Genetics & Congenital Disorders
Seckel Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes & What to Know
Seckel syndrome is a congenital condition, meaning it is present from birth. It belongs to a group of disorders known as …
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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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Genetics & Congenital Disorders
Schwartz-Jampel Syndrome: Symptoms, Types & Care
Schwartz-Jampel syndrome is a condition a person is born with. It is caused by changes in specific genes that affect how muscles …
General Health
PMS: Symptoms, Causes & When to Get Help
Premenstrual syndrome is a pattern of symptoms that appears during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle.
Cancer
Spinal Tumours: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
A spinal tumour is a mass of abnormal cells that grows inside the spinal canal, within the spinal cord itself, or in the bones of …
Cancer
Spinal Cord Tumours: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
The spine does much more than hold your body upright. It protects your spinal cord — a long bundle of nerve fibres that carries …
Surgery & Procedures
Mastectomy Recovery: What You Can and Cannot Do
A mastectomy is a surgery to remove one or both breasts. Doctors most often recommend it to treat or prevent breast cancer.
Surgery & Procedures
Hand Transplant Surgery: What Canadians Should Know
In a hand transplant surgery, a patient receives one or two hands from a deceased donor, along with a portion of the forearm.
Diabetes
Diabetes Genetics: What Your Family History Really Means
If you or someone you love has diabetes, you may wonder: will my children get it too? Diabetes genetics is a complex topic, but …
Diabetes
Diabetes and Heart Disease: What Canadians Need to Know
Diabetes damages blood vessels over time. High blood sugar causes inflammation and stiffness in the walls of arteries, making it …
General Health
Metabolic Acidosis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Your blood has a natural balance between acids and bases. Doctors measure this balance using something called pH.