January 27, 2023 Epidemiology Canadian study reports on COVID-19 misinformation and its health outcome consequences.
January 5, 2023 Epidemiology Public Health Agency of Canada states that 21 cases of COVID subvariant XBB.1.5 have been detected in Canada. If the U.S. is any indication, there will be many more cases to come. Border screening may slow but not stop exponential increases in cases.
October 20, 2022 Allergy/Immunology Amazing study shows how natural selection due to Black Plague in the 14th Century altered subsequent population immune function
September 7, 2022 Clinical Research The observational study claims for ivermectin’s efficacy continue but the evidence from RCTs continues to show that it is not a treatment for COVID.
August 26, 2022 Epidemiology Why do edible cannabis products have to look like candy or other treats? Hospitalization rates for accidental cannabis poisoning in kids increased two times more in provinces that legalized edibles: study
August 22, 2022 Epidemiology CDC urges polio vaccination as it has been detected in wastewater samples in and around New York City.
August 15, 2022 Epidemiology With continued habitat encroachment and destruction, Langya will not be the last zoonotic virus to make its way into humans.
August 11, 2022 Epidemiology Doctors express concern about the availability of Sodium Nitrite and recommend tighter regulation/restrictions. Study reports it was intentionally used citing the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service investigating deaths deemed to be suicides.
July 11, 2022 Epidemiology Ottawa Public Health recommending masks at large outdoor gatherings like Bluesfest. Is this consistent with the advice we have been receiving to date about outdoor activities?
July 7, 2022 Epidemiology Think you’re immune to COVID-19 after getting sick? Maybe not, new research shows
