This newsletter article provides an overview of saliva-based testing in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. The article briefly explores the different types of COVID-19 tests, the potential advantages of using saliva samples for testing, the clinical evidence, and the current practice in Canada. Link to Report Saliva-Based Testing as an Alternative to Traditional COVID-19 […]
Bamlanivimab is authorized by Health Canada (in accordance with the Interim Order Respecting the Importation, Sale and Advertising of Drugs for Use in Relation to COVID-19) to treat adult and pediatric patients 12 years of age or older with mild to moderate COVID-19, who weigh at least 40 kg and are at high risk of […]
CADTH conducted a Health Technology Review on bamlanivimab, a drug authorized (with terms and conditions) by Health Canada to treat adult and pediatric patients 12 years of age or older with mild to moderate COVID-19, who weigh at least 40 kg and are at high risk of progressing to severe COVID-19 illness and/or hospitalization. The […]
CADTH created this handout, intended for the general public, explaining the risks of using unproven drug treatments for COVID-19. The handout also provides information on what to do if someone is experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, tips on how to assess the reliability of health information found on the internet, and a list of reliable websites that […]