Patient Lifestyle

Anti-maskers print off 'exemption cards' in Toronto to annoyance of healthcare workers
A week after anti-mask groups rode public transit without face coverings to protest new city bylaws requiring them, the CBC those same groups are making "exemption cards" that claim they are medically exempt from wearing face coverings. The Canadian Red Cross told CBC Toronto said the cards contain a version of the organization's emblem that is being used without permission.
Ontario 'prepared' for second COVID-19 wave, Ford says as hospitals sound alarm
Premier Doug Ford said Tuesday his government has a plan to deal a second wave of COVID-19 this fall, a pledge that comes as Ontario's hospitals warn the surge may come as flu season strikes. Ford said he has been consulting with provincial health officials about the plan, but offered no details about how or when it will be announced.

Pharmacist who diluted prescriptions to boost profits to be released early from prison because of COVID-19

Robert Courtney, 67, was set to be released from his 30-year sentence in 2027
Ontario launches long-term care pilot project to help end hallway healthcare

The Ontario government announced it is launching a pilot project with North York General Hospital that would give alternate level of care (ALC) hospital patients direct priority access to a long-term care bed to help reduce waitlists and end hallway health care.
Using PPIs may increase risk of contracting COVID-19: study

Previous research has demonstrated that a low level of gastric acid alters the infectivity of SARS-CoV-1—that also appears to be the case for SARS-CoV-2
Review article consolidates key information about COVID-19

Summarizes pathophysiology, transmission, diagnosis and treatment, with an accompanying patient information page
Thoughts on planning for fall/winter with COVID

This post is going to be a smorgasbord of thoughts, some directed at government and policy makers, some directed at business, some directed at healthcare professionals, and some directed at the public. Away we go...
B.C. man prepares to be first to receive double hand transplant in Canada

When Rick Thompson's doctor told him a surgical team was going ahead with his double-hand transplant in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, his first reaction was surprise. "We're targeting August, maybe early September,'' he said in a recent interview.
Doctors, nurses urged to provide info on racism in B.C. emergency rooms

The investigator is asking healthcare workers to come forward voluntarily, saying they will be protected as other whistleblowers would be
The future impact of COVID-19 on virtual care

Six questions that need to be answered as the pandemic ushers in a new era of virtual care
Top doctors call for 'balanced approach' to deal with COVID-19

18 health leaders, including several very prominent public health officials, are advising Ottawa on a more sustainable approach rather than trying to stamp out the disease
Pasteurizing breast milk inactivates SARS-CoV-2

Anti-maskers print off 'exemption cards' in Toronto to annoyance of healthcare workers

Ontario 'prepared' for second COVID-19 wave, Ford says as hospitals sound alarm

Pharmacist who diluted prescriptions to boost profits to be released early from prison because of COVID-19

Ontario launches long-term care pilot project to help end hallway healthcare

Using PPIs may increase risk of contracting COVID-19: study

Review article consolidates key information about COVID-19

Thoughts on planning for fall/winter with COVID

B.C. man prepares to be first to receive double hand transplant in Canada

Doctors, nurses urged to provide info on racism in B.C. emergency rooms

The future impact of COVID-19 on virtual care

Top doctors call for 'balanced approach' to deal with COVID-19

Pasteurizing breast milk inactivates SARS-CoV-2