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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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Evidence-based guides to diseases and medical conditions affecting Canadians — from heart and cancer to digestive, kidney, and hormonal health. reviewed by our editorial team.
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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 …
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Psychosis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment in Canada
Psychosis is not a single illness. It is a term that describes a group of symptoms that disrupt a person’s sense of reality.
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Psychologist: What They Do and When to See One
A psychologist is a trained mental health professional who studies human behaviour and mental processes.
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Psychiatrist: What They Do and When to See One
A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating mental health conditions.
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Pseudomonas Aeruginosa: What Canadians Need to Know
This bacterium thrives in moist environments. You can find it in tap water, swimming pools, hot tubs, soil, and even on raw …
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Itchy Skin: Causes, Symptoms & Relief
Pruritus is the medical term for itchy skin. It happens when nerve fibres in the skin send signals to the brain that trigger the …
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Generalized Itching: Causes, Treatments & When to Act
Generalized itching, also called generalized pruritus, means itching that spreads across the whole body rather than staying in one …