.
Queen's students research the implementation of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in healthcare education and practice

Students' interests in EDI stem from their personal experiences and passion for promoting EDI on campus and the overall healthcare system.

Fitbit app can detect undiagnosed atrial fibrillation: study

WHO warns that new virus variant poses 'very high' risk

Canada attends emergency G7 health meeting on Omicron variant

FACT FOCUS: Why WHO skipped 'nu,' 'xi' for new COVID variant

Women’s Age Lab targets 'important gap' in healthcare for older women

Plans for more med schools in Canada: Where will the residency spots come from?

What we know (and don't know yet) about the new COVID-19 variant that emerged in South Africa

Antihistamines improve response to immunotherapy in cancer patients

Putin tests experimental nasal vaccine against COVID-19

Queen's students research the implementation of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in healthcare education and practice