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- 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. - 11/25/2021
Ontario's Ford calls for flight ban, other measures in response to new variant
He says people who arrive before a proposed ban is implemented should be tested and forced to quarantine, including people who arrive today.