Spine & Back Health
Myelopathy: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment in Canada
Myelopathy is the gradual loss of nerve function caused by damage or disease affecting the spinal cord, and it affects thousands …
Medical Author
Dr. Sarah Mitchell, MD
Family Physician · Canada Health Journal
Dr. Sarah Mitchell is a board-certified family physician with over 15 years of clinical experience. She completed her MD at the University of Toronto and her residency at Toronto General Hospital. Dr. Mitchell specializes in preventive medicine and chronic disease management. She is a member of the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) and has published over 30 peer-reviewed articles on preventive health care.
Articles by Dr. Sarah Mitchell, MD
Spine & Back Health
Neck Pain from Injury: Causes, Types & Prevention Canada
Neck pain from injury is one of the most common reasons Canadians visit their family doctor, a walk-in clinic, or an emergency …
Spine & Back Health
Low Back Surgery: Conditions & Procedures in Canada
Low back surgery is not usually the first treatment option your doctor will recommend, but for many Canadians dealing with chronic …
Oral Health
Mouth Ulcers: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment in Canada
Mouth ulcers are small, painful sores that develop on the soft tissue lining the inside of your mouth, and they are one of the …
Oral Health
Common Mouth Problems: Causes & Treatments in Canada
Common mouth problems affect almost everyone at some point, and Canadians are no exception.
Oral Health
Pericoronitis Treatment: Symptoms, Causes & Care Canada
Pericoronitis treatment is essential when the painful gum infection develops around a partially erupted wisdom tooth.
Oral Health
Oral Thrush: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment in Canada
Oral thrush is a common fungal infection of the mouth caused by an overgrowth of the yeast Candida albicans.
Spine & Back Health
Neck Pain Causes: Treatment & Recovery Guide Canada
Neck pain causes range from simple muscle strain to serious nerve compression, and understanding them is the first step toward …
Oral Health
Oral Thrush: Causes, Symptoms & Prevention in Canada
Oral thrush is a common fungal infection that affects the mouth, tongue, and inner cheeks of Canadians of all ages.
Pregnancy Complications
Fetal Anaemia: Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment in Canada
Fetal anaemia is a serious pregnancy complication in which a baby does not have enough healthy red blood cells while still …