COVID-19: Recent updates on the coronavirus pandemic
Lancet retracts hydroxychloroquine study, blood pressure medicines linked to lower risk of death from COVID-19, and Harvard physicians suggest wearing a mask during sex.
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.
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.
Does healthcare “hot-spotting” really save money and improve care?
Recent research underscores that there are no quick fixes for complex health and social problems.
Medical schools receive $5 million to support trainees during pandemic
Many trainees were already grappling with financial challenges before COVID-19 broke out.
How accurate is our picture of the pandemic?
The curve of Canada’s outbreak may be bending, but gaps in data infrastructure complicate predictions.
Parents on the front lines of COVID-19 face tough choices
COVID-19 has created new challenges and anxieties for health workers who are parents.
Who should wear a face mask?
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?
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.
How long will social distancing take to work?
Canadians faced unprecedented restrictions on their social lives this week as governments stepped up mitigation efforts.
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.
COVID-19: Recent updates on the coronavirus pandemic
Lancet retracts hydroxychloroquine study, blood pressure medicines linked to lower risk of death from COVID-19, and Harvard physicians suggest wearing a mask during sex.
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.
Health News Recap
Conversion therapy ban, access to clean needles, and concerns over cord blood storage in this week’s top Canadian health news.
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.
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