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Yearly Archives: 2003
Some Answers to Questions About Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
SOME ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS ABOUT FLEXIBLE SIGMOIDOSCOPY This test has been booked for at to be done in my office. If you fail to keep this appointment, then we reserve the right to bill you for not showing up. How … Continue reading
Christmas and New Year – The Price of Overindulgence!
Parents are happy that the Christmas concerts are over. Students are happy that schools are closed for holidays. Businesses are happy that there will be a last minute rush to buy Christmas presents. Mothers and may be some dads will … Continue reading
Religion and Health
Somehow, every December, I start thinking about religion and its role in our life. As a physician, I am always looking for ways to inform my patients that certain type of life style is good for them. But I never … Continue reading
Diarrhea
Diarrhea is a worldwide problem. It causes significant ill health and many people die. The situation is worse in poor countries. Even in developed countries diarrhea causes significant illness and death. Diarrheal diseases have been a scourge to humanity throughout … Continue reading
Influenza in Children
On November 21st, Dr. Paul Schnee, Medical Officer of Health for Palliser Health Region (PHR) sent a memo to Palliser Physicians and Staff on the subject of influenza. In the memo he indicates that five children have died in UK … Continue reading
Lesbians and Cervical Cancer
Do lesbians get cervical cancer? Do they need Pap smear on regular basis? This is a good question. Most people would think that lesbians do not get cervical cancer. That is not true. This subject is discussed in an editorial … Continue reading
Bowel Cancer
How common is bowel cancer? Cancer of the large bowel (colon and rectum) is the third common cause of death from cancer. Cancer of the small bowel (duodenum, jejunum and ileum) is quite rare. In Palliser Health Region (PHR), about … Continue reading
Deal should have patients in mind: Docs
Medicine Hat News Thursday, November 13, 2003 Deal should have patients in mind: Docs By DAVID FREEMAN Doctors hope that the end result of an historic eight-year agreement reached between the province, health regions and physicians this weekend will be … Continue reading
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Pap Smear
How frequently should a woman have Pap smear? The current recommendation is that all women from the age of 18 until age 69 should have a Pap smear every year. Regular Pap smear can prevent cervical cancer. Unfortunately, 50 percent … Continue reading
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Some time ago I received a letter from one of the readers. It had multiple questions. So here are the questions and appropriate answers. Q. Please describe irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Is it constipation or diarrhea? Irritable bowel syndrome is … Continue reading
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
A young lady wants to know about carpal tunnel syndrome. What is it? Who gets it? How is it managed? Carpal tunnel syndrome was first described in 1853. It is a common, painful disorder of the wrist and hand. It … Continue reading
Trip to Jamaica! – Evidence Based Medicine
You see a doctor for a medical problem. He advises you to follow certain treatment. Do you ever ask him: Doctor, is there any scientific evidence to show that this treatment works? Most of us trust our doctor and are … Continue reading
Breast Feeding
Human milk is the ultimate form of early nutrition for children, and the search for the ideal substitution infant formula will never be concluded satisfactorily. Dr.Yap-Seng Chong, BMJ September 20, 2003 The year 2003 marks the 12th annual World Breastfeeding … Continue reading