Global scientists are expediting lab research on the BA.2.86 COVID-19 variant. Initial findings from China and Sweden, with more anticipated from the US, suggest it might not be as concerning as initially thought, though more data is needed.
Ontario university initiates program to address family doctor shortage. Experts suggest a complete healthcare system rethink may be necessary in the long term. New program trains first-year med students as family doctors to combat the shortage. Med school grads are increasingly avoiding family practice.
Giving your baby a phone or tablet might seem harmless, but a new study suggests it may hinder their development. Daily screen time at age 1 can lead to developmental delays in various skills by age 2, as per a study in JAMA Pediatrics involving 7,097 children. Experts uninvolved in the study emphasize its global relevance and note that screen use could hinder interpersonal growth, as real-world interactions offer more complex social cues than screens can provide.
From the start of the year until August, COVID-19 cases in Canada generally declined. However, early indicators suggest a potential new wave of infections. As hospital admissions increase, experts are discussing how this wave could differ from earlier ones. On August 15, the Public Health Agency of Canada noted an 11% uptick in COVID-related hospital stays compared to the prior week.
Are you considering becoming a nurse? Maybe you are already in nursing school, and you're feeling overwhelmed. You'll want to listen to this week's interview with the amazing Mackenzie Ostrowski!
The mpox (monkeypox) outbreak is escalating, with Canada in the top 10 for most cases. Between Jan. 1, 2022, and Aug. 9, 2023, there were 89,308 confirmed global cases as per WHO. Last July 28, 2023, Canada reported 1,503 cases, slightly higher than WHO's 1,496 due to varied criteria. Canada ranks tenth globally; the U.S. leads at 30,446 cases. In July, 1,020 new global cases arose; 77.2% were from the Western Pacific Region, primarily China.
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