WHO warns that new virus variant poses 'very high' riskIf the virus proves dangerous as feared, "the impact on vulnerable populations would be substantial, particularly in countries with low vaccination coverage,'' WHO said, noting that no deaths linked to omicron have been reported so far. Women’s Age Lab targets 'important gap' in healthcare for older womenDr. Paula Rochon at Toronto's Women's College Hospital said her research led her to realize the significant lack of information about older adults, especially women. What we know (and don't know yet) about the new COVID-19 variant that emerged in South Africa Even though some of the genetic changes in the new variant appear worrying, it's still unclear if the virus will pose a significant public health threat. Plans for more med schools in Canada: Where will the residency spots come from? In 2012, unmatched R-1 residency applicants totalled 24. That number has increased each subsequent year, peaking to 166 in 2018. Antihistamines improve response to immunotherapy in cancer patients For the retrospective study, researchers analyzed patients who took any of 40 different common pharmaceutical drugs while receiving immunotherapy. Queen's students research the implementation of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in healthcare education and practice Students' interests in EDI stem from their personal experiences and passion for promoting EDI on campus and the overall healthcare system. New toolkits for addressing violence, harassment in healthcare settings The Public Services Health & Safety Association has added three new toolkits to its existing roster of five. Investigation fails to find source of legionnaires' disease outbreak in New Brunswick Seven people were hospitalized and one person died after the outbreak was declared in early August. Consumer watchdog show Marketplace asks pharmacists about homeopathic remedies on hidden camera The journalists asked the pharmacists about a children's homeopathic product. Putin tests experimental nasal vaccine against COVID-19 Russia's state coronavirus task force reported 33,558 new infections on Wednesday and 1,240 deaths. First Previous 182 183 184 185 186 Next Last
