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 …
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
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 …
Breast Health
Breast Pain: Causes, Treatment & Relief in Canada
Breast pain, also known as mastalgia, is one of the most common breast-related concerns among Canadian women.
Kidney Disease
Hereditary Kidney Disease: Types, Causes & Symptoms
Hereditary kidney disease encompasses a group of over 300 genetic conditions that impair how the kidneys filter waste and maintain …
Kidney Disease
Amyloidosis Symptoms: Causes & Treatment in Canada
Amyloidosis symptoms can be difficult to recognize early, but catching them in time can make a life-saving difference.
Kidney Disease
Protein in Urine: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Canada
Protein in urine, medically known as proteinuria, occurs when your kidneys allow protein to leak from your blood into your urine.
Kidney Disease
IgA Nephropathy: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Canada
IgA nephropathy, also known as Berger's disease, is one of the most common kidney diseases affecting Canadians and people …
Kidney Disease
Kidney Stones: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment in Canada
Kidney stones are hard mineral deposits that form inside your kidneys and can cause intense pain when they move through your …
Kidney Disease
Alport Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment in Canada
Alport syndrome is a rare genetic condition that progressively damages the kidneys, hearing, and vision, and it affects thousands …
Mental Health
ADHD Symptoms in Children & Adults: Canada Guide 2025
ADHD symptoms affect hundreds of thousands of children and adults across Canada, making attention deficit hyperactivity disorder …