To help Ontarians get better healthcare faster, Registered Nurses will be able to prescribe certain medications as of June 2024. Find out what they are to stay on top of your healthcare.
Dr. Elisabeth Crisci at Pacifica MD walked me through the process of diagnosing migraines, from before a patient walks in the door continuing on to treatment.
Many provinces across Canada are considering making the move to HPV screening rather than conducting pap smears to identify patients at risk for cervical cancer.
Herpes, while incurable, does not affect overall physical well being aside from a general feeling of discomfort. Often, the psychological distress of an STD diagnosis is worse than the herpes virus itself.
Telehealth has become an important alternative to the E.R. for non-urgent matters. Explore your options for accessing your provincial telemedicine system.
British Columbia aims to help people control their reproductive health with the announcement of an initiative to cover all prescription birth control via provincial medicare.
As our healthcare system evolves, the role of the pharmacist is expanding across Canada. Read more about how they are using tech and innovative thinking to help Canadians manage their health.
A breakthrough study that looked at hundreds of thousands of medical records found a strong connection between severe viral infections and the risk of developing diseases like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and ALS.
Medical research can be challenging to understand, and yet so many of us rely upon Dr. Google to research diagnoses, symptoms and diseases. Keep this guide to understanding medical research handy as you become more knowledgeable about your healthcare.