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Low-cost moist heat treatment of N95 masks eliminates SARS-CoV-2, bacteria
A new study shows that moist heat treatment of N95 masks eliminates severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and bacteria, which would allow reuse of these scarce resources. The study is published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).
AstraZeneca won't profit from COVID-19 vaccine in pandemic
Pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca repeated its promise not to profit from a COVID-19 vaccine during the pandemic as it reported it was on track with late-stage trials for the treatment. Such promises were boosted by strong sales across its range of treatments during lockdown. Sales jumped by 14% to $12.6 billion in the first six months of 2020 and were helped by strong trading in new medicines, as well as cancer and respiratory medication.

PPE not a major factor for flu shots down under

Handwashing, disinfecting and distancing more important than PPE based on what's happening so far in Australia and New Zealand.
Povidone-iodine products show rapid in vitro efficacy against SARS-CoV-2 virus

Povidone-iodine gargle–mouthwash might be useful in reducing the risk of COVID-19 transmission in dental practices
Health Canada approves remdesivir to treat severe COVID-19 symptoms

Health Canada has approved the use of remdesivir to treat patients with severe symptoms of COVID-19. The federal agency says the antiviral drug may be used to treat patients who have pneumonia and require extra oxygen to help them breathe. It's the first drug that Health Canada has authorized for the treatment of COVID-19. Health Canada approved its use in adults and adolescents.
Scientists get closer to blood test for Alzheimer's disease

The testing identified people with Alzheimer's vs. no dementia or other types of it with accuracy ranging from 89% to 98%
Spravato, a new intranasal treatment for resistant depression

Intended for patients who have not responded adequately to at least two different antidepressants
Can the flu shot benefit COVID-19 patients?

New research out of Brazil suggests that the influenza vaccine may provide benefits for patients who contract COVID-19
Updates to NACI’s statement for flu vaccines

Updates are coming for Canada’s National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) Statement on Seasonal Influenza Vaccine for 2020-21
How to manage Lyme disease and tick bites during pregnancy

SOGC statement provides guidance on caring for pregnant women who may have contracted Lyme disease through a blacklegged tick bite

Low-cost moist heat treatment of N95 masks eliminates SARS-CoV-2, bacteria

AstraZeneca won't profit from COVID-19 vaccine in pandemic

PPE not a major factor for flu shots down under

Povidone-iodine products show rapid in vitro efficacy against SARS-CoV-2 virus

Health Canada approves remdesivir to treat severe COVID-19 symptoms

Scientists get closer to blood test for Alzheimer's disease

Spravato, a new intranasal treatment for resistant depression

Can the flu shot benefit COVID-19 patients?

Updates to NACI’s statement for flu vaccines

How to manage Lyme disease and tick bites during pregnancy

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