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View article: Factors Associated With Pediatric COVID-19 Mortality: A Pediatric Investigators Collaborative Network on Infections in Canada (PICNIC) Study
Factors Associated With Pediatric COVID-19 Mortality: A Pediatric Investigators Collaborative Network on Infections in Canada (PICNIC) Study Open
Factors associated with COVID-19 mortality are not well characterized in children. This Canadian-Caribbean case–control study identified 26 children who died of COVID-19 and matched them to 78 children hospitalized with COVID-19 who surviv…
View article: Antiviral therapy for HPAI and reported oseltamivir resistance in Canada
Antiviral therapy for HPAI and reported oseltamivir resistance in Canada Open
View article: Persistence and decay of neutralizing antibody responses elicited by SARS-CoV-2 infection and hybrid immunity in a Canadian cohort
Persistence and decay of neutralizing antibody responses elicited by SARS-CoV-2 infection and hybrid immunity in a Canadian cohort Open
A major challenge with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the causative agent of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), has been assessing the intensity, dynamics, and determinants of the antibody responses after i…
View article: P-2052. Pre-existing Humoral Immunity to Seasonal Coronaviruses and Effect on SARS-CoV-2 Antibody Responses on SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination and Infection
P-2052. Pre-existing Humoral Immunity to Seasonal Coronaviruses and Effect on SARS-CoV-2 Antibody Responses on SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination and Infection Open
Background High homology and potential cross-reactive immune responses between SARS-CoV-2 and seasonal human coronaviruses (HCoVs) have been described by several studies. However, the role of pre-existing immunity to HCoVs in the outcome o…
View article: IPNA clinical practice recommendations on care of pediatric patients with pre-existing kidney disease during seasonal outbreak of COVID-19
IPNA clinical practice recommendations on care of pediatric patients with pre-existing kidney disease during seasonal outbreak of COVID-19 Open
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, instigated by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has profoundly impacted healthcare infrastructures around the globe. While children are usually asymptomatic …
View article: Mental Health Hospitalizations in Canadian Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults Over the COVID-19 Pandemic
Mental Health Hospitalizations in Canadian Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults Over the COVID-19 Pandemic Open
Importance The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in multiple socially restrictive public health measures and reported negative mental health impacts in youths. Few studies have evaluated incidence rates by sex, region, and social determinants acr…
View article: Pandemic Stringency Measures and Hospital Admissions for Eating Disorders
Pandemic Stringency Measures and Hospital Admissions for Eating Disorders Open
Importance Hospitalizations for eating disorders rose dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic. Public health restrictions, or stringency, are believed to have played a role in exacerbating eating disorders. Few studies of eating disorder…
View article: The <scp>IPTA</scp> Nashville consensus conference on <scp>post‐transplant</scp> lymphoproliferative disorders after solid organ transplantation in children: <scp>IV</scp>‐consensus guidelines for the management of <scp>post‐transplant</scp> lymphoproliferative disorders in children and adolescents
The <span>IPTA</span> Nashville consensus conference on <span>post‐transplant</span> lymphoproliferative disorders after solid organ transplantation in children: <span>IV</span>‐consensus guidelines for the management of <span>post‐transplant</span> lymphoproliferative disorders in children and adolescents Open
The International Pediatric Transplant Association convened an expert consensus conference to assess current evidence and develop recommendations for various aspects of care relating to post‐transplant lymphoproliferative disorders (PTLD) …
View article: Disproportionate Rates of COVID-19 Among Black Canadian Communities: Lessons from a Cross-Sectional Study in the First Year of the Pandemic
Disproportionate Rates of COVID-19 Among Black Canadian Communities: Lessons from a Cross-Sectional Study in the First Year of the Pandemic Open
View article: 1861. Prevalence of COVID-19 within Predominantly Black Church Congregations in Ontario, Canada
1861. Prevalence of COVID-19 within Predominantly Black Church Congregations in Ontario, Canada Open
Background Seroprevalence data provide useful information on COVID-19 burden among various communities by detecting infection in both symptomatic and asymptomatic persons. One challenge is the extent to which potential participants agree t…
View article: 1823. Disproportionate Rates of COVID-19 Among Black Canadian Communities: Lessons from the First Year of the Pandemic
1823. Disproportionate Rates of COVID-19 Among Black Canadian Communities: Lessons from the First Year of the Pandemic Open
Background Black North American communities have been disproportionately affected by COVID-19. These data have been largely based on case counts, hospitalizations and mortality data. Serologic testing enables a more complete determination …
View article: AMMI Canada 2023 update on influenza: Management and emerging issues
AMMI Canada 2023 update on influenza: Management and emerging issues Open
The Department of Health and Aged Care acknowledges the providers of the many sources of data used in this report and greatly appreciates their contribution. KEY MESSAGESIt is important to note that due to the COVID-19 epidemic in Australi…
View article: Developing a partnership to improve health care delivery to children <18 years with cancer and blood disorders in the English-speaking Caribbean: lessons from the SickKids-Caribbean Initiative (SCI)
Developing a partnership to improve health care delivery to children <18 years with cancer and blood disorders in the English-speaking Caribbean: lessons from the SickKids-Caribbean Initiative (SCI) Open
In 2013, the SickKids-Caribbean Initiative (SCI) was formalised among The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Canada, the University of the West Indies, and Ministries of Health in six Caribbean countries (Barbados, The Bahamas, Jamaica…
View article: The IPTA Nashville Consensus Conference on Post‐Transplant lymphoproliferative disorders after solid organ transplantation in children: III – Consensus guidelines for Epstein‐Barr virus load and other biomarker monitoring
The IPTA Nashville Consensus Conference on Post‐Transplant lymphoproliferative disorders after solid organ transplantation in children: III – Consensus guidelines for Epstein‐Barr virus load and other biomarker monitoring Open
The International Pediatric Transplant Association convened an expert consensus conference to assess current evidence and develop recommendations for various aspects of care relating to post‐transplant lymphoproliferative disorders after s…
View article: HostSeq: a Canadian whole genome sequencing and clinical data resource
HostSeq: a Canadian whole genome sequencing and clinical data resource Open
View article: The <scp>SARS‐CoV</scp>‐2‐positive donor in pediatric organ transplantation
The <span>SARS‐CoV</span>‐2‐positive donor in pediatric organ transplantation Open
All authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest related to this study. Data sharing is not applicable to this article as no new data were created or analyzed in this study.
View article: Effect of Wearing a Face Mask on Hand-to-Face Contact by Children in a Simulated School Environment
Effect of Wearing a Face Mask on Hand-to-Face Contact by Children in a Simulated School Environment Open
Importance Wearing a face mask in school can reduce SARS-CoV-2 transmission but it may also lead to increased hand-to-face contact, which in turn could increase infection risk through self-inoculation. Objective To evaluate the effect of w…
View article: Improving COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake among Black Populations: A Systematic Review of Strategies
Improving COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake among Black Populations: A Systematic Review of Strategies Open
Given the growing body of evidence on COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among Black populations, the aim of this systematic review was to identify the interventions and strategies used to improve COVID-19 vaccine confidence and uptake among Black…
View article: Effective Modalities of Virtual Care to Deliver Mental Health and Addictions Services in Canada
Effective Modalities of Virtual Care to Deliver Mental Health and Addictions Services in Canada Open
About Us: The Ontario COVID-19 Science Advisory Table is a group of scientific experts and health system leaders who evaluate and report on emerging evidence relevant to the COVID-19 pandemic, to inform Ontario's response.Our mandate is to…
View article: Infection Prevention and Control Considerations for Schools during the 2022-2023 Academic Year
Infection Prevention and Control Considerations for Schools during the 2022-2023 Academic Year Open
Key MessageIn-person schooling is essential for children and youth for both academic educational attainment and for the development of social, emotional growth and life skills.Schools are a place where children gain essential academic skil…
View article: Severe Acute Hepatitis in Children of Unknown Etiology
Severe Acute Hepatitis in Children of Unknown Etiology Open
About Us: The Ontario COVID-19 Science Advisory Table is a group of scientific experts and health system leaders who evaluate and report on emerging evidence relevant to the COVID-19 pandemic, to inform Ontario's response.The Science Advis…
View article: The challenge of evaluating of <scp>SARS‐CoV</scp>‐2 antibody responses among vaccinated transplant patients
The challenge of evaluating of <span>SARS‐CoV</span>‐2 antibody responses among vaccinated transplant patients Open
Data on the immunogenicity of the COVID-19 vaccines among SOT recipients are required to formalize COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for this immunocompromised population. Feingold et al. reported SARS-CoV-2 antibody responses following the…
View article: HostSeq : A Canadian Whole Genome Sequencing and Clinical Data Resource
HostSeq : A Canadian Whole Genome Sequencing and Clinical Data Resource Open
HostSeq was launched in April 2020 as a national initiative to integrate whole genome sequencing data from 10,000 Canadians infected with SARS-CoV-2 with clinical information related to their disease experience. The mandate of HostSeq is t…
View article: 2021–2022 AMMI Canada guidance on the use of antiviral drugs for influenza in the COVID-19 pandemic setting in Canada
2021–2022 AMMI Canada guidance on the use of antiviral drugs for influenza in the COVID-19 pandemic setting in Canada Open
We provide an update to the Association of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Disease Canada seasonal influenza foundation guideline on the use of antiviral drugs for influenza for the upcoming 2021–2022 influenza season in Canada. Perami…
View article: Use of Rapid Antigen Tests during the Omicron Wave
Use of Rapid Antigen Tests during the Omicron Wave Open
About Us: The Ontario COVID-19 Science Advisory Table is a group of scientific experts and health system leaders who evaluate and report on emerging evidence relevant to the COVID-19 pandemic, to inform Ontario's response.Our mandate is to…
View article: Rapid Antigen Tests for Voluntary Screen Testing
Rapid Antigen Tests for Voluntary Screen Testing Open
About Us: The Ontario COVID-19 Science Advisory Table is a group of scientific experts and health system leaders who evaluate and report on emerging evidence relevant to the COVID-19 pandemic, to inform Ontario's response.Our mandate is to…
View article: Behavioural Science-Informed Strategies for Increasing COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake in Children and Youth
Behavioural Science-Informed Strategies for Increasing COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake in Children and Youth Open
Province of Ontario, integrating information from existing scientific tables, Ontario's universities and agencies, and the best global evidence.
View article: SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in Ontario health care workers during and after the first wave of the pandemic: a cohort study
SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in Ontario health care workers during and after the first wave of the pandemic: a cohort study Open
Health care workers exposed to household risk factors were more likely to be seropositive than those not exposed, highlighting the need to emphasize the importance of public health measures both inside and outside of the hospital.
View article: Understanding the Post COVID-19 Condition (Long COVID) and the Expected Burden for Ontario
Understanding the Post COVID-19 Condition (Long COVID) and the Expected Burden for Ontario Open
About Us: The Ontario COVID-19 Science Advisory Table is a group of scientific experts and health system leaders who evaluate and report on emerging evidence relevant to the COVID-19 pandemic, to inform Ontario's response.Our mandate is to…
View article: School Operation for the 2021-2022 Academic Year in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic
School Operation for the 2021-2022 Academic Year in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic Open
overall well-being of children and youth.Therefore, barring catastrophic circumstances, schools should remain open for in-person learning.