Medical Tests & Diagnostics
5-Nucleotidase Blood Test: Liver Guide for Canadians
The 5-nucleotidase blood test is a specialized liver enzyme test that Canadian doctors use to evaluate liver and bile duct health. …
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
Medical Tests & Diagnostics
Warm Antibody Hemolytic Anemia: Test Guide Canada
Warm antibody hemolytic anemia is the most common type of autoimmune hemolytic anemia, affecting thousands of Canadians each year. …
Medical Tests & Diagnostics
HPV DNA Test: What Canadians Need to Know (2025)
The HPV DNA test is one of the most important screening tools available to Canadians for detecting human papillomavirus — a very …
Neurological Disorders
Vertigo Causes: Symptoms, Treatment & Help in Canada
Vertigo causes range from minor inner ear problems to serious neurological conditions — and understanding them is the first step …
Skin Conditions
Anal Genital Warts: Causes, Treatment & Prevention
Anal genital warts are small, skin-coloured growths that develop around the anus and genitals, caused by the human papillomavirus …
Neurological Disorders
Sleep Disorders Brain Health: What Canadians Must Know
Sleep disorders and brain health are deeply connected, and the consequences of ignoring this link can be severe. When you …
Neurological Disorders
CSF Leak: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment in Canada
A CSF leak — short for cerebrospinal fluid leak — occurs when the protective fluid surrounding your brain and spinal cord escapes …
Skin Conditions
Moles on Skin: What They Mean for Your Health (Canada)
Moles on skin are small, pigmented spots that nearly every Canadian has — most people develop between 10 and 40 over their …
Nutrition & Healthy Eating
Protein Myths: What Canadians Really Need to Know
Protein myths have shaped the way Canadians think about nutrition for over 150 years, leading to confusion about how much protein …
Nutrition & Healthy Eating
Lymphatic Detox: How to Support Your System (Canada)
A lymphatic detox is one of the most overlooked yet effective ways to support your body's natural defences and overall well-being. …