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- 11/24/2020
Is chocolate safe for people with IBS?
- 11/24/2020
Some lessons learned so far from COVID-19
Pharmacies remain on standby should asymptomatic testing become necessary again down the road. Meanwhile, they're busy enough with increased activities for continuity of care and flu vaccinations—so far, community pharmacists have administered close to 80% of flu shots, as well as significantly higher numbers of other publicly funded vaccines. - 11/23/2020
Kids with COVID-19: telltale symptoms
Symptoms of fever or chills, cough and runny nose in this study (19 to 26%) were less frequent than in studies conducted in hospital settings. The authors of the study suggest that was because this was a community-based cohort and cases of disease were likely more mild than those seen in hospitals. - 11/23/2020
Could the need for a double dose be the COVID-19 vaccine's 'Achilles heel?'
Anticipating the challenge, Dr. Caroline Quach, a pediatric infectious disease specialist at the University of Montreal and member of the national advisory committee on immunization, and her colleagues have developed a mobile app to send messages to remind the public about their second dose. - 11/23/2020
Updated relief measures to support physicians and their practices
As the pandemic continues to financially challenge businesses countrywide, the Government of Canada has recently announced extensions to existing programs as well as several additional support measures to help those who may be struggling. For a number of physicians across the country, these updates are particularly relevant. - 11/23/2020
How to get someone’s name right if it’s unfamiliar to you
Physicians meet a lot of people – patients, colleagues, students. Some names might initially be difficult to pronounce. But getting it right goes a long way to build rapport. - 11/23/2020
Ottawa MD-PhD student awarded for research on cancer-killing viruses
Her research involves manipulating viruses at the genetic level, such that they can then be introduced into a cancer patient where they target a tumour, altering expression of both cancer cells and surrounding cells, essentially pointing the tumour out to the body's immune system.