July 5, 2023 Clinical Research First Canadian trial successfully uses phage therapy to stop life-threatening UTI caused by superbug
April 28, 2023 Clinical Research FDA approves new pill developed to reduce the risk of re-infections by repopulating microbiome after patients complete antibiotic treatment for C. difficile
April 24, 2023 Infectious Disease Health Canada approves new antibody drug to help prevent serious RSV in babies
April 19, 2023 Infectious Disease Spike in severe illness caused by strep A bacteria is ‘global phenomenon’ — including in Canada
March 30, 2023 Bariatric Medicine Limited evidence that COVID -19 infection during pregnancy could lead to a greater risk of childhood obesity. Much more evaluation required to determine is there is a plausible mechanism involved in the process and if this is true.
March 28, 2023 Epidemiology Several southern Ontario public health units warn whooping cough on the rise. The reason is not surprising.
March 14, 2023 Health Statistics Children infected with Omicron more likely to have repeat ER visits: Canadian study
March 8, 2023 Infectious Disease Previous COVID infection linked to lower brain oxygen levels, cognitive problems: study
March 6, 2023 Infectious Disease Person in Florida dies after brain-eating amoeba infection, possibly due to sinus rinse with tap water, health officials warn