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Researchers seek Canadian healthcare workers for study on moral distress during pandemic
A team from Lawson Health Research Institute is seeking 500 Canadian health care workers to participate in a study on moral distress and psychological wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants will complete online surveys once every three months for a total of 18 months. The goal is to better understand the pandemic’s impact on health care workers in order to minimize moral distress and support wellbeing during future pandemic events.
CDC extends U.S. ban on cruise ships through September
Federal health officials are extending the U.S. ban on cruise ships through the end September as coronavirus infections rise in most U.S. states, including Florida. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Thursday that it was extending a no-sail order that had been scheduled to expire July 24.

Consider long-acting injectable antipsychotics more often in early-phase schizophrenia

Study reports significant delay in time to hospitalization compared to usual care when LAIAs are used in patients with early-phase schizophrenia
Human clinical trials begin for Quebec made COVID-19 vaccine candidate
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
How well do you know NIHB coverage?
Federal wage subsidy to be extended to December, Trudeau says

The federal government is extending its program to subsidize wages in companies hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic until December, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Monday. The program is the heart of the government's promise to help Canadians get back to work, even if has to be at a slower pace, as the pandemic wanes.
Challenges in evaluating SARS-CoV-2 vaccines

With more than 140 SARS-CoV-2 vaccines in development, the race is on for a successful candidate to help prevent COVID-19. An effective and safe vaccine would be a major advance in the fight against COVID-19. However, there are challenges in evaluating the efficacy of these vaccines during the pandemic, as an analysis article outlines in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).
How well is your family doing financially?

Canada has finally come up with its most accurate picture of the distribution of net worth for Canadian families. The Parliamentary Budget Office released its report titled “Estimating The Top Tail Of The Family Wealth Distribution In Canada” in 2020. Here is a brief summary of what this report is all about.
Experts outline key steps for hospitals to welcome back family caregivers during COVID-19

The Canadian Foundation for Healthcare Improvement released a new report that outlines key steps and resources for hospitals to welcome back family caregivers. The report, Re-Integration of Family Caregivers as Essential Partners in Care in a Time of COVID-19, was developed with experts from across the country including patient, family and caregiver partners.

Researchers seek Canadian healthcare workers for study on moral distress during pandemic

CDC extends U.S. ban on cruise ships through September

Consider long-acting injectable antipsychotics more often in early-phase schizophrenia

Human clinical trials begin for Quebec made COVID-19 vaccine candidate

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

How well do you know NIHB coverage?

Federal wage subsidy to be extended to December, Trudeau says

Challenges in evaluating SARS-CoV-2 vaccines

How well is your family doing financially?

Experts outline key steps for hospitals to welcome back family caregivers during COVID-19