Genetics & Congenital Disorders
Hypospadias in Children: Causes, Treatment & Care
In a typical male anatomy, the urethral opening sits at the very tip of the penis. In hypospadias, that opening forms somewhere …
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
Genetics & Congenital Disorders
Genetic Testing: What Canadians Need to Know
Genes are small sections of your cells that carry biological information. They act like a set of instructions that control how …
Genetics & Congenital Disorders
Muscular Dystrophy: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Muscular dystrophy refers to more than nine distinct diseases — and over 100 similar conditions — that all share one key feature: …
Genetics & Congenital Disorders
Rare Genetic Disorders: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
A disease is considered “rare” when it affects fewer than 1 in 2,000 people. However, there are thousands of rare diseases …
Genetics & Congenital Disorders
Rare Genetic Disorders: Symptoms, Types & Care
A rare disease is generally defined as one that affects fewer than 1 in 2,000 people. However, when you add up all rare diseases …
General Health
Hypercalcemia: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Your body depends on calcium every day. It keeps your bones strong, helps your muscles contract, supports nerve signals, and helps …
Pregnancy Complications
Smoking and Miscarriage: What the Research Says
The link between smoking and miscarriage is something every pregnant person deserves to understand.
