Archive: 25/06/2020

Flu vaccine was disappointing vs. some strains last season

The flu vaccine did a disappointing job last winter in the U.S., and officials worry that might be a bad sign for the fall.

Jun 25, 2020

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Experts raise concerns over UK government's 'game-changing' antibody testing strategy

A group of senior clinical academics and physicians are concerned about the rapid roll out of covid-19 antibody testing in England and are publicly questioning how good the tests are—or even what they mean.

Jun 25, 2020

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Masks, travel restrictions, testing as virus cases surge

Governments and businesses are ramping up precautions as coronavirus case numbers rise to dire new levels in parts of the U.S. and around the world, potentially wiping out two months of progress.

Jun 25, 2020

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Who would be the first to get a COVID-19 vaccine?

Who would be the first to get a COVID-19 vaccine?

Jun 25, 2020

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Managing personal protective equipment in health care settings

An article in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) provides an overview on personal protective equipment (PPE) in health care settings, including evidence on effectiveness of N95 masks, as well as the importance of ...

Jun 25, 2020

Unexpected mental illnesses found in a spectrum of a rare genetic disorder

UC Davis MIND Institute researchers found an unexpected set of mental illnesses in patients with a spectrum of a rare genetic disorder. Their study revealed the need for clinicians to consider the complexities of co-existing ...

Jun 25, 2020

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New strategy for Canada's National Emergency Stockpile System

To manage Canada's emergency stockpile of medical supplies and personal protective equipement (PPE), the government could consider several approaches, including a "prime-vendor" model selling directly to health care organizations ...

Jun 25, 2020