Toronto has another case of #COVID19 in a traveler who acquired the infection in.....Las Vegas. You heard that right - Las Vegas. The USA is exporting cases and the travel history is rapidly becoming irrelevant. bit.ly/2uXYdFj

The general consensus among rheumatologists is that patients should not preemptively stop taking their medication. The ACR recommends that, “all patients should talk to their rheumatologist prior to discontinuing any of their medications” #arthritis #COVID19

Part of the Lupus Newsletter I wrote for University Health Network. 👍🏻#handhygiene #COVID19 #Lupus #UHN Lupus Ontario American College of Rheumatology University Health Network @collegeofnurses RNAO Lupus Canada

PLEASE STOP BUYING FOOD LIKE YOU ARE HIBERNATING. You are taking it away from: -People on Snap and WIc (food stamps) -Infants who need formula & diapers -Residents/nurses who get off work to get home to a house without food and toilet paper STOP BUYING FOOD & DRUGS IN BULK.

The safety of our patients, visitors & staff is paramount. As of Monday, March 16, we're screening everyone coming to the hospital. Some entrances may be closed or on reduced access. Visit our COVID-19 info page for updates before coming to the hospital → uhn.ca/covid19

Today, and every day, we thank everyone working on the front lines of our healthcare system to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. We echo Justin Trudeau, and many others, in showing our immense gratitude. Read messages from TeamUHN, patients, and the community→uhn.ca/corporate/News…

Canadian case counts now looking "exponential" enough to fit an IDEA model. Some control evident but headed for an April peak and 10,000 cases based on official case count.

In a study of 1300 healthcare workers exposed to #COVID19, 50% had symptoms of depression, 45% anxiety, 34% insomnia & 72% distress. Nurses, women & frontline workers had more severe symptoms. Self-care & mental health support are critical right now. ja.ma/33KaFFn

Worrying about possibly having contracted COVID-19 from a patient? Manpreet Basuita and Billy Silverstein share their experience | wp.me/p4Sp0u-1SZ

Tune in to learn more about lupus and COVID19. Selena Gomez #lupusnursespecialist #UHN #TorontoStrong #COVID19Pandemic

Imagine you're a patient who relies on hydroxychloroquine to treat your lupus or rheumatoid arthritis. There are many reasons to avoid widespread, inadvertent use of antimicrobial drugs. #amr #drugshortages theglobeandmail.com/opinion/articl…

To my Jewish friends and colleagues. Covid-19 cannot deprive our hearts. May this Passover seder be one of peace and reflections on all our blessings and bring us hope for better days ahead. #ChagSameach 🙏

Why is this night different from all other nights? It 100 percent is now.

What I’ve learned from COVID-19: All health care providers bring your badge to Costco and they will let you cut the line. #COVIDLessonsLearned #Passover2020 #lockdown

thestar.com/news/gta/2020/… Great reporting by @jyangstar

Our internal medicine residents are front line workers in the COVID pandemic - I implore Christine Elliott to include them in Ontario Pandemic Pay for Frontline Workers program Department of Medicine University of Toronto Temerty Medicine

On May 5th Toronto Star published an article ​that contained​ inaccuracies regarding how residents at TWH responded to an outbreak. That same day our division of GIM emailed, clarifying the facts and asking for a correction. Rupal Shah Lindsay Melvin Shail Rawal Nadine Abdullah, MD

An #ACR20 study looked at common reasons #lupus patients don’t take meds as prescribed, such as not remembering or not fitting into daily routine. “Barriers … need to be addressed on an individualized basis,” say authors Courtney Hardy Nathalie Rozenbojm + Krembil Research Institute University Health Network colleagues.