World Health Organization

Global COVID-19 treatment trial shows current antivirals are of little benefit to hospitalized patients

Interim results from the Solidarity Therapeutics Trial indicate that remdesivir, hydroxychloroquine, lopinavir/ritonavir and interferon regimens appeared to have little or no effect on 28-day mortality or the in-hospital course of COVID-19 among hospitalized patients.

Oct 16, 2020

Canadian hospitals trialing new treatment options for COVID-19 patients

Canadian hospitals trialing new treatment options for COVID-19 patients

Hospitals across Canada are leading a research effort examining potential treatments for COVID-19 as part of the Solidarity Trial, a multinational initiative being coordinated by the World Health Organization (WHO) and supported by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).

Apr 9, 2020

Barely two out of 10 adults in Canada, and one in 10 children, is meeting current guidelines for physical activity. Credit: Derek Hatfield/Flickr

Majority of Canadians view physical inactivity as a serious public health issue

Physical inactivity is nearly on par with unhealthy diets and tobacco use as a public health concern among Canadians, a new UBC study has found.

Nov 29, 2018

Hospital workers in South Africa deal with greater health risks -- and more patients. Photo: Creative Commons.

South African healthcare workers face greater risk for TB, HIV

A large study of South African healthcare workers reveals major gaps in workplace protection against tuberculosis, HIV and hepatitis.

Feb 14, 2014