New CCS dyslipidemia guidelines push for Lp(a) testingBut use of Framingham Risk Score faces criticism. Update to Doctors of BC's virtual care policyDoctors need training, resources and other supports to ensure they're using virtual care to its best advantage. Coffee may not trigger atrial fibrillation episodes: study A randomized clinical trial looked at coffee’s acute effects on cardiac arrythmias and other physiological factors. In these catastrophic times: Doctors of BC president's message I struggle to find the right words for yet another disaster that has befallen our province. Vials labeled 'Smallpox' found in Pennsylvania lab freezer The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the vials "were incidentally discovered by a laboratory worker'' who was cleaning out the freezer. Modelling suggests COVID pandemic's fifth wave could be Saskatchewan's worst Chief medical health officer Dr. Saqib Shahab says hospitalizations and cases have plateaued at a high rate. Feds to announce approval of COVID-19 vaccine for kids on Friday It is also set to announce the easing of some COVID-19 measures at the Canadian border. Ontario students to take home 5 rapid COVID tests over winter break Ontario students will be sent home for the December break with five rapid antigen COVID-19 tests each as part of the province's plan to ramp up testing over the holidays. Research roundup: COVID ICU practice guidelines, tools for coping with patient deaths, history of respiratory disease Here are three research papers that caught our eye this week. Feds set to lift certain testing requirements for travellers returning to Canada after short trips It’s not yet clear when exactly the restriction will be lifted. First Previous 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 Next Last
