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COVID-19 vaccine cuts risk of disease in half when administered during pregnancy

A large multistate study, conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) VISION Network, has found that COVID-19 vaccination given during pregnancy offered 52 per cent protection, cutting risk of a COVID-19-associated emergency department or urgent care visit in half. This is...

Federal needle exchange programs are to reduce health care costs, blood-borne infections

New research suggests that every dollar spent in Prison Needle Exchange Programs (PNEPs) in Canadian federal prisons will save $2 in infection treatment costs, making the case for further investment in these programs. The research is published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). “Needle exchange...

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The race is on to protect infants from RSV this season

Ottawa mother Jessica Cohn still vividly remembers crumpling to the hospital floor when a...

Navigating mental health with technology

The COVID-19 pandemic triggered a sharp rise in eating disorders, particularly among youth. Demand...

A North American first: Southlake Health celebrates 1,000th sutureless heart valve surgery

Only six healthcare organizations worldwide have reached this milestone in cardiac care Southlake Health has...

Bursary supports bereavement midwifery research

Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) midwife Spencer Sawyer could be the first hospitalist midwife in...

Safe Medication Practices for Restless Legs Syndrome

Having a good night’s sleep is essential for our well-being. Restless legs syndrome (RLS),...

Discovery of new genes for molar pregnancies sheds light on their increased incidence in women aged 35 and over

Major advances made at the RI-MUHC could help improve counselling for individuals suffering from...

Personalized home evaluation tool for older adults and people with disabilities wins national competition

Canadian startup Incluzia Inc. has won the 2024 AGE-WELL National Impact Challenge: Solutions for...

Partnership opens new patient pathway for cardiac care

Unity Health Toronto and Oak Valley Health are creating a streamlined care pathway to...

Dementia is not merely a personal tragedy; it is a public health crisis

As Canada faces the challenges of an aging population, Baycrest, like many of its...

New resources to support respiratory health for older Canadians during cold and flu season

With cold and flu season upon us, the National Institute on Ageing (NIA) is...

Proton-pump inhibitors: Is it time to re-evaluate your treatment?

CJ, a 50-year-old female, walks into the pharmacy, excited to learn that pharmacists can...

Bringing stem cell transplants closer to home for blood cancer patients

A new and unique partnership between Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS)’ Juravinski Hospital and Cancer...

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COVID-19 vaccine cuts risk of disease in half when administered during pregnancy

A large multistate study, conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s)...

Federal needle exchange programs are to reduce health care costs, blood-borne infections

New research suggests that every dollar spent in Prison Needle Exchange Programs (PNEPs) in...

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