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Yearly Archives: 2004
Screening For Ovarian Cancer
Dear Dr. B: I am worried about ovarian cancer. Is there a screening program for this condition? According to Alberta Cancer Board, in year 2001, 11,730 Albertans were newly diagnosed with all types of invasive cancer, and 4,785 died from … Continue reading
Second Hand Smoke
Dear Dr. B: I have a friend who smokes outside her house around her two little children. Isnt it bad to smoke in the presence of children whether it is indoors or outdoors? Yes, smoking in the presence of children … Continue reading
Tips For Longevity
Life well spent is long Leonardo Da Vinci (1452-1519) Longevity is defined as length or duration of life. An average person living in an industrialized nation may live to the age of 87. If you want to live long then … Continue reading
Problems of Hands and Feet
There are numerous minor but common conditions of the hands and feet which bother people. Most people do not understand why they get them. The conditions are not life threatening but they are a nuisance. I will describe few conditions … Continue reading
Outbreak of Diarrhea in Calgary and Montreal
Dear Dr. B: I am concerned about the recent reports of outbreak of diarrhea in Calgary and Montreal hospitals. Can you please explain the cause and effect of this kind of colitis? More people have died after contracting a virulent … Continue reading
Holiday in British Columbia
This summer, we decided to go to Victoria and Vancouver for a holiday. We have been there before but it has been few years since we went as a family. Both places have a sentimental value for my wife and … Continue reading
Do We Complain too Much About our Health?
How has the summer weather been in your area so far? This question appeared on the Globe and Mail website recently. Many readers responded to the question. Of the 11,287 people who registered their opinion, 71 percent thought the weather … Continue reading
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Diagnosis of Chest Pain
Dear Dr. B: Your last column discussed the symptoms of heart attack and immediate actions required to increase survival if one was having chest pain. What I would like to know is how often an ER physician would miss a … Continue reading
Heart Attack in Women
Dear Dr. B: I am a 60 years old woman. Few months ago, I felt nauseated and broke out in a sweat. My back went into spasm. After a few seconds, everything subsided. I just felt weak. I think I … Continue reading
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Dear Dr. B: What are the risks of sexually transmitted diseases (STD) for homosexual women and men? If a person has sex with someone who has sexually transmitted infection then the risk of contracting the disease is extremely high. It … Continue reading
Flesh-eating Disease
Dear Dr. B: What is flesh-eating disease? Flesh-eating disease is a form of streptococcal infection that leads to death of tissues. It is a deep-seated infection under the skin. It progressively destroys fat, fascia and muscles. The condition is also … Continue reading
A Golfer's World
The golf season has started in earnest. But the fairways and the greens are dry. We need more rain. Rain for the golfers, rain for the farmers, rain for the forests. We know golf courses drink too much water. TIME … Continue reading
My Easter Vacation
Every now and then go away, Have little relaxation, For when you come back to your work Your judgement will be surer; Since to remain constantly at work Will cause you to lose power of judgement -Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) … Continue reading
We're Clinicians, Not Mere Technicians
Dr. Ronald Witzke’s letter (“Colonoscopy should be top colon CA screening test,” the Medical Post, March 9) is interesting. He implies my earlier letter (“Flexible sigmoidoscopy should be encouraged,” Feb. 3) recommends flexible sigmoid-oscopy as a screening tool for colorectal … Continue reading
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