New HIV testing guidelines now available for Ontario healthcare providersGuidelines are designed to diagnose HIV early and identify people at high risk of acquiring HIV to enable referral for treatment and preventive services. Lack of sleep leads to lower antibody response from vaccinationAnother factor explaining individual responses to influenza and hepatitis vaccines. Smart bandage monitors and treats chronic wounds Preclinical studies suggest it speeds up healing. Pet dog infected with avian flu but risk to public is low, federal government says The dog in Oshawa, Ont., was infected after chewing on a wild goose and developed symptoms and died. Healthy lifestyle habits could protect against long-lasting COVID Unfavourable BMI, poor-quality diet and smoking most strongly associated with long-term COVID risk. A different kind of 'morning after pill': An antibiotic to prevent certain STIs? Single dose of doxycycline could prevent certain infections if taken within hours of unprotected sex. Study examines cardiovascular safety of Pfizer bivalent COVID-19 vaccine Results show no difference in risk of stroke, myocardial infarction or pulmonary embolism with Pfizer monovalent versus Pfizer bivalent COVID-19 boosters. New guidance on using Vaxneuvance (15-valent) pneumococcal vaccine in children National Advisory Committee on Immunization issues interim guidance on the use of Vaxneuvance in children and its interchangeability with Prevnar 13. What risk factors appear associated with getting long-COVID? Meta-analysis examines demographic characteristics and comorbidities associated with an increased risk of developing post-COVID-19 condition. POP QUIZ: Pneumococcal vaccines in adults Based on the latest NACI guidance document, all the following recommendations are true, EXCEPT for . . . First Previous 28 29 30 31 32 Next Last
