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COVID-19 January 15, 2024

Experiences of Canadians with long COVID

Since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared an emergency of international concern in January 2020, COVID-19 has required unprecedented public health action to protect population health. Initially, the impact of the pandemic was measured by deaths, hospitalizations, and intensive care unit admissions.…

Protective effectiveness of previous SARS-CoV-2 infection and hybrid immunity against the omicron variant and severe disease: A systematic review and meta-regression

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Previous SARS-CoV-2 infection and hybrid immunity against omicron variant and severe disease

The global surge in the omicron (B.1.1.529) variant has resulted in many individuals with hybrid immunity, that is, immunity developed through a combination of SARS-CoV-2 infection and vaccination. Restricting the spread of SARS-CoV-2 infection and preventing severe COVID-19 remains a global priority.…

Canadian dental hygienists’ experiences and perceptions of regulatory guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative descriptive analysis

COVID-19 Oral Health February 17, 2023

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Canadian dental hygienists’ experiences and perceptions of COVID-19 regulatory guidelines

This research was discussed with authors Dr. Leigha Rock, PhD, and Dr. Paul Allison, PhD in Episodes 64 and 69 of Conversations with Dr. Glogauer and Kim Ivan, respectively. Additional keynotes and resources are included with the audiocast episodes to layer learning. Listen to Episodes…

Rise in oral cancer risk factors associated with the COVID

Cancer COVID-19 Oral Health January 31, 2023

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Rise in oral cancer risk factors associated with the COVID-19 pandemic mandates a more diligent approach to oral cancer screening and treatment

Oral cancer is cancer within the oral cavity, including the buccal mucosa, gingiva, anterior two-thirds of the tongue, floor of the mouth, hard palate, and retromolar trigone. Oral cancer remains the sixth most common cancer globally and is a major health concern…

Association of COVID-19 Vaccination During Pregnancy

COVID-19 New Research Wellness June 7, 2022

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Association of COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy with incidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection in infants

A register-based cohort study of all live-born infants in Norway looked at the COVID-19 pregnancy vaccination rates and incidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection in infants and suggests maternal COVID-19 vaccination during the second or third trimester of pregnancy could protect against infant SARS-CoV-2 infection…

Addictions Cannabis COVID-19 Diseases December 15, 2021

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Drug use a factor in COVID breakthrough infections — Cocaine, cannabis users at highest risk

Fully vaccinated individuals with substance use disorders were more likely to have breakthrough COVID-19 infections than those without such disorder, researchers found. Adjusted analyses found breakthrough infection were higher in patients with all types of substance abuse disorders, except tobacco, and were…

COVID-19 Diseases Mental Health October 20, 2021

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New research reveals impact of COVID-19 pandemic on child and youth mental health

New research from The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) shows a large majority of children and youth experienced harm to their mental health during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Greater stress from social isolation, including both the cancellation of important…

COVID-19 Diseases October 8, 2021

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Assessment of the frequency and variety of persistent symptoms among patients with COVID-19

Infection with COVID-19 has been associated with long-term symptoms, but the frequency, variety, and severity of these complications are not well understood. Many published commentaries have proposed plans for pandemic control that are primarily based on mortality rates among older individuals without…

COVID-19 Diseases September 22, 2021

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Safety of the BNT162b2 mRNA COVID-19 vaccine in a nationwide setting

In a vaccine analysis published in the New England Journal of Medicine, researchers used a data set involving more than 2.4 million vaccinated persons from an integrated health care organization to evaluate the safety profile of the BNT162b2 mRNA COVID-19 vaccine. The…

COVID-19 Diseases July 15, 2021

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COVID vaccine in pregnancy triggers strong immune response in moms, babies

COVID-19 vaccination can prompt a vigorous immune response in pregnant women, who then pass the resulting antibodies on to their newborns through the placenta and breast milk, according to a study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Led by researchers at Brigham…

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