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.
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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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General Health 388
Heart & Cardiovascular Health 115
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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.
General Health
Retinoic Acid: What It Does and Why It Matters
Retinoic acid is a metabolite of vitamin A. That means your body produces it by breaking vitamin A down into a more active form.
General Health
Polycythemia Vera: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Polycythemia vera is a type of blood cancer, though it progresses very slowly. The bone marrow — the spongy tissue inside your …
Respiratory Health
COPD: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment in Canada
COPD is a group of long-term lung diseases that block airflow in and out of the lungs. As a result, the lungs cannot move air …
Respiratory Health
Wheezing: Causes, Symptoms & When to See a Doctor
Wheezing happens when the airways in your lungs become narrow or blocked. Air squeezes through these smaller passages and creates …
Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Brugada Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Brugada syndrome is a type of heart arrhythmia — an abnormal heart rhythm. It affects tiny structures in the heart called ion …
Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Rheumatic Heart Disease: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Rheumatic heart disease happens when rheumatic fever damages one or more of the heart’s four valves.