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- 10/21/2020
B.C. College of Family Physicians gives NDP healthcare policies highest score ahead of election
The NDP garnered the highest overall score at 33.5, while the B.C. Green Party clocked in at 28 and the B.C. Liberals lagged with 24. - 10/21/2020
Does use of permanent hair dyes increase cancer risk/mortality in women?
Women in US Nurses’ Health Study followed over 36 years to examine associations between personal use of permanent hair dyes and cancer risk and mortality. - 10/21/2020
New app aims to rate doctors on cultural sensitivity
The Support Network for Indigenous Women and Women of Colour is seeking funding to develop the app, similar to Yelp. They want to collect information around experiences with medical practitioners, and help people find culturally-sensitive providers. - 10/21/2020
Me and my doctor pet
- 10/21/2020
Dr. Gigi Osler takes to TikTok in a bid to inform younger Winnipeggers on COVID-19 facts
She began using the latest social media platform in March, posting a video on proper hand-washing technique. Since then she's added dozens more. - 10/21/2020
Another Toronto hospital declares COVID-19 outbreak; six patients infected
Another Toronto hospital has declared an outbreak of COVID-19. The Scarborough Health Network says six patients are infected in one unit at its general hospital in the city's east end. A spokeswoman for the health network says the unit has been closed to admissions in order to protect patients and staff. - 10/21/2020
Alberta pausing widespread asymptomatic COVID-19 testing; pharmacy appointments cancelled
Normal testing for those with symptoms will continue, as well as for those who are in close contact with known COVIC-19 cases and anyone linked to an outbreak. - 10/20/2020
Public health recommendations around face shields should change
Healthcare workers working with patients that are potentially COVID-19 positive, should use face shields for splatter alone. Goggles are the only safe eye protection for aerosols. - 10/20/2020
Cases of multisystem inflammatory disease in children may rise through second wave of COVID-19
While the condition is rare, Dr. Rae Yeung, a professor of pediatrics and immunology at the University of Toronto and SickKids hospital said parents should know what symptoms to look out for.