Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Central Venous Catheter: What Canadians Should Know
A central venous catheter is a thin, flexible tube inserted into a large vein in your body.
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Evidence-based guides to diseases and medical conditions affecting Canadians — from heart and cancer to digestive, kidney, and hormonal health. Reviewed by licensed Canadian physicians.
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General Health
Fibrosis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment in Canada
Fibrosis occurs when the body’s normal healing process goes into overdrive. When tissue is damaged — by injury, infection, or …
General Health
Pulmonary Fibrosis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Pulmonary fibrosis happens when the lung tissue becomes thick, stiff, and scarred. Healthy lung tissue is soft and flexible, …
General Health
Transient Ischemic Attack: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is often called a “mini-stroke” — and for good reason. It happens when blood flow to part of the …
General Health
Swollen Lymph Nodes: Causes, Symptoms & When to Act
Lymph nodes are tiny, bean-shaped glands found throughout your body. They are part of your lymphatic system, which plays a key …
Cancer
Testicular Self-Exam: How to Check for Cancer
A testicular self-exam is one of the simplest things a man can do to protect his health. Testicular cancer is the most common …
Cancer
Penile Cancer: Symptoms, Stages & Treatment
Penile cancer occurs when abnormal cells grow out of control in the penis. It is considered rare compared to other cancers, but it …
General Health
Ablepharon: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Options
Ablepharon — also spelled ablepharia — comes from the Greek word meaning “without eyelids.” It describes the total or partial …
General Health
Abiotrophy: What It Means for Your Health
Abiotrophy describes a process where cells or tissues lose their ability to function and survive over time.
Diabetes
Diabetic Retinopathy: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Your retina acts like the film in a camera. It captures light and sends visual information to your brain.