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Yearly Archives: 2006
Looking Back at 2006
So, how do you feel today? Do you feel healthier today than you were a year ago? Its Boxing Day and you are taking it easy. You had your Christmas dinner. You had your Christmas presents. Even if you do … Continue reading
Physician Health Matters
Yes, physician health matters because physicians are a valuable human resource. Few days ago, I was in Ottawa attending 2006 International Conference on Physician Health. It was organized by the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) and the American Medical Association (AMA). … Continue reading
Annual Flu Shot
Yes, its time again, its time for your annual flu shot, said a friend in an e-mail. So I made an appointment to see my family doctor and got my flu shot last week. And my family has been through … Continue reading
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Dear Dr. B: I was recently diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). I have been advised to stay on medication for IBD for the rest of my life. Why do I have to do that? What happens if I take … Continue reading
Breast Cancer Awareness
October is breast cancer awareness month. Todays column will be little different. Read the question and ask yourself how much you know about breast cancer. Then read the answer and see if there is something new to absorb. Q. How … Continue reading
Organ Donation
Dear Dr. B: I love reading your column. On August 2, in the Medicine Hat News, there was a front page article on the taking of organs on Falun Gong prisoners in China, and our Canadian $50.00 bill in the … Continue reading
Bharwani to Share Experiences
Bharwani to share experiences (Medicine Hat News) By Courtney Gillies Dr. Noorali Bharwani wants to say thank you, celebrate the completion of his first book and support a local charity all at the same time. A Doctor’s Journey: An emotional … Continue reading
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Writing a Book
Noorali showing his book (A Doctors Journey) to his 87-year-old mother Sikina Bharwani in Calgary. ************ Congratulations! You have done what many have talked about and never accomplished. I look forward to reading your book, wrote my friend Kathy when … Continue reading
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Enchanting New York and Meaning of Friendship
August 2006 picture shows Noorali, Alia, Sabiya and Hussein Bharwani in front of the Empire State Building, New York City on a cloudy and rainy day. ******** I never thought New York City would be a place where I would … Continue reading
Dr. B Goes to Washington
Noorali in front of the White House Alia, Hussein, Sabiya and Noorali at Lincoln Memorial I am back. I feel good and refreshed after two weeks of a healthy holiday in Washington, DC, New York City, New York and Calgary, … Continue reading
Re: One country, too many licensing bodies
Click here for link to original. Re: One country, too many licensing bodies (Letter to editor, Canadian Medical Association Journal) Written: July 25, 2006 I agree with the points raised by Stephen Sullivan in his letter published in CMAJ (CMAJ … Continue reading
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Points to Ponder
Stroke prevention: Each year in Canada stroke occurs in 50,000 people and account for seven per cent of all deaths. About five per cent of men and women over the age of 65 have been affected by stroke. Patients with … Continue reading
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Gastroparesis
Dear Dr. B: What is gastroparesis? Answer: It is a condition in which the muscles in the wall of the stomach do not function normally. This leads to delayed gastric emptying. Patients complain about nausea and vomiting. Most cases of … Continue reading
Asthma and Reflux
Dear Dr. B: I have asthma and my doctor thinks it is caused by gastro-esophageal reflux disease although I have no history of heartburn. Can you please explain this to me? Answer: Heartburn and regurgitation are classical symptoms of gastro-esophageal … Continue reading