Massive study reveals how pandemic disrupted care for millions with chronic illness

This study looked back at the health records of nearly 1 million Canadian adults to understand how the COVID-19 pandemic affected their regular care for long-term conditions like diabetes, heart failure, and depression. Researchers compared the number of doctor visits, tests, and treatments patients received before and during the pandemic. The goal was to see if care gaps emerged and if they were worse for certain groups, like older adults or those with multiple health problems.