June 20, 2018 Health Policy Ottawa Public Health targeting undervaccinated population. Adults should get a blood test to ensure they are still immune to mumps, measles, and rubella.
June 13, 2018 Cancer/Oncology Many not getting colon cancer screening when they should. Half of all colorectal cancer diagnosed in Canada are too late for effective treatment. Screening starts at 50 for those with no family history.
June 11, 2018 Depression DNA testing to determine best choice of antidepressant not yet ready for clinical use. Data to be released in 2019 regarding test’s efficacy and patient outcomes.
May 29, 2018 Cardiovascular Diesase Most multivitamins and supplements are unnecessary, will not prevent heart attack or increase longevity in otherwise healthy people, but certainly enrich the supplement manufacturers.
May 23, 2018 Cardiovascular Diesase Study states exercise promotes heart heart by slowing down the age-related changes to the arterial network
May 2, 2018 Cardiology Are elevated blood pressure readings outside of the doctor’s office using new U.S. guidelines associated with increased clinical disease?