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What the U.S. overturning Roe v. Wade means for Canada
What the U.S. overturning Roe v. Wade means for Canada
The erosion of abortion rights in the U.S. may have wide-reaching implications, but Canada is unlikely to see American-style bans.
Is one-way masking enough?
Is one-way masking enough?
Wearing a mask can still reduce your risk of COVID-19, even if you are the only person wearing one.
XE, XD & XF: What to know about the Omicron hybrid variants
XE, XD & XF: What to know about the Omicron hybrid variants
Expect to see more SARS-CoV-2 hybrids as more strains are circulating and pandemic precautions drop.
5 infectious disease topics to watch
5 infectious disease topics to watch
From making the most of masks to the danger of sinks, the past year has seen a boom in infectious disease research.

Posts published in “Abigail Cukier”

Ukraine crisis highlights inequities in refugee care

a man with a shoes is standing next to flag of Canada

Ukraine crisis highlights inequities in refugee care

May 20, 2022

Support for Ukrainians contrasts with Canada’s treatment of other refugees.

Escalating violence against health workers prompts calls for action

An angry patient pointing their finger at a doctor in accusation

Escalating violence against health workers prompts calls for action

November 26, 2021

COVID-19 update: Pandemic toll, antiviral treatments, natural immunity, and crackdowns on medical exemptions

A surgical mask lies next to flowers on a gravestone

COVID-19 update: Pandemic toll, antiviral treatments, natural immunity, and crackdowns on medical exemptions

November 15, 2021

Fracturing political commitment to implement vaccine mandates

A masked nurse gives a fellow health care worker a COVID-19 vaccine

Fracturing political commitment to implement vaccine mandates

November 12, 2021

COVID-19 Update: Saskatchewan intensive care crisis, new vaccine safety data, and pushback on health worker mandates

Blurred image of hospital workers rushing a gurney down a hallway

COVID-19 Update: Saskatchewan intensive care crisis, new vaccine safety data, and pushback on health worker mandates

October 28, 2021

COVID-19 Update: Vaccinating kids, new federal proof-of-vaccination, concerns over “Delta plus” variant

COVID-19 Update: Vaccinating kids, new federal proof-of-vaccination, concerns over “Delta plus” variant

October 22, 2021

Patient partnership falling to wayside in COVID-19 research rush

Two clinician-researchers in protective gear consult together outside a quarantined area in a health facility

Patient partnership falling to wayside in COVID-19 research rush

June 22, 2021

Critical health issues as Canada’s first ministers meet

Exterior of Canada's Parliament in Ottawa

Critical health issues as Canada’s first ministers meet

December 10, 2020

Driven to distraction, doctors and patients are renegotiating virtual visits

Distracted male driver holding a coffee cup

Driven to distraction, doctors and patients are renegotiating virtual visits

October 16, 2020