December 2, 2021 Epidemiology Ontario to expand eligibility of COVID-19 boosters for adults 50 and older finally recognizing that this is a three-dose vaccine. #VaccinesWork
December 1, 2021 Epidemiology Moderna CEO should quell their speculative and alarmist comments about Omicron. In times of uncertainty, statements should be calm, measured, humble, and neutral in tone. Answers likely forthcoming in 1-2 wks. Solutions will follow thereafter.
November 24, 2021 Generic Drugs Will the COVID antiviral medications be the Thor’s Hammer against SARS-CoV-2 and help mitigate the ravages of the pandemic? These are impressive drugs but there are logistical, social, geographical, and financial caveats to solve in the process.
November 23, 2021 Cancer/Oncology Were breast cancer screening guidelines based on a flawed Canadian study? Principle investigators refute allegation made by researchers from reputable institutions who will have their commentary published this week in the Journal of Medical Screening.
November 12, 2021 Epidemiology More evidence emerging that COVID vaccines are a three-dose series like many other vaccines that we receive. U.S. preprint study suggests that fully vaccinated Veterans are experiencing breakthrough infections six months after second dose #VaccinesWork
November 11, 2021 Epidemiology What has been the clinical outcome of increasing number of infections in fully vaccinated people in the Yukon? What are the hospitalization rates and severe disease outcomes compared to unvaccinated people? Context is important to provide perspective.
November 3, 2021 Clinical Research Pfizer COVID vaccine approved in US for children 5 to 11 yo. Health Canada completing its review.
November 2, 2021 Health Policy A vaccinated person who develops a breakthrough COVID infection by far has less risk of severe disease, hospitalization and death compared to the unvaccinated. This is not anything we did not already know; vaccines prevent severe outcomes of infection.
October 28, 2021 Clinical Research Neuropathologist report identifies other causes of mystery illness cluster in New Brunswick. No new illness discovered. Demonstrates the importance of taking the time to evaluate the evidence before rushing to judgement.
October 6, 2021 General information No, COVID vaccines do not cause infertility. Fantastic commentary by @DrJenGunter dismantles the misinformation and provides the evidence to refute same. #VaccinesWork #GoScience