New TB guidelines from the Canadian Thoracic SocietyNew treatments, new diagnostics approaches, bigger pharmacist role, greater cultural competence. Canadian influenza vaccine guidelines for 2022-23 now availableInclude guidance on Supemtek, Canada’s first recombinant influenza vaccine, and Flucelvax Quad, Canada’s first cell-based influenza vaccine. Point-of-care testing doesn’t change antibiotic use in children in the ED, Finnish study But Canadian doctor points out socio-behavioral drivers which drive inappropriate prescribing. COVID-19 long haulers still experience symptoms 15 months after infection Researchers focused on patients who had mild initial COVID-19 symptoms and did not require hospitalization. QUIZ: Test your knowledge of asthma management How much do you know about managing asthma in children and adults? QUIZ: Test your knowledge of COPD diagnosis How much do you know about diagnosing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease? Iron for allergies? Deficiencies in micronutrients, particularly iron, can make the immune system particularly sensitive to allergenic substances. Omicron infection not as good as vaccination in protecting against variants But Omicron, Delta breakthrough infections boost immunity from vaccination. Moderna says updated COVID shot boosts omicron protection COVID-19 vaccine makers are studying updated boosters that might be offered in the fall to better protect people against future coronavirus surges. International study shows just how well vaccine mandates worked The surge for vaccinations varied between provinces, jumping 34% in Ontario compared to 326% in Alberta. First Previous 15 16 17 18 19 Next Last
