Infectious Diseases

Link between vaginal and babies’ microbiomes disproven
A new study from Canadian researchers has overturned the idea that the vaginal microbiome deeply affects babies’ gut microbiome.
Several southwestern Ontario hospitals lift mask mandates
Physicians will only have to cover their mouths and nose if they are within two metres of a patient and not shielded by a physical barrier, or if there is an active COVID-19 outbreak in the unit.

Pharmpreneur of the week Simone Eksteen: "We learn as we go, by taking risks, making mistakes and wrong decisions"

No formal studies can always prepare you for what one will need or learn as an entrepreneur and business leader. We learn as we go, by taking risks, making mistakes and wrong decisions.
New HIV testing guidelines now available for Ontario healthcare providers

Guidelines are designed to diagnose HIV early and identify people at high risk of acquiring HIV to enable referral for treatment and preventive services.
Oops . . . I caught it, again!

Do you remember where you were on March 11, 2020, when the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic?
Lack of sleep leads to lower antibody response from vaccination

Another factor explaining individual responses to influenza and hepatitis vaccines.
Bird flu FAQ: What is it? How is it transmitted to humans? What are the symptoms?

In Canada and the U.S., outbreaks of H5N1 influenza in domestic and wild birds have been reported in most regions.
POLL: Doctor, do you consider the pandemic ‘over’?

Take our weekly doctor poll. See what your colleagues say.
Case report: A hand rash and more

A patient in otherwise good health at Dr. Robert Dickson's clinic has a questionable hand rash.
High-risk people should get next COVID-19 boosters this spring: Ontario's top doctor

Dr. Kieran Moore says high-risk individuals include anyone age 65 and older, pregnant women and people living in senior care facilities, such as long-term care homes.

Link between vaginal and babies’ microbiomes disproven

Several southwestern Ontario hospitals lift mask mandates

Pharmpreneur of the week Simone Eksteen: "We learn as we go, by taking risks, making mistakes and wrong decisions"

New HIV testing guidelines now available for Ontario healthcare providers

Oops . . . I caught it, again!

Lack of sleep leads to lower antibody response from vaccination

Bird flu FAQ: What is it? How is it transmitted to humans? What are the symptoms?

POLL: Doctor, do you consider the pandemic ‘over’?

Case report: A hand rash and more

High-risk people should get next COVID-19 boosters this spring: Ontario's top doctor