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- 11/25/2021
Israel warns of 'emergency' after detecting new virus strain
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said on Friday that Israel is "on the threshold of an emergency situation'' after authorities detected the country's first case of a new coronavirus variant and barred travel to and from most African countries. - 11/25/2021
What we know (and don't know yet) about the new COVID-19 variant that emerged in South Africa
Even though some of the genetic changes in the new variant appear worrying, it's still unclear if the virus will pose a significant public health threat. - 11/25/2021
WATCH: Doctors of BC assembles resources to support physician safety
A new webinar looks at how violence escalates and what key vulnerabilities physicians face. - 11/25/2021
Alberta pharmacy working group recommends time-locked safes as deterrent for rising robberies
Between September 2020 and August 2021, there were 138 robberies in Edmonton and Calgary, up from just 18 the year before - 11/25/2021
Breaking up with medicine
Dr. Matt Poyner, who took a year off to travel with his wife and kids before the pandemic, is back in Canada and has some thoughts about returning to medicine or starting a new chapter in his life. - 11/25/2021
Second lawsuit arises against pharmacy that allegedly reused syringe barrels
The class-action lawsuit centres around the fact that between Aug. 24 and Aug. 26 some patients at Kent Pharmacy received COVID-19 vaccines with reused syringes. - 11/25/2021
FDA: Merck COVID pill effective, experts will review safety
The Food and Drug Administration posted its analysis of the pill ahead of a public meeting next week where academic and other experts will weigh in on its safety and effectiveness. The agency isn't required to follow the group's advice. - 11/25/2021
BOOK EXCERPT: Damaged: Childhood Trauma, Adult Illness, and the Need for a Health Care Revolution
“I was having a shower and felt this lump” is the beginning of a conversation most doctors recognize. It comes with urgency, fear, and uncertainty. The silent communication: “I don’t know if this is really a thing or not. I need you to tell me to take this seriously or to relax.” It leads quickly to a physical exam—nothing else matters as much as the lump. - 11/25/2021
World takes action as new variant emerges in southern Africa
A slew of nations moved to stop air travel from southern Africa on Friday. - 11/25/2021
Variant prompts Canada to ban travellers from southern Africa
The new variant, deemed Omicron, first emerged in South Africa and coincided with a steep rise in the number of COVID-19 cases in that region in recent weeks.