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ACTH Hormone: What It Does and Why It Matters
The ACTH hormone — short for adrenocorticotropic hormone — is a powerful chemical messenger made in your brain.
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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
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Acroosteolysis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Acroosteolysis is the medical term for the destruction or resorption of the distal phalanges — the small bones at the very tips of …
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Acrodynia: Mercury Poisoning in Young Children
Acrodynia is a vasomotor disorder of the extremities. This means it affects blood vessel function in the hands and feet.
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Acrocentric Chromosomes: What They Mean for Your Health
An acrocentric chromosome is a chromosome where the centromere — the point that holds the two arms of the chromosome together — …
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Achondroplasia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Achondroplasia is a genetic condition that affects bone growth, particularly the long bones of the arms and legs.
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Acne: Causes, Types, and Treatment Options
Acne is a skin condition that affects the hair follicles and oil glands beneath your skin. When these glands produce too much oil, …
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Omega-6 Fatty Acids: Benefits, Sources & Daily Needs
Omega-6 fatty acids are a type of polyunsaturated fat. That means they have more than one double bond in their chemical structure, …
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Acinar Cells: What They Are and Why They Matter
An acinus is a small, rounded sac or cavity surrounded by glandular cells. Think of it like a tiny hollow berry, with the cells …
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Diabetic Ketoacidosis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Diabetic ketoacidosis is a form of metabolic acidosis. That means the blood becomes too acidic because of a build-up of substances …
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Stomach Acid: What It Is and How to Manage It
Your stomach lining contains special cells that produce gastric juice. This juice is made up of several important components that …