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Adenosine: What It Is and How It Helps Your Heart
Adenosine is a nucleoside, which means it is a molecule made up of a sugar and a nitrogen-containing base. In this case, the base …
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Dr. Emily Carter, MD, FRCPC
Respirologist · Canada Health Journal
Dr. Emily Carter is a respirologist (pulmonologist) at the University of Calgary, with 13 years of experience in respiratory medicine. A Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC), she specializes in asthma, COPD, sleep-disordered breathing, and respiratory infections. Dr. Carter is passionate about helping Canadians understand and manage chronic lung conditions.
Articles by Dr. Emily Carter, MD, FRCPC
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Adenomatosis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Adenomatosis refers to the abnormal overgrowth of glandular tissue, either in the outer lining or the inner working tissue of a …
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Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia: Causes, Types & Treatment
Multiple endocrine neoplasia is also called pluriglandular adenomatosis or multiple endocrine adenomatosis.
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Adenofibroma: What You Need to Know
An adenofibroma is a benign, non-cancerous tumour made up of two types of tissue: glandular tissue and fibrous connective tissue.
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Adduction: What This Body Movement Means for You
Adduction describes any movement that pulls a body part toward the midline of your body. The midline is an imaginary vertical line …
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Adam’s Apple: What It Is and Why It Matters
The Adam’s apple is the small, firm bump you can see and feel at the front of your throat. It is made of thyroid cartilage, which …
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Actinic Reticuloid: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Actinic reticuloid is a long-term skin disorder. It belongs to a broader group of conditions called chronic actinic dermatitis, …
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Acrosclerosis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Acrosclerosis is a form of systemic sclerosis, which means it affects the body’s connective tissue.
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Acromegaly: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment in Canada
Acromegaly happens when a small, non-cancerous tumour on the pituitary gland produces too much growth hormone.
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Acrocyanosis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Acrocyanosis is a chronic condition where the skin on your hands, feet, and ears turns blue or violet.