March 10, 2023 Clinical Research Report says long COVID could impact economy and be ‘mass disabling event’ in Canada. The new money from the Canadian Federal Gvt put into research into development of clinical guidelines, diagnostics, treatments, and rehabilitation is needed and welcome.
January 30, 2023 Health Policy Health Canada sticks with Evusheld despite U.S. FDA dropping the COVID drug
January 27, 2023 Epidemiology Canadian study reports on COVID-19 misinformation and its health outcome consequences.
January 19, 2023 Allergy/Immunology Quebec man with debilitating skin condition needs some compassion from the Quebec Government to cover the cost of the medication (that is working) whether or not it was vaccine-related to help him resume a normal life. But they do not seem to care.
January 18, 2023 Alcoholism New alcohol consumption guidelines uses the latest evidence to provide information for people to consider with respect to their consumption and health risks. Each person has their own level of risk tolerance and can use this info accordingly.
January 17, 2023 Health Policy Small steps in right direction to reduce the backlog of surgeries in Ontario with OHIP-funded private surgical centres. No different in terms of funding when you go to see your family doctor in their private offices and use your OHIP health card.
January 11, 2023 Health Policy As under-the-table market grows, patients urge Ottawa to regulate magic mushrooms
January 5, 2023 Epidemiology Public Health Agency of Canada states that 21 cases of COVID subvariant XBB.1.5 have been detected in Canada. If the U.S. is any indication, there will be many more cases to come. Border screening may slow but not stop exponential increases in cases.
December 20, 2022 Health Policy Meningitis B vaccine available and recommended for university and college students. Halifax family raising awareness after the death of their 19-year-old son who was studying at Dalhousie University
