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Yearly Archives: 1999
Skin Cancer (Melanoma)
Melanoma rates are now rising faster than for any other cancer in men and second only to lung cancer in women, says Dr. Darrell Rigel, Associate Professor in the Department of Dermatology at the New York University School of Medicine. … Continue reading
Injuries
Ninety percent of injuries suffered by Canadians are predictable and preventable, says Dr Barry McLellan, chair of the National Trauma Registry Advisory Committee. Why are they predictable and preventable? They are predictable because we know the circumstances under which most … Continue reading
Impotence (Erectile Dysfunction)
“My brain? It’s my second favorite organ,” says Woody Allen in Sleeper. For many men, like Woody, a properly functioning phallus is fundamental to their self esteem, says Dr. Alain Gregoire, Consultant Psychiatrist and Senior Lecturer at University of Southampton. … Continue reading
Indigestion
“Dr. B, its my indigestion. It is getting worse. Could it be an ulcer?” asks Susan as I enter the examination room. Well Susan, what do you mean by indigestion? “Dr. B, its my stomach!” O.K. Susan, indigestion means different … Continue reading
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
Are you worried about menopause? Is estrogen a frightening word for you? Do you have an opinion on hormone-replacement therapy (HRT)? Well, here is some information you may have been looking for! Ovary secretes four types of hormones: estrogens, progestogens, … Continue reading
Physicians and Second Opinions
I like Susan. She is a good patient. She comes to the office well prepared. She can describe her symptoms well. She has a list of questions to which she expects answers. It saves me time. I wish all patients … Continue reading
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Heartburn
Doc, its my heartburn. I am getting sick and tired of this, said Dave as I settled down on my chair. Doc, can we get this under control? Sure Dave, we can. First, we should try and understand what is … Continue reading
Injury Prevention
Before you read any further, shut your eyes for a moment and ask yourself: During my life time what have I done to prevent injury at home, at work and in my community? Now open your eyes and read the … Continue reading
Public expects doctors to be superhuman.
By Dr. Noorali Bharwani, Regional Chief of Staff, Palliser Health Region, Medicine Hat, Alberta. Published in the Medicine Hat News, Tuesday, February 16, 1999 Page B3 Doctors are greedy. Doctors practices are money driven. Doctors have no time to examine … Continue reading
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Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis, a fall on an icy road, fractured hip, hospitalization, surgery, rehabilitation, nursing home sounds tragic? Yes. Falls among older adults, either at home or outside, have increased dramatically through out the world, says the British Medical Journal (BMJ). This is … Continue reading
Tamoxifen and Breast Cancer Prevention
Dr. B, is there a pill to prevent breast cancer? You know my sister has had breast cancer and she takes Tamoxifen. Does the pill prevent cancer in women who have had no breast cancer? As always, Susans questions are … Continue reading
Dangers of Winter
Winter is here! Some people have died. Some have exacerbation and/or complication of their pre-existing conditions. Some have broken bones. Some have flu. Some are depressed. The lucky ones if that is an appropriate word for them are … Continue reading
Miscellaneous Health Topics
Do you believe that if it tastes that good, it cant be healthy? I do! Do you believe in Benjamin Franklins maxim early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise? I do except for … Continue reading
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