Respirology

Current definitions of asthma remission do not account for the heterogeneity of the underlying mechanisms that drive the disease, the authors of a recent paper argue.

The Virtual Medicine Ward allows certain patients who would otherwise need to be in hospital to be monitored remotely.

The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario said it saw eight times more kids testing positive for influenza last month than it did in November last year.

Canadian medical devices manufacturer BIOS Medical has come out with a new light therapy product for allergy relief.

A new report in the Toronto Star found that pharmacies were being impacted by a system glitch, leading to temporary vaccine delivery suspension.

Ontario Health provides recommendations for healthcare providers on the appropriate prescribing of antiviral therapy for children and adults with seasonal influenza. 

Study findings support the practice of asking patients about dyspnea while in hospital.

From delivery of epinephrine to adjunct therapies, test your knowledge of how to manage anaphylaxis.