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Widespread Mask Use Would Slow the Pandemic. And More Science Journal News
The shortcomings of clinical trials, the case for masks, and pandemic sleep patterns in my weekly roundup of COVID-19 science for The Tyee.
State of the Lakes: Great Lakes stable, but rollbacks of protection will soon bite
The overall condition of the Great Lakes has been assessed as “fair and unchanging” in the 2019 State of the Great Lakes joint report by the…
Hydroxychloroquine side-effects raise concerns for rheumatology patients
The hype surrounding hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) as a potential treatment for COVID-19 has led to problems for patients who use the drug to treat conditions like lupus,…
Maintain Your Bubble! And More News Straight from Science Journals
Social bubbles are effective, CPR is worth the risk, and Pepcid AC can help with mild cases in my weekly COVID-19 science roundup for The Tyee.
Organ transplants drop dramatically during pandemic
Hospitals are slowly resuming non-emergency procedures as outbreaks of COVID-19 wane across Canada. But for thousands of Canadians waiting for replacement organs, the pandemic continues to…
Should triage guidelines be revisited ahead of a second wave of COVID-19?
The first wave of COVID-19 left doctors and medical ethicists across Canada scrambling to draft guidelines for allocating limited resources should hospitals become overwhelmed during the…