Of the many things that patients fear being told by their doctor, a diagnosis of cancer ranks near the top. Doctors have long recognized that patients with cancer, as with any serious disease, are... Read More
Council on Health Promotion
Farm practices involving antibiotics affect patients in our offices, some of whom die as a result of resistant infections. In Canada, agriculture accounts for a large volume of antibiotic use... Read More
British Columbians can now call or e-mail Health Link BC’s Dietitian Services with any nutrition or food-related concerns. As part of the province’s Healthy Families BC program, BC dietitians are... Read More
CASE: 14-month-old Janine (not her real name) was referred for assessment of her “bowed legs.” X-rays showed cupping and fraying of the metaphysis and osteopenia. Further history revealed that Janine... Read More
Every year in Canada, 125 000 car crashes result in over 12 000 serious injuries and 2400 fatalities. Drinking drivers are at increased risk of crashing. The crash risk doubles at blood... Read More