Respirology

Bills 41 and 31: A look at the 4 million services performed in 2021 by Quebec pharmacists
Bill 31 has changed things for Quebec pharmacies with an explosion in “new professional activities."
China seeing new surge in cases despite 'zero tolerance'
In his annual report to the national legislature Saturday, Premier Li Keqiang said China needs to "constantly refine epidemic containment'' but gave no indication Beijing might ease the highly touted "zero tolerance'' strategy.

Organ transplants from pigs: Medical miracle or pandemic in the making?

If a new medical technology increased the risk of a new zoonotic pandemic—however marginally —how would society decide the balance of risk and benefit?
Many clinical practices largely underused in Canada: study

A review suggests that many clinical practices are not used according to standards and guidelines.
Ontario will lift mask mandates by end of March if COVID-19 keeps declining: Moore

Dr. Kieran Moore says the province can "only mandate masking for so long," with the risk from COVID-19 decreasing.
Future infectious diseases: Recent history shows we can never again be complacent about pathogens

As we move into the third year of the global pandemic caused by COVID-19, it’s important to ask what we have learned and what we have done to prepare for the next infectious-disease crisis.
Mask wearing to become a 'personal choice,' Quebec public health director says

The province announced yesterday that mask mandates will be lifted by mid-April at the latest, but Luc Boileau said today that the change could happen as soon as the third week of March.
Manitoba removes COVID-19 isolation requirements

The province announced today beginning March 15 it will only be a recommendation for people who contracted the virus to isolate.
Mask, vaccine mandates to be lifted in Yukon

But Premier Sandy Silver says private businesses will be able to continue asking customers to abide by previous masking and vaccination mandates.
Alberta to spend $300M on new critical care beds

Jason Copping says $100 million of that will be spent this year to create 50 permanent ICU beds across the province.

Bills 41 and 31: A look at the 4 million services performed in 2021 by Quebec pharmacists

China seeing new surge in cases despite 'zero tolerance'

Organ transplants from pigs: Medical miracle or pandemic in the making?

Many clinical practices largely underused in Canada: study

Ontario will lift mask mandates by end of March if COVID-19 keeps declining: Moore

Future infectious diseases: Recent history shows we can never again be complacent about pathogens

Mask wearing to become a 'personal choice,' Quebec public health director says

Manitoba removes COVID-19 isolation requirements

Mask, vaccine mandates to be lifted in Yukon

Alberta to spend $300M on new critical care beds