Respirology

A growing problem and a danger on the road, but many in Canada remain undiagnosed.

In a study of veterans published Wednesday, about one-third who had breakthrough infections showed signs of long COVID.

Asthma is over-diagnosed, but beware of asthma mimickers.

In Ontario, this preventive antibody therapy is currently available only to select immunocompromised patients through select clinics.

Study finds difference in humoral immunogenicity favouring Moderna vaccine is most evident in patients with the highest immunosuppression.

At roughly 9%, researchers say the readmission rate is similar to that seen for other ailments, but socio-economic factors and sex seem to play a bigger role in predicting which patients are most likely to suffer a downturn when sent home.

The Ontario COVID-19 Science Advisory Table collaborated with the School of Pharmacy at the University of Waterloo to create the resource.

Study included data on more than 100,000 patients.