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Salicylates: What Every Canadian Should Know
Salicylates are compounds that come from salicylic acid. They occur naturally in many plants, where they act as a defence against …
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MRI Scan: What Every Canadian Should Know
An MRI scan — short for magnetic resonance imaging — is one of the most powerful and safe tools doctors use to see inside your …
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Rheumatism: Types, Symptoms & Treatment Options
The word rheumatism is not a single diagnosis. Instead, it is an umbrella term that covers many different conditions affecting the …
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Breathing: How Your Respiratory System Works
Your brain controls breathing automatically. You do not have to think about every breath. However, you can also choose to breathe …
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Reflexology: What Every Canadian Should Know
Reflexology is a hands-on therapy rooted in the idea that certain areas of the feet, hands, and ears act as “maps” of the body.
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Sigmoidoscopy: What Canadians Need to Know
A sigmoidoscopy is a medical procedure that lets your doctor look inside the lower part of your large bowel.
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X-Rays Explained: What Canadians Need to Know
Because of their short wavelength, x-rays carry enough energy to pass through soft tissue, muscle, and organs. This is what makes …
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Radiation Therapy: What Canadians Need to Know
Radiation therapy uses ionising radiation to target and destroy cancer cells. The radiation damages the genetic material inside …
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X-Ray: What It Is, How It Works & What to Expect
An x-ray is one of the most common medical imaging tests used in Canada today. It uses a small amount of radiation to create a …
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Angioedema: Symptoms, Causes & Emergency Treatment
Angioedema — also called Quincke’s edema or angioneurotic edema — is a condition where fluid builds up in the deep layers of the …