A spider bite took an unusual turn for this patient, leaving Dr. Robert Dickson with several questions about why such an exacerbation might have occurred.
I recently spoke with Dr. Ben Robert, an Ottawa medical director of long-term care, who still practices comprehensive care in his family medicine office.
Pregnant patients, whether for nausea, stress or simple enjoyment may still be reaching for these products once expecting. Dr. Tom Bell explains why these substances can be harmful for babies' development and how to effectively discuss the issue with patients.
What do you say when a patient suggests you're abandoning them because you'll be taking time off after giving birth? I've got some ideas, some sassy, some serious.
Jet injectors provide a needle-free alternative to use of pens or syringes and are associated with reduced pain, making them ideal for those with needle phobia.
If an air conditioning system malfunctions or isn’t properly maintained, it can become contaminated with infectious microbes. This can turn your AC unit into a potential source of numerous airborne infections—ranging from the common cold to pneumonia.
Iron deficiency is incredibly common, especially among women of reproductive age, and we can't afford to ignore it, stresses general surgeon Dr. Duncan Rozario.
