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Bedwetting isn't the child's fault
Originally published in The Ottawa Citizen March 6 , 2004 Original Title: Nighttime waterworks Bedwetting or nocturnal enuresis affects more than 200,000 Canadians between the ages of five and 19. It occurs three times more often in boys than in girls. This problem causes great parental angst and distress. Children often feel humiliated and ashamed…
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Skin infections need specific treatments
Originally published in The Ottawa Citizen February 29, 2004 Originally titled: “Common Skin Infections” Bacterial skin infections are a common reason why people consult their family doctor. Each infection has its own specific treatment.
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Burns Require Specific Treatment
Many people are unaware of the proper management of burns. Is there a need to apply creams, antibiotics, salves or natural products to promote healing? What are the first steps to prevent or minimize skin damage in the immediate aftermath of a burn?
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The betterment of the family
Deborah decided she had had enough of smoking marijuana. Last week’s column reviewed how her addiction affected her psychosocial development. Deborah was pondering why she continued to smoke four to 10 joints a day to the detriment of her health, desires and life goals.
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The betterment of one's life
A common student question asked at Canterbury High School focuses upon the melange of moral, ethical and consequential aspects of smoking cannabis.
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The upside to medical technological advancement
We are living in an exciting age of new therapies and medical technological advancement. This advancement is due to ongoing research and development in areas such as microchip design, medical imaging (e.g. MRI and PET scans), materials science, biological agents, genetics, virology, microbiology, tissue receptor identification, stem cells and nanotechnology among others.
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Have needle, will travel
Southern vacations beckon during the long winter months. Depending on the destination, there may be certain vaccination and malaria- prevention measures that will reduce the traveller’s risk of debilitating disease. Many, however, wait too long before they visit a doctor for a travel medicine consultation.
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A reader asks about asthma
From time to time I receive mail from readers asking about various medical conditions. One such letter contained numerous questions about asthma and lung disease that I wish to address in this column.
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2003's top medical news stories
Originally published in The Ottawa Citizen December 30, 2003 Original Title: The top medical news stories of the year The December issue of the Harvard Health Letter reviews the top 10 significant medical achievements and events for 2003 and their potential impact.
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