November

Vitamin D and Potential Impact on the Severity of COVID Osteoporosis.ca “Previously we have described the role of vitamin D in optimizing bone health and treatment strategies for osteoporosis. In light of the current COVID-19 […]

New simulation AI apps allow public health agencies to plan for mass COVID-19 vaccinations YorkU “Once a viable COVID-19 vaccination is ready, the logistics of how to vaccinate everyone becomes one of the next hurdles. […]

Made-in-Ottawa app could help streamline complicated COVID-19 vaccine rollout Ottawa Citizen “In a typical year, nurses and other health care workers at the Bruyère Hospital line up to get their annual flu shots. The worker […]

Helping solve for the next COVID ABBVIE “Armed with a culture of tackling big problems and an expertise in virology and both small molecule and antibody therapeutics, AbbVie scientists are working to understand future emerging […]

Mac team working on saliva-based test procedure for COVID The Bay Observer – Providing a Fresh Perspective for Hamilton and Burlington “Researchers at McMaster University are studying the saliva-based testing procedures that would enable routine […]

Researchers say saliva-based asymptomatic testing could ease strain on health system CTV News “The study involves a so-called “spit test” that is modelled after one first … B.C. premier calls on feds to discourage Canada-wide travel amid […]

Saskatoon lab aims for human trials next month as vaccine race heats up Regina Leader-Post “VIDO-Intervac’s director said the work will be valuable even if U.S. companies cross the finish line for an approved COVID-19 […]

Ottawa’s CANImmunize eyes major part in COVID-19 vaccine rollout Ottawa Business Journal “CANImmunize was originally launched out of the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute in 2011 and was spun off into its own company last year.” […]

Social gathering in a pandemic Issuu.com “…professor at York University, Dasantila GolemiKotra, advises caution even in these social bubbles.” TAGS: pandemic, social gathering, public health, COVID-19, York University Saved by a hair’s breadth thanks to […]

Doctors push aggressive strategy to get COVID-19 cases down to zero The Globe and Mail “Jack Mintz, president’s fellow at the school of public policy at the University of Calgary, said policy makers should avoid […]