ongoing media stories - Three more die in C. difficile outbreak - The Globe and Mail

Note:

irrespective of location, C. difficile is an ongoing and unresolved issue (both hospital/non-hospital acquired) and in particular for cancer patients;

it seems the SARS cases of the past have not impacted the 'lessons-not-learned' category and yet people continue to die due to lapses in policy amongst other issues/concerns, patient safety efforts (eg. handwashing...) still need to be addressed (obviously)

Framework Needed for Research Ethics Review During Public Health Emergencies

Note: discussion with particular reference to SARS (2003).

blog author's opinion: the most interesting/important comment in the article might be the following, as below. The larger question is the resulting action.

"Provide guidance and education on the important differences between public health research and practice to foster consistency in application of the differences and on how to recognize when projects proposed during emergencies cross the line from practice to research."