Infectious Diseases
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Experts wonder how Alberta’s new top doctor will handle premier’s health messagingDanielle Smith appointed Dr. Mark Joffe as the new chief medical officer of health Monday, but will the scientist be able to back the premier's non-evidence based messaging?HealthNov 15, 2022
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Climate hazards make 58% of infections diseases in people worse, study showsResearchers found that 218 out of the known 375 human infectious diseases seemed to be made worse by one of 10 types of extreme weather connected to climate change.HealthAug 8, 2022
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Monkeypox, severe hepatitis raise concerns of virus outbreaks post-COVIDBetter surveillance and global collaboration are needed to stay ahead of potential new pathogens, experts warn, as the world grapples with multiple virus outbreaks.HealthJun 5, 2022
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‘Strong possibility’ of 17 monkeypox cases in Montreal area, health officials sayMonkeypox is typically limited to Africa, and rare cases in the United States and elsewhere are usually linked to travel there.HealthMay 19, 2022
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Some infectious diseases rose as testing fell in Saskatchewan in 2020: expertsSyphilis has skyrocketed, while experts say government data doesn't paint an accurate picture of HIV and hepatitis C cases.HealthMar 16, 2021
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History shows COVID-19 may fade out, but likely won’t disappearEven with a successful vaccine and effective treatment, COVID-19 may never go away, history professor Nükhet Varlik says.CommentaryOct 17, 2020
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Research project sees mass coronavirus testing in Hamilton homeless sheltersSeveral homeless shelters in Hamilton are taking part in a research project to look at how effective mass surveillance testing is in stopping the novel coronavirus from spreading.May 5, 2020
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Tick season in Saskatchewan: Steps to reduce the risk of tick-borne diseasesWith warmer weather and more opportunity to get outdoors, experts advise you cover-up when walking in grassy areas where ticks are more likely to be found.CanadaApr 30, 2020
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Concerns over training, use of protective equipment, as outbreaks of coronavirus continue in long-term care facilitiesThe images feature unadvisable practices by staff that may reflect a larger pattern plaguing hundreds of long-term care facilities across Canada.HealthApr 9, 2020
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Work on potential HIV vaccine to accelerate thanks to new cutting-edge Western University facilityThe facility was funded by Western's Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry and a significant grant from the Canada Foundation for Innovation, according to a release.EducationJul 29, 2019
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