Hospital design may affect rates of healthcare-associated infectionsMontreal study suggests exclusive single-patient room design decreases the rates of certain nosocomial infections First human case of West Nile virus in Toronto confirmed for 2019Toronto Public Health warns healthcare providers to be alert for typical symptoms and to remind patients about preventive measures Preventing and managing infection risks in immunocompromised children Canadian Paediatric Society issues safe living strategies for immunocompromised children Rabies vaccine and rabies immune globulin shortage expected in Ontario Ministry of Health anticipates shortage may last until November 2019 Potential cancer risk with gentian violet products Health Canada advises Canadians to stop using human and veterinary products containing gentian violet New guidelines for managing recurrent uncomplicated urinary tract infections in women Aim to prevent inappropriate antibiotic use, reduce the risk of antibiotic resistance and improve clinical outcomes and quality of life Canadian Immunization Guide highlights changes in Canadian flu guidelines FluMist Quadrivalent will not be available during the 2019–2020 influenza season Updated guidance on management and chemoprophylaxis of invasive group A streptococcal disease Incidence has increased in the past decade, with infants, young children and the elderly at highest risk Antibiotic use in infants may be linked to development of celiac disease in childhood Study finds early exposure to systemic antibiotics might be a risk factor for celiac disease Study quantifies risk of peripheral neuropathy with systemic fluoroquinolone use Risk increase may depend on timing of fluoroquinolone exposure and cumulative dose First Previous 70 71 72 73 74 Next Last
