Respirology

The dos and don’ts of managing bronchiolitis in infants in primary care settings
Choosing Wisely Canada outlines optimal management of bronchiolitis in infants while emphasizing avoidance of unnecessary treatments and investigations.
Pre-filled syringes, extra shots and unhygienic locations: ACP shares complaints about immunizations
Other complaints from the public included not providing informed consent and not being told to wait for observation after getting shots.

Does elderberry extract help prevent winter ailments?

Cold and flu season is here again, which naturally brings us questions about what is effective for prevention or treatment of this yearly affliction.
A layperson’s list of New Year's resolutions for physicians

Matt Maruca shares his seven key hopes for doctors in 2024.
Updated Canadian guidance on influenza vaccine during pregnancy

NACI recommends that individuals at any stage of pregnancy should receive an inactivated unadjuvanted or recombinant influenza vaccine each influenza season.
Saskatchewan announces plan to address crowding in Regina hospitals

The announcement comes after the General and Pasqua hospitals in Regina broke the fire code.
Forget COVID and influenza: Let’s just call it ‘fall immunization,’ Alberta tells its health authority

Documents reveal the Alberta government wanted no references to COVID or influenza in its immunization campaign ads and instructed the AHS to limit information on vaccine benefits and efficacy.
Doctors, nurses call for reforms to prevent overcrowding in Canada’s emergency rooms

Dr. Michael Howlett, president of the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians, said the group is expecting to convene a national forum next year.
Canadian pharmacists have an important role this RSV season

Mobilizing this country’s pharmacists is essential to help protect vulnerable patients from syncytial virus (RSV) this season.
If Santa made a clinic visit...

Speculating on the potential health woes of this North Pole legend.

The dos and don’ts of managing bronchiolitis in infants in primary care settings

Pre-filled syringes, extra shots and unhygienic locations: ACP shares complaints about immunizations

Does elderberry extract help prevent winter ailments?

A layperson’s list of New Year's resolutions for physicians

Updated Canadian guidance on influenza vaccine during pregnancy

Saskatchewan announces plan to address crowding in Regina hospitals

Forget COVID and influenza: Let’s just call it ‘fall immunization,’ Alberta tells its health authority

Doctors, nurses call for reforms to prevent overcrowding in Canada’s emergency rooms

Canadian pharmacists have an important role this RSV season

If Santa made a clinic visit...