How Indigenous people are coping with COVID-19
Indigenous Canadians have drawn on cultural strengths to weather the pandemic.
Why are Indigenous communities seeing so few cases of COVID-19?
Indigenous communities have fared better than the rest of Canada in the first wave of the pandemic despite facing major challenges to infectious disease control.
“This is way more complicated than anyone expected…”
Dr. Catherine Hankins talks about the “humbling and sobering” work of Canada’s COVID-19 Immunity Task Force.
Should health workers confront patients who they suspect of abusing their partners?
Clinicians are often hesitant to address intimate partner violence.
Vaccination debates may obscure access issues
Poor compliance with school vaccination policies may have more to do with access issues than anti-vaccination beliefs.
More questions than answers as Canada’s immunity task force releases initial results
One in 100 Canadians may have been infected with SARS-CoV-2 in the first wave of the pandemic, according to the initial results of a study of blood donors.
Temporary fixes to chronic drug shortages leave Canada vulnerable
Canada may face dire shortages of critical care medicines if a second wave of COVID-19 cases spikes earlier than anticipated.
Virtual care is here to stay, but major challenges remain
Health authorities have mostly left physicians to figure out how to provide virtual care during the pandemic.
Some doctors barred from retaking licensing exams
Only some doctors will be able to sit licensing exams for family medicine and a certificate in emergency medicine this year.
Migrant workers falling through cracks in health care coverage
Precarious health coverage and immigration status have made migrant workers especially vulnerable to COVID-19.
How can the scientific community ensure the integrity of COVID-19 research?
The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed gaps in research infrastructure and publication models.
Pandemic advances alternatives to hallway medicine
Emergency physicians say COVID-19 has forced creative solutions to overcrowding.
Rehab facilities preparing for COVID-19 crunch as more patients recover
Patients may require months of rehabilitation after recovering from COVID-19.
Organ transplants drop dramatically during pandemic
Canada’s organ supply wasn’t meeting demand before COVID-19. Now, it’s worse, say experts.
Should triage guidelines be revisited ahead of a second wave of COVID-19?
Triage decisions should not be based on age or disability, say some advocates.
Is Canada ready for the second wave of COVID-19?
The coming days and weeks will be crucial in Canada’s pandemic response according to infectious disease experts.
Pandemic amplifies calls for alternative payment models
The slowdown in patients and procedures due to COVID-19 is hitting some doctors harder than others.
What happened to the hospital patients who had “nowhere else to go”?
Advocates worry the pandemic has worsened the situation of patients previously unfairly blamed for blocking beds.
Surgery backlog crisis looming
Prioritizing patients for surgery is becoming more fraught as Canada’s slowdown of non-emergency procedures drags on, doctors warn.
How should specialist physicians prepare for the AI revolution?
Specialists will need new skills to ride the wave of change coming with advancements in artificial intelligence, according to a Royal College task force.
Into the unknown
Questions remain about Canada’s testing capacity as provinces prepare to ease pandemic restrictions.
Canada’s PPE crisis isn’t over yet, say doctors
Four in 10 doctors surveyed by the Canadian Medical Association say they’ve seen no change in the supply of protective equipment.
How Indigenous people are coping with COVID-19
Indigenous Canadians have drawn on cultural strengths to weather the pandemic.
Why are Indigenous communities seeing so few cases of COVID-19?
Indigenous communities have fared better than the rest of Canada in the first wave of the pandemic despite facing major challenges to infectious disease control.
“This is way more complicated than anyone expected…”
Dr. Catherine Hankins talks about the “humbling and sobering” work of Canada’s COVID-19 Immunity Task Force.
Should health workers confront patients who they suspect of abusing their partners?
Clinicians are often hesitant to address intimate partner violence.
COVID-19: A timeline of Canada’s first-wave response
How Canada faced COVID-19, from first cases to provinces reopening.
Vaccination debates may obscure access issues
Poor compliance with school vaccination policies may have more to do with access issues than anti-vaccination beliefs.
More questions than answers as Canada’s immunity task force releases initial results
One in 100 Canadians may have been infected with SARS-CoV-2 in the first wave of the pandemic, according to the initial results of a study of blood donors.
Temporary fixes to chronic drug shortages leave Canada vulnerable
Canada may face dire shortages of critical care medicines if a second wave of COVID-19 cases spikes earlier than anticipated.
COVID-19 fears may widen gaps in early pregnancy care
Some women may be delaying or avoiding care for early pregnancy complications.
For more health care news — plus research, analysis, commentary and more — please visit:
