Arthritis & Joint Disease
Septic Arthritis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment Canada
Septic arthritis is a painful and potentially dangerous joint infection that can cause permanent damage if not treated quickly. It …
Medical Author
Dr. Michael Ross, MD, FRCSC
Orthopedic Surgeon · Canada Health Journal
Dr. Michael Ross is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon at the University of Alberta Hospital, specializing in joint replacement and sports medicine. A Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC), he has over 18 years of surgical experience and has authored multiple textbook chapters on musculoskeletal health. Dr. Ross is passionate about patient education and evidence-based medicine.
Articles by Dr. Michael Ross, MD, FRCSC
Arthritis & Joint Disease
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: Symptoms & Treatment Canada
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis is the most common rheumatic disease affecting children in the western world, including Canada. It …
Digestive Health
Peritonitis Symptoms: Causes & Treatment in Canada
Peritonitis symptoms can appear suddenly and escalate into a life-threatening emergency if left untreated. This serious infection …
Medical Tests & Diagnostics
Urine Test Results: What They Really Mean (Canada 2025)
Your urine test results can reveal a surprising amount about your overall health — from a simple urinary tract infection to early …
Digestive Health
Appendicitis Symptoms: Causes & Treatment in Canada
Appendicitis symptoms can appear suddenly and escalate quickly, making this condition the most common abdominal surgical emergency …
Medical Tests & Diagnostics
Urine Output: What Your Daily Volume Says (Canada 2025)
Your urine output — the total volume of urine your body produces each day — is one of the most reliable indicators of kidney …
Mental Health
OCD in Canada: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment (2025)
OCD in Canada affects hundreds of thousands of people, trapping them in a cycle of unwanted thoughts and repeated behaviours that …
Medical Tests & Diagnostics
Blood Urea Test: What Your Results Mean in Canada
A blood urea test is one of the most common and important ways your doctor checks how well your kidneys are working. Urea is a …
General Health
Dietary Fibre Canada: Choose the Right Type for You
Most Canadians do not get enough dietary fibre Canada health experts recommend each day, making it one of the most overlooked …
Mental Health
ADHD Diet: Foods That Help Manage Symptoms in Canada
An ADHD diet won't cure attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, but choosing the right foods may help manage its core symptoms — …