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Frequent hand hygiene is one of the steps recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to help prevent illness during the COVID-19 pandemic. For the general public, the recommendation is to use soap and water and, if water is

CONCLUSIONS: This systematic survey of more than 1000 patients with rare systemic autoimmune diseases reports a low prevalence of proven SARS-CoV-2 infection and very rare severe infections, probably related to good compliance with prophylactic

Abstract Aims To determine the incidence and risk factors associated with peripherally inserted central catheter‐related thrombosis (PICC‐RT) in patients with lung cancer. Design A retrospective cross‐sectional design. Methods Patients with lung

CONCLUSIONS: Gender and generation appeared to be the most consistent risk factor for higher levels of generalized anxiety and PTSD symptoms in the current pandemic. Other variables - such as information seeking behaviours, parental and marriage

Federal medical stations (FMS) and alternative care sites are used to provide surge capability and capacity for short-term inpatients with healthcare needs that cannot be accommodated or provided for in a general shelter or general acute care

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People working in the petroleum industry or living near petroleum facilities are at increased risk of developing several different cancer types, according to a new report by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARCWHO), part of the UN

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is the cause of the ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. The continued spread of SARS-CoV-2 increases the probability of influenza/SARS-CoV-2 coinfection, which may result

Public Health is reporting an increase in vaccination appointment bookings at pharmacies and regional health authority clinics across the province.

Government is providing $3 million to Caregivers Alberta to expand supports for caregivers during the COVID-19 pandemic and into the future.