Niagara Pulmonary Medicine & Diagnostics

08/03/2022

https://erj.ersjournals.com/content/60/1/2102106

What impact does an inhaler have on ?
Good review

Takeaways:

1. Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) found in some inhalers account for a high proportion of potential from them.

2. Changing current HFC type to greener ones reduces this substantially.

3. or disease CONTROL has a climate impact. Better control, less impact

4. "Net zero" commitments from industry and governments are needed.

5. Environmental impact beyond (marine impact, acidification, metal depletion) are important. This needs consideration when deciding on the type of inhaler.

6. Working with climatology experts will have the greatest impact.

When selecting the best inhaler and drug combination for a patient with respiratory disease, a number of factors should be considered. While efficacy and safety of medical treatments are always a priority, in recent years the environmental impacts of all aspects of life have become an increasingly n...

01/21/2022

Register for week 2022 to learn about a comprehensive approach to interstitial lung disease led by Drs. Neil Maharaj and Anthony D'Urzo

See here for details : https://events.hubilo.com/better-breathing-conference-2022-1639009393/register

12/23/2021

Important study in decentralizing care in . On site testing & streamlining workflow had an impressive impact on diagnosis, efficiency & treatment.

Bring care to patients & not the other way around...

https://zcu.io/FwdC

05/05/2021

A good read in on remote patient monitoring in . Helpful insights into the regulatory & clinical forecasting impacting widespread use.

are well positioned diseases that may benefit from

Perspective from The New England Journal of Medicine — Remote Patient Monitoring — Overdue or Overused?

03/24/2021

Today is . The this year theme is 'The Clock is Ticking'. We are running out of time to act on commitments to end TB.

Let's change that.

The theme of World TB Day 2021 - ‘The Clock is Ticking’ –conveys the sense that the world is running out of time to act on the commitments to end TB made by global leaders.

01/15/2021

Listen to comment on 's plan to smokers. Should do that? Also covered, strategies for patients that have been vaccinated.

Thank you for having me on

He starts at 17:17

https://omny.fm/shows/am640-the-morning-show/todays-show-ontario-pauses-evictions-during-emerge

01/14/2021

Very helpful resource on common FAQs with regards to the Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech vaccines. While this has US references, much of it applies to Canada

https://www.nejm.org/covid-vaccine/faq

NEJM Group written by

A collection of resources on Covid-19 vaccines, including frequently asked questions, continuing medical education, published research, and commentary.

01/07/2021

This is a great vaccine information resource for Ontario. Clear, easy to read and informative. Worth the time to review.

This resource is revised often and new content is added regularly to guarantee that the latest evidence and regulatory recommendations are included. The CEP is committed to ensuring this information is accurate and up to date.

12/22/2020

The currently approved in Canada (Pfizer/BioNTech & Moderna) have made headlines.

There are MANY more candidates that will also make their way. This nice infographic outlines the different manufacturers & platforms that are coming.

11/24/2020

A pragmatic approach for conducting pulmonary function in the era. A wonderful collaboration with Respirology, ID and Infection Control.

A Regional Canadian Expert Consensus on recommendations for restoring exercise and pulmonary function testing in low and moderate-high community COVID-19 prevalence settings

05/01/2020

Today, May 1, 2020 is . Tonight, at 9:00pm Shine a light in appreciation for all the incredible work they do.

Thank you to the many Doctors that risk it all for us.

SHINE A LIGHT FOR ALL THEY DO On May 1st at 9:00 p.m., we’re asking Ontarians to Shine A Light For All They Do. Doctors’ Day occurs every year on May 1 to hi...

04/12/2020

Part 1 (of 3 yet to come) of the guideline on the mgmt and treatment of . Seven sensible recommendations most of which advocate for further clinical trial evaluation.

Rec #4 recommends against the use of steroids however.

COVID-19 is a pandemic with a rapidly increasing incidence of infections and deaths. Many pharmacologic therapies are being used or considered for treatment. Given the rapidity of emerging literature, IDSA felt the need to develop living, frequently updated evidence-based guidelines to support patie...