Emergency Medicine

Health Canada says there's a shortage of some antibiotics used to treat children
The federal agency says however that there are eight other drug producers offering medication with amoxicillin that are not currently reporting any issues with supply.
How COVID-19 damages lungs: The virus attacks mitochondria, continuing an ancient battle that began in the primordial soup
This is the story of how a team, assembled during the pandemic, recognized the mechanism by which these viruses were causing lung injury and lowering oxygen levels in patients.

What to tell patients about egg allergies and flu shots

There’s no need for a skin test or special vaccine.
Ontario hospitals directed to treat some children who need ICU, surgeries may be axed

The move is necessary to ease pressure on overstretched pediatric hospitals, the chief medical director of Ontario Health said Thursday.
Cree woman alleges discrimination in lawsuit after newborn dies in Edmonton hospital

The suit said the mother went to the hospital after suffering cramps and that she consented under duress to a vaginal exam, causing an “immense amount of pain.''
OPENPediatrics creates playlist of resources on children and RSV

The open access online community of healthcare professionals seeks to share resources to promote best practices in clinical pediatrics.
Canadian Iranian docs call for end to ethical and human rights violations

A letter from the Canadian Iranian Medical Association to the IRI Minister of Health and the Medical Council of Iran.
Quebec hospital may remove child's breathing tube despite parents' objection: court

The hospital says it will not remove the breathing tube until the parents have had a chance to appeal the ruling.
Ontario hospitals asked to treat children 14 and up who need ICU

Surgeries may need to be cancelled as a result, Dr. Andrew Baker wrote to hospital CEOs in a memo obtained by The Canadian Press.
Rural Ontario communities hit hard by ER closures, hospitals face staff challenges

The South Bruce Grey Health Centre, which runs the Chesley hospital, closed the community's emergency room in early October, citing “critical nurse shortages.''

Health Canada says there's a shortage of some antibiotics used to treat children

How COVID-19 damages lungs: The virus attacks mitochondria, continuing an ancient battle that began in the primordial soup

What to tell patients about egg allergies and flu shots

Ontario hospitals directed to treat some children who need ICU, surgeries may be axed

Cree woman alleges discrimination in lawsuit after newborn dies in Edmonton hospital

OPENPediatrics creates playlist of resources on children and RSV

Canadian Iranian docs call for end to ethical and human rights violations

Quebec hospital may remove child's breathing tube despite parents' objection: court

Ontario hospitals asked to treat children 14 and up who need ICU

Rural Ontario communities hit hard by ER closures, hospitals face staff challenges