As new variants emerge, fourth COVID-19 shots should be more accessible: experts New TB guidelines from the Canadian Thoracic SocietyNew treatments, new diagnostics approaches, bigger pharmacist role, greater cultural competence. Canadian influenza vaccine guidelines for 2022-23 now available Include guidance on Supemtek, Canada’s first recombinant influenza vaccine, and Flucelvax Quad, Canada’s first cell-based influenza vaccine. QUIZ: Test your knowledge of asthma management How much do you know about managing asthma in children and adults? Point-of-care testing doesn’t change antibiotic use in children in the ED, Finnish study But Canadian doctor points out socio-behavioral drivers which drive inappropriate prescribing. COVID-19 long haulers still experience symptoms 15 months after infection Researchers focused on patients who had mild initial COVID-19 symptoms and did not require hospitalization. QUIZ: Test your knowledge of COPD diagnosis How much do you know about diagnosing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease? Iron for allergies? Deficiencies in micronutrients, particularly iron, can make the immune system particularly sensitive to allergenic substances. Omicron infection not as good as vaccination in protecting against variants But Omicron, Delta breakthrough infections boost immunity from vaccination. Moderna says updated COVID shot boosts omicron protection COVID-19 vaccine makers are studying updated boosters that might be offered in the fall to better protect people against future coronavirus surges. First Previous 12 13 14 15 16 Next Last
