Reduce the risks of nosocomial pneumonia just by brushing your teeth?Study results highlight the importance of implementing an oral health routine that includes toothbrushing for hospitalized patients. Managing mild and very mild asthma in preschoolers, children and adolescents Canadian Paediatric Society issues a practice point document on the pharmacologic management of very mild or mild asthma in children older than one year. Is this common cold virus plus rheumatic disease a recipe for long COVID? Previous infection to another coronavirus may weaken immune response. The dos and don’ts of managing bronchiolitis in infants in primary care settings Choosing Wisely Canada outlines optimal management of bronchiolitis in infants while emphasizing avoidance of unnecessary treatments and investigations. Respiratory coinfections less common in older children with COVID-19 But rates increase with decreasing age, putting those under 2 years of age at greatest risk of more severe illness. Many Canadians have had long COVID for almost 4 years. Researchers say there’s hope Sonja Mally, a former tattoo artist in Toronto, experienced debilitating long COVID symptoms, forcing her onto government disability payments. A clearer link between RSV and childhood asthma Researchers estimate that up to 15% of childhood asthma cases could be prevented by avoiding RSV infection before the age of one. Ontario pharmacists, RPhTs granted new immunization, treatment authorities Regulations enabling immunization and treatment for new respiratory ailments in new populations effective immediately. 1 in 9 Canadian adults have had long term symptoms from COVID infection, StatCan says Almost 80% of those people with long-term symptoms have them for six months or more, the report said. Preventive use of amikacin can reduce cases of ventilator-acquired pneumonia Researchers are now evaluating the possibility of starting preventive antibiotics after four or five days of ventilation. First Previous 3 4 5 6 7 Next Last