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Ontario likely in new COVID wave driven by BA.5 subvariant, science table says
Dr. Fahad Razak, scientific director of the group, says the highly infectious BA.5 variant also appears to be more immune evasive, meaning people who were recently infected can catch the virus again soon after.
Ivano Bioscience wins Mitacs award for time-saving lab kits
Ivano Bioscience has won an award for its innovative work: time-saving lab test kits that contain bioengineered artificial cells and viruses already inside them.

Gabapentin increasingly involved in drug overdose deaths

Nearly 90% of drug overdose deaths in which gabapentin was detected also involved an opioid, particularly illicitly manufactured fentanyl.
Germany's CureVac files suit against vaccine rival BioNTech

German biotech company CureVac said Tuesday it has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against rival BioNTech for work that it says contributed to the development of the BioNTech-Pfizer coronavirus vaccine.
Cannabis use worsens bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder

CANMAT advises against cannabis use in patients with bipolar disorder or major depressive disorder.
How well does previous infection with COVID-19, MIS-C protect against Omicron?

Previous infections protect against other variants but not Omicron, while vaccination does offer protection.
'Permanent bone loss': Calgary study finds astronauts suffer on return to Earth

A study released Thursday from the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary followed 17 astronauts before and after their space flights.
Study links community pharmacies and hospital records to try and prevent ADEs

The project will link British Columbia’s PharmaNet system with ActionADE software.
Ontario nephrologist among Order of Canada recipients

Gov. Gen. Mary Simon announced 85 appointees to the Order of Canada on Wednesday, touting luminaries in fields including film, music, science, politics, business, academics, sport and culture.
Consensus reached on lab monitoring for patients taking isotretinoin for severe acne

International dermatologist acne experts establish a consensus for isotretinoin laboratory monitoring in otherwise healthy patients with severe acne.

Ontario likely in new COVID wave driven by BA.5 subvariant, science table says

Ivano Bioscience wins Mitacs award for time-saving lab kits

Gabapentin increasingly involved in drug overdose deaths

Germany's CureVac files suit against vaccine rival BioNTech

Cannabis use worsens bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder

How well does previous infection with COVID-19, MIS-C protect against Omicron?

'Permanent bone loss': Calgary study finds astronauts suffer on return to Earth

Study links community pharmacies and hospital records to try and prevent ADEs

Ontario nephrologist among Order of Canada recipients

Consensus reached on lab monitoring for patients taking isotretinoin for severe acne