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Promoting diversity, equity and inclusion, once considered a worthy goal, now has become imperative to employee experience and organizational success. More than half of employers say DEI would be a high priority for them this year. The following...

Patients diagnosed with advanced colon cancer have few treatment options besides surgery and aggressive chemotherapy. All chemotherapies are designed to block cell growth. Since all multiplying cells need to replicate their DNA, blocking DNA synthesis stops cell growth....

People with arthritis take medications to manage pain and stem disease progression. However, long-term use of these drugs poses risks of severe complications including tuberculosis, increased risk of leukemia, heart disease and bleeding. Here we describe how the...

For anyone who has suffered multiple epileptic seizures, medications are usually the first line of treatment. There are many different drugs used to control epilepsy symptoms and prevent further episodes. The type of medication prescribed depends on many...

Tylenol 3 is one of the most commonly used medications for acute pain and is often used after minor surgical or dental procedures. Some patients complain that Tylenol 3 does not work for them, while others experience extreme...

Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) like Tecta, Prilosec, Protonix, Nexium are commonly prescribed for heartburn, a symptom for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and erosive esophagitis. The use of PPIs reduces stomach acidity. PPI’s are also used to treat stomach...

All medications have the potential to cause unwanted effects such as nausea, dizziness, stomach upset, rashes, and other issues. These adverse effects can be caused by drug allergy or by drug intolerance. Pills contain ingredients that are supposed...

A cancer diagnosis hits hard.  Despite the stress, patients must learn about their treatment options to have fully informed discussions with an oncologist and other specialists on treatment decisions. If your treatment plan includes surgery to remove a...

Everyone wants to keep their health information private and secure. It can be concerning to hear news about recent data breaches reported by financial institutions (CapitalOne, Desjardins), health services providers (LifeLabs), and genetic testing companies (Veritas). With the...

What if you or one of your parents experience depression later in life, and the doctor prescribes an antidepressant? It’s important to understand the health risks and take careful steps to minimize them, especially if other medications are...

Are your prescription drugs not working for you at all? Medications are not ‘one-size-fits-all’. It’s important to know how prescription drugs work with your body. Knowing which ones are safe and effective for you – and which drugs...

Erectile dysfunction affects more than half of all men over 50 years of age. Psychological stress is one of the risk factors for erectile dysfunction, and accounts for 10-20% of cases, particularly before the age of 40. Some...

Erectile dysfunction (also known as ED or impotence) affects more than half of all men over 50 years of age and can have many causes. Mental health, stress, cardiovascular health and medications can all play a role. In...

Analysis of COVID-19 infections has identified that older patients with pre-existing conditions are at higher risk of severe disease. Doctors treating patients further emphasize that people with hypertension and heart disease are at higher risk of complications. This...

Elagolix is a new option for treating endometriosis and uterine fibroids Endometriosis and uterine fibroids are common conditions affecting women most often during their reproductive years. Both conditions can cause severe cramps, abdominal and lower back pain, as...

Have you been prescribed hormone therapy for cancer but can’t tolerate tamoxifen side effects? For many women, tamoxifen side effects are too much to stomach, and the prospect of enduring them for five years is not appealing even...

Over 10% of people infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus experience acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and require supportive treatment with oxygen and even mechanical lung ventilation. Multiple COVID-19 complications occur because SARS family coronaviruses can cause extensive heart...

Depression and anxiety are common among asthma patients. Stress can exacerbate wheezing and coughing and make you feel more anxious, which only ramps up asthma symptoms. Depending on the severity of asthma symptoms, it can have adverse effects...

Depression is like a rain cloud that follows you wherever you go. Not only does it affect you, but also your family and friends. Luckily, taking antidepressants can effectively attenuate most symptoms of depression. There is just one...

Medical marijuana use has been growing at a rapid rate. While cannabis has been used for pain relief for hundreds of years the evidence on its validity remains limited. Despite this, the widespread legalization and commercialization of medical...