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 21, 2023 Allergy/Immunology Researchers trying to answer the question “How immune are we?” Why answering this question is essential for post-pandemic life. The role of cellular immunity is garnering more attention.
March 14, 2023 Health Statistics Children infected with Omicron more likely to have repeat ER visits: Canadian study
January 13, 2023 Allergy/Immunology Headline: “Scientists find potential cure for COVID-related loss of smell.” Not so fast. It concludes that greater improvement with treatment was noted compared to placebo but “there was no subjective olfactory improvement over placebo.”
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.
October 7, 2022 Clinical Research In vitro study shows mouthwash component has antiviral effect against SARS-CoV2. However that is a long way away from any clinical use if ever.
May 4, 2022 Allergy/Immunology Small in vitro study suggests two new COVID subvariants may dodge natural immunity response. However whether this translates into worsening clinical outcomes remains unanswered.
May 2, 2022 Epidemiology Public Health agencies trying to understand/explain what has led to differences in death rates from COVID being the greatest in Quebec at 174/100K people whilst Ontario’s is 86/100K.
April 27, 2022 Health Policy Now five days later, after testing positive for COVID, you still test positive. What criteria are public health units using to recommend ending self-isolation to return to work?
April 7, 2022 General information Public Health has seemingly abdicated its primary tenet to inform the public of the risks they face. Assume any “cold” symptom you have to be COVID given that PCR test availability is like hen’s teeth; you are on your own. Bonjour la visite.
