COVID-19: Recent updates on the coronavirus pandemic
UPDATE: Canadians advised to wear non-medical masks in public, COVID-19 spreads to remote First Nations, Ontario running out of protective equipment, and hospitals ban cross-border work.
Who should wear a face mask? Experts weigh in on Canada’s COVID-19 response
Debate over who should wear face masks has intensified as supplies have run low.
Canada can override patents to combat drug, equipment shortages during the pandemic
Provisions of recent emergency legislation will make it easier for Canada to issue compulsory licences for medical products.
Who should we be testing? Experts weigh in on Canada’s COVID-19 response
Aggressive testing and contact tracing were key to South Korea and Taiwan’s response, but it’s unclear if that’s still being done in Canada.
Uncalm before the storm
Canada’s COVID-19 outbreak is not yet at its peak, but its psychological impact is already being felt among health workers.
All hands on deck as cases of COVID-19 surge
Health systems are working on creative ways to make the most of already strained health human resources.
Exam delays throw residents’ careers into limbo
Resident doctors’ personal and professional lives are up in the air until they can take licensing exams.
Canadian primary care doctors face shortage of protective equipment
Without a supply of protective equipment, Ontario family physician Dr. Carola Collins and others have started making their own.
What’s next now WHO has declared a COVID-19 pandemic?
The declaration of a pandemic comes at a critical point for flattening the curve of COVID-19.
Indigenous youth co-develop a new way to measure their health
Indigenous children and teens want their realities reflected in the tools that assess their health.
Ontario ponders expanded prescribing by midwives
Ontario midwives may soon be able to prescribe an expanded list of drugs, but doctors are warning against the change.
Proposed protocol to keep COVID-19 out of hospitals
Sending people to hospital for COVID-19 testing “raises the possibility of further infection,” says Dr. Robert Cushman of Renfrew County and District Health Unit.
No place to pump
Doctors encourage their patients to breastfeed but have limited workplace accommodations to do so themselves.
Canada has long way to go on virtual care
New national report urges action to scale up video consults and other virtual care.
Why are parents in Canada less likely to breastfeed than those in poorer nations?
Many low- and middle-income countries have higher breastfeeding rates than Canada.
Spike in e-scooter injuries linked to ride-share boom
E-scooter injuries are increasing as use of rent-by-the-minute scooters skyrockets.
Communication, transparency key as Canada faces new coronavirus threat
Public health preparedness has come a long way since the 2003 SARS outbreak, say health professionals.
How can doctors reduce no-show appointments?
Research suggests clinics could do more to reduce no-shows without charging cancellation fees.
When patients miss appointments, everyone pays
High rates of no-shows may drive up waits for care, warn doctors.
CMAJ drops paywall
All new CMAJ content is now freely accessible to everyone.
Fitness advice ignores realities of life on the margins
Most Canadians don’t follow physical activity guidelines, but for those struggling to make ends meet, it’s not only a matter of motivation.
How hospitals can protect themselves from cyber attack
Recent ransomware attacks exposed cracks in healthcare cybersecurity.
COVID-19: Recent updates on the coronavirus pandemic
UPDATE: Canadians advised to wear non-medical masks in public, COVID-19 spreads to remote First Nations, Ontario running out of protective equipment, and hospitals ban cross-border work.
Who should wear a face mask? Experts weigh in on Canada’s COVID-19 response
Debate over who should wear face masks has intensified as supplies have run low.
Canada can override patents to combat drug, equipment shortages during the pandemic
Provisions of recent emergency legislation will make it easier for Canada to issue compulsory licences for medical products.
Who should we be testing? Experts weigh in on Canada’s COVID-19 response
Aggressive testing and contact tracing were key to South Korea and Taiwan’s response, but it’s unclear if that’s still being done in Canada.
Health News Recap
Conversion therapy ban, access to clean needles, and concerns over cord blood storage in this week’s top Canadian health news.
Uncalm before the storm
Canada’s COVID-19 outbreak is not yet at its peak, but its psychological impact is already being felt among health workers.
All hands on deck as cases of COVID-19 surge
Health systems are working on creative ways to make the most of already strained health human resources.
Exam delays throw residents’ careers into limbo
Resident doctors’ personal and professional lives are up in the air until they can take licensing exams.
How long will social distancing take to work? Experts weigh in on Canada’s COVID-19 response
Canadians faced unprecedented restrictions on their social lives this week as governments stepped up mitigation efforts.
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