Pregnancy Complications
Placenta Previa: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Canada
Placenta previa is a pregnancy complication in which the placenta grows too low in the uterus, partially or fully covering the …
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
Pregnancy Complications
Miscarriage Causes: Types & What to Expect in Canada
Understanding miscarriage causes can help parents process one of the most painful experiences they may ever face.
Pregnancy Complications
Listeria Infection: Symptoms, Risks & Treatment Canada
A listeria infection, also called listeriosis, is a serious foodborne illness caused by the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes that …
Pregnancy Complications
Molar Pregnancy: Symptoms, Risks & Treatment Canada
A molar pregnancy is a rare but serious pregnancy complication that affects roughly 1 in every 1,000 pregnancies in Canada.
Breast Health
Breast Pain Causes: What’s Normal & When to Worry
Breast pain causes range from normal hormonal fluctuations to conditions that warrant medical attention — and understanding the …
Kidney Disease
Uremia Symptoms: Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment Canada
Uremia symptoms develop when your kidneys can no longer filter waste products from your blood, leading to a serious and …
Kidney Disease
Nephrotic Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment Canada
Nephrotic syndrome is a serious kidney condition that causes your body to lose too much protein through your urine.
Breast Health
Nipple Discharge: Causes, When to Worry & What to Do
Nipple discharge can be alarming, but in most cases it does not signal a serious health problem.
Breast Health
Fibrocystic Breast Changes: Causes, Symptoms & Care
Fibrocystic breast changes are one of the most common breast conditions affecting Canadian women, causing painful, lumpy areas in …
Breast Health
Mastitis Treatment: Causes, Symptoms & Help in Canada
Mastitis treatment is essential for the many Canadian mothers who develop this painful breast infection during the early months of …