General Health
Absence Seizures: Signs, Causes & What to Do
Absence seizures are a form of epilepsy. They cause a short interruption in consciousness, usually lasting between 5 and 30 …
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
General Health
Abrasion: Skin & Tooth Abrasion Explained
The word abrasion comes from the Latin word meaning “to scrape away.” In everyday health terms, it simply means the wearing away …
General Health
Ablepharon: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Options
Ablepharon — also spelled ablepharia — comes from the Greek word meaning “without eyelids.” It describes the total or partial …
General Health
Abiotrophy: What It Means for Your Health
Abiotrophy describes a process where cells or tissues lose their ability to function and survive over time.
General Health
Rhinoplasty for Teens: What Parents Should Know
The nose sits right in the centre of the face, making it one of the first things people notice.
Surgery & Procedures
Otoplasty: What Canadians Should Know About Ear Pinning
Prominent ears — sometimes called “stick-out ears” — sit farther from the head than usual. This happens because of a difference in …
Surgery & Procedures
Face Transplant: What Canadians Need to Know
A face transplant is one of the most complex and demanding surgeries in modern medicine. It replaces a severely damaged or …
Surgery & Procedures
Wound Repair Surgery: Procedures, Recovery & Results
Wound repair surgery is a branch of reconstructive medicine. It focuses on fixing damage caused by burns, accidents, infections, …
Surgery & Procedures
Labial Hypertrophy: When to Consider Surgery
The female genitalia include two sets of labia. The labia majora are the outer folds. They contain fatty tissue and are covered in …
Surgery & Procedures
Reconstructive Surgery: What Canadians Should Know
Reconstructive surgery uses surgical techniques to fix abnormal body structures. These abnormalities may come from trauma, cancer …