February 24, 2020 Epidemiology WHO emergency committee member expresses concern that Covid-19 may be “first pandemic challenge that fits the disease X category”.
January 28, 2020 General information Little evidence to suggest surgical face masks will protect you from coronavirus
January 24, 2020 Epidemiology Hygiene practices and lack of meat-handling regulations in open markets likely contributed to the development of a novel coronavirus.
January 16, 2020 General information Heartburn-treating drug Pepcid one of many including those for blood pressure control that are not available due to shortages in Canada; the law of unintended consequences plays a predominant role.
December 30, 2019 Bariatric Medicine Study looking at ‘traffic light’ labels used predictive mathematical model to calculate health outcomes. Real world data is needed to confirm hypothesis.
December 20, 2019 Food Psychology Coca-Cola continues its advertising to children and adolescents. The adage of “it is not what you say but what you do reveals your true nature” applies to this company.
December 11, 2019 Gene Therapy It is not a miracle drug but this cystic fibrosis treatment should be approved in Canada given the evidence and standard of care recommendations
December 9, 2019 General information Anecdotal evidence and the N value of one should not form the basis of medical/surgical management.
December 5, 2019 Health Policy Masks required for unvaccinated visitors to Vancouver Island hospitals
