Infectious Diseases

Antibodies may decline rapidly following mild cases of COVID-19
Small study raises concerns about granting antibody-based “immunity passports,” development of herd immunity, and perhaps even vaccine durability
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
2020/2021 Canadian influenza guidelines now available

Annual update provides comprehensive information on influenza, recommended vaccine recipients, available vaccines and choice of vaccine
Understanding Lyme disease

Answers to 14 key questions about diagnosis and management
Tips to help address the public health challenge created by vaccine hesitancy

International Coalition of Medicines Regulatory Authorities issues guidance documents for healthcare professionals and the public
New-onset diabetes seen in patients with COVID-19, and those with existing diabetes have increased risk of severe COVID-19

International diabetes researchers establish global registry to further study patients with COVID-19–related diabetes
Retraction of hydroxychloroquine paper exposes faults in COVID-era clinical research

A now-retracted observational study of hydroxychloroquine had a ripple effect on randomized control trials in Canada and around the world, just as other, non-fraudulent, observational studies have done.
Tips for managing patients with asthma or COPD during the COVID-19 pandemic

Canadian Thoracic Society provides guidance on optimizing asthma and COPD management throughout the COVID-19 pandemic
Use of antihypertensive drugs generates pressure-packed debate in COVID-19 era

Researchers have been trying to understand a possible link between blood pressure medications and COVID-19

Antibodies may decline rapidly following mild cases of COVID-19

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

Review article consolidates key information about COVID-19

2020/2021 Canadian influenza guidelines now available

Understanding Lyme disease

Tips to help address the public health challenge created by vaccine hesitancy

New-onset diabetes seen in patients with COVID-19, and those with existing diabetes have increased risk of severe COVID-19

Retraction of hydroxychloroquine paper exposes faults in COVID-era clinical research

Tips for managing patients with asthma or COPD during the COVID-19 pandemic

Use of antihypertensive drugs generates pressure-packed debate in COVID-19 era