Public health officials are looking for ways to ramp up contact tracing which is considered a critical tool for curbing the transmission of the novel...
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Paul Taylor, Sunnybrook’s Patient Navigation Advisor, will provide advice and answer questions to patients and visitors, relying heavily on medical and health experts.
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Could electrical brain stimulation replace medications for depressed pregnant women?
My daughter suffers from depression and has regularly relied on antidepressant medications to keep on an even keel. She recently got married and...
Am I at risk of catching COVID-19 in an ER?
I was out walking my dog when I tripped and fell on the sidewalk. I really hurt my hand. However, I’m terrified of going to a hospital emergency...
The pandemic has lead to a pause in elective surgeries. When will they be resumed?
My father’s hip replacement surgery was postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. He’s in a lot of pain. When can he expect to have his...
Why are men more likely than women to die from COVID-19?
I’ve heard that men are more likely than women to die from COVID-19. Is this true and what accounts for the difference?
COVID-19 is making virtual health care the new normal
I did a an online video chat with my family doctor last week, and it was very convenient. Will I be able to keep seeing my doctor this way after the...
Some hospitals planning to sterilize and reuse N95 masks to stretch out supplies during COVID-19 pandemic
Faced with a surge in COVID-19 cases, some Canadian hospitals are considering plans to sterilize and reuse N95 masks to help stretch out limited...
Many cancer surgeries have been delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic. What will this mean for patients?
My wife’s cancer surgery has been postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. We’re worried that the cancer could spread in the meantime. Could...
When will we have a vaccine to protect us from the COVID-19 pandemic?
The race is on to develop a vaccine that will guard against the COVID-19 pandemic.But don’t expect it to be played out as a quick dash to the...
Trial and Error: Finding the right devices to treat sleep apnea
My husband has been diagnosed with sleep apnea but he refuses to use the CPAP machine which is supposed to help him breathe at night. He says it is...