Tag: COVID-19
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Lessons From Over 20 Years of Telemedicine in India: A Scoping Review (2000–2023)
Introduction The rapid expansion of telemedicine in India over the past two decades, accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, demonstrates how information and communication technologies (ICTs) can transform access to care. Telemedicine—using digital tools to exchange medical information, diagnose, treat, and monitor patients remotely—has evolved from satellite-based links in the 1990s to a large, mixed ecosystem…
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Saskatchewan Health Officials Urge Free Seasonal Flu and COVID-19 Vaccines for All Residents
Free Seasonal Flu and COVID-19 Vaccines Now Available Across Saskatchewan Residents of Saskatchewan aged six months and older can now access seasonal flu and COVID-19 vaccines at no cost. The vaccination campaign was announced at a joint event at Regina’s Eastview Community Centre, where Saskatchewan’s chief medical officer and Indigenous health leaders underscored the importance…
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Saskatchewan Health Officials Urge Seasonal Flu and COVID-19 Vaccinations for All Residents
Community Outreach Highlights the Importance of Seasonal Vaccinations At a recent joint event at Regina’s Eastview Community Centre, Saskatchewan’s top medical voices underscored the importance of getting the seasonal flu shot and the annual COVID-19 vaccination. The goal is simple: protect individuals, families, and entire communities by making vaccines accessible to all residents aged six…
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Share tradition, not the flu: Saskatchewan hits 11,500 vaccine bookings
Canada’s fall Immunization push begins as Saskatchewan hits 11,515 vaccine bookings Saskatchewan health officials kicked off the Fall Immunization Program with frontline workers and residents alike rolling up their sleeves to get their flu and COVID-19 vaccines. The province reported 11,515 immunization appointments booked as of Tuesday morning, signaling strong public participation and a collective…
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Share tradition, not the flu: Saskatchewan kicks off fall immunization drive with 11,500+ bookings
Kickoff marks a proactive season for vaccines across Saskatchewan The Saskatchewan Fall Immunization Program officially began on Tuesday, with health-care professionals, including Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab, rolling up their sleeves to get their flu and COVID-19 vaccines. The campaign’s slogan, Share tradition, not the flu, underscored the province’s emphasis on protecting families…
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Covid-19 Alters Sperm in Mice and May Elevate Anxiety in Offspring, Study Finds
Overview: A glimpse into potential intergenerational effects Researchers at the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health in Melbourne report that Covid-19 infection in male mice caused changes in their sperm that correlated with increased anxiety-like behaviours in their offspring. The findings, published in Nature Communications, raise questions about whether the virus could have lasting…
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Vaccination Clinics Open Oct 20 for Influenza and COVID-19 Vaccines
Overview: Two vaccines, one goal — better protection for everyone Starting Monday, October 20, residents can begin receiving both the influenza and COVID-19 vaccines. This year’s vaccination effort emphasizes accessibility and broad eligibility, with the COVID-19 vaccine offered to everyone aged six months and older, and the influenza vaccine available to anyone six months and…
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Covid-19 Can Change Sperm in Mice, Potentially Elevating Anxiety in Offspring, Study Finds
Overview of the Findings A new study from Australia suggests that Covid-19 infection in male mice can alter the molecular makeup of their sperm, with potential consequences for the mental health of their offspring. The research, conducted by scientists at the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health in Melbourne and published in Nature Communications,…
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Covid infection in male mice may raise anxiety in offspring, study suggests
Covid infection in male mice may alter offspring anxiety A new study from Australia’s Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health suggests that Covid-19 infection in male mice can cause changes in their sperm that influence the behavior and brain development of their future offspring. The findings, published in Nature Communications on October 11, point…
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Online Therapy Proves as Effective as In-Person Care, Swedish Study Finds
Online therapy matches the patchwork of in-person care, even during a crisis The rapid shift to online therapy during the COVID-19 pandemic was a global experiment in mental health care. In Sweden, researchers tracked 2,300 patients over six years – three years before and three years during the pandemic – to see whether treatment outcomes…