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Yearly Archives: 2001
Well, it is time for New Years resolutions. Have you decided what you plan to do or change in 2002? As for me, I have lots to work on. Some of it will be to continue to improve what I … Continue reading
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Meaning of Christmas and My Mother In-law
Christmas is here. Unfortunately, it is difficult to look back at 2001 and say anything nice. Not long ago, we thought that the world was shrinking. Its a small world, was one of the most commonly used phrases. I haven’t … Continue reading
Laughter
Laughter is the closest thing to the grace of God, says Karl Bath (1886-1968). We all agree that laughter is good medicine. But our life is a race against time. And we are looking for instant results and gratification. There … Continue reading
How To Quit Smoking
Getting kids to butt out was the topic of my column last week. We also discussed Medicine Hat School District No 76s Tobacco-free Environment Policy A-38. Today, we will take the subject little further. We know that no one starts … Continue reading
Teenage Smoking
Each morning, if you are driving by one of the junior or senior high schools, or dropping off your child at one of these schools, you will notice a group of students hanging out and smoking across the street. Many … Continue reading
Colonoscopy
Recently, Dave turned 50. Over the years, he has been very conscious of his health. He eats low fat, high fibre diet. He believes in the dictum, Those who live by the sweets, die by the sweets. He is careful … Continue reading
Healthcare Crisis
Palliser hit by spending cut, says the headline in the Medicine Hat News. The News says that Alberta Government is cutting down spending in all areas by $1.26 billion. Each ministry was asked to make a one-per-cent cut to their … Continue reading
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Understanding Anthrax
Anthrax is a disease of wild and domesticated animals that is transmitted to human beings by contact with infected animals or their products and, rarely, by insect vectors which act as mechanical carriers of the etiologic organism, says a textbook … Continue reading
Estrogen Therapy
One of the most complex and difficult health care decisions that women face is whether to use postmenopausal hormone-replacement therapy, says an article in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM). Couple of weeks ago we discussed hormone-replacement therapy (testosterone) … Continue reading
Terrorism
On September 11th, nineteen misguided young men chose to take lives of thousands of people in New York and Washington. Within two hours they managed to terrorise the whole world. They left thousands of children without one or two parents. … Continue reading
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Male Menopause (Andropause)
Dear Dr. B: My doctor recently told me that I have male menopause. Can you please tell me more about this? Yours: Mr. Menopause. Dear Mr. Menopause: The correct name for this condition is andropause. Andro stands for androgen … Continue reading
Hypertension
When was the last time you had your blood pressure checked? High blood pressure (hypertension) is the leading reason why so many people see their doctor. And widespread treatment of hypertension is also the main reason why there is a … Continue reading
Death of Dr. Ivan Witt
On August 18th, 2001 I was one of the hundreds of people who packed the Medicine Hat College Theatre to bid final good-bye to my friend and partner, Dr. Ivan Witt. Ivan was larger than life. He worked hard and … Continue reading
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Hard work needed in MD crisis.
August 24, 2001 The Editor, Medicine Hat News, Medicine Hat. Dear Sir: RE: Dr. Ruzyckis letter Service failing at Hat hospital. I agree with Dr. Ruzycki that there is a significant crisis in the medical services offered to the … Continue reading
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