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Protecting immune system from attack
Originally published in The Ottawa Citizen Friday, November 12, 2004 Original Title: Infection control for dummies Infection control can be a complicated matter, especially for viruses that spread as easily as the flu. The flu can spread through direct hand-to-hand contact, via airborne droplets (fomites) after a sneeze, and with contact with recently touched surfaces…
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Prepare now for the flu season
Originally published in The Ottawa Citizen October 18, 2004 Original Title: The HN factor New information and reports of bird flu have shifted attention to the possibility of a new flu pandemic. The most lethal pandemic in our history occurred from 1917 to 1919 killing an estimated 20 million to 50 million people.
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Early detection of melanoma vital
On Oct. 3, I reviewed why hyperpigmentation (dark skin spots) occurs, as well as some of the common causes and conditions. But it does not end there. Indeed, there are more skin conditions that raise many questions from concerned patients.
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Skin pigment changes have many causes
Originally published in The Ottawa Citizen October 3, 2004 Original title: Out, Out Damn Spot: Part 1 The formation of dark skin spots, or hyperpigmentation, can either be a benign condition or the development of a serious local or systemic disease. In this two-part series, we will look at the causes and types of hyperpigmented…
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Young men shouldn't ignore risk of testicular cancer
Originally published in The Ottawa Citizen September 20, 2004 Young men rarely see their family doctor (if they have one). There is a tendency to think that nothing can really go wrong in your late teens or 20s. Yet there is one cancer in men that occurs exactly when men avoid their doctor: testicular cancer.
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Young men shouldn't ignore risk of testicular cancer
Originally published in The Ottawa Citizen September 20, 2004 Original Title: The Testes of Time Young men rarely see their family doctor (if they have one). There is a tendency to think that nothing can really go wrong in your late teens or 20s. Yet there is one cancer in men that occurs exactly when…
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Breastfeeding solutions for working mothers
What are some of the problems breastfeeding mothers face when they return to work or school? What are the solutions available to help them continue to breastfeed or provide breast milk to their infants
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How to eliminate head lice, scabies
With the beginning of the school year, cold viruses, potential allergens and other infections are ready to greet our children at the door.
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Find the right birth-control method
Originally published in The Ottawa Citizen August 31, 2004 Original Title: Stop that swimmer! What do you think are the most effective contraceptive options aside from complete abstinence (no intercourse)?
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