Archive for 2003
Role of Flexible Sigmoidoscopy in Office Practice
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Some Answers to Questions About Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
SOME ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS ABOUT FLEXIBLE SIGMOIDOSCOPY This test has been booked for at to be done in my office. If you fail to keep this appointment, then we reserve the right to bill you for not showing up. How to prepare for Flexible Sigmoidoscopy? 1. Stay
Christmas and New Year – The Price of Overindulgence!
Parents are happy that the Christmas concerts are over. Students are happy that schools are closed for holidays. Businesses are happy that there will be a last minute rush to buy Christmas presents. Mothers and may be some dads will be busy (and perhaps happy) doing their last minute baking and cooking.
Religion and Health
Somehow, every December, I start thinking about religion and its role in our life. As a physician, I am always looking for ways to inform my patients that certain type of life style is good for them. But I never talk about religion. I believe it is a personal and private matter. But I have written
Diarrhea
Diarrhea is a worldwide problem. It causes significant ill health and many people die. The situation is worse in poor countries. Even in developed countries diarrhea causes significant illness and death. Diarrheal diseases have been a scourge to humanity throughout recorded history all over the world.
Influenza in Children
On November 21st, Dr. Paul Schnee, Medical Officer of Health for Palliser Health Region (PHR) sent a memo to Palliser Physicians and Staff on the subject of influenza. In the memo he indicates that five children have died in UK from influenza due to A/Fujian virus. Dr. Schnee says, “As seen during previous
Lesbians and Cervical Cancer
Do lesbians get cervical cancer? Do they need Pap smear on regular basis? This is a good question. Most people would think that lesbians do not get cervical cancer. That is not true. This subject is discussed in an editorial in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) titled, “Health needs of women who have
Bowel Cancer
How common is bowel cancer? Cancer of the large bowel (colon and rectum) is the third common cause of death from cancer. Cancer of the small bowel (duodenum, jejunum and ileum) is quite rare. In Palliser Health Region (PHR), about 44 new cases of colon and rectal cancers are diagnosed each year. And
Deal should have patients in mind: Docs
Medicine Hat News Thursday, November 13, 2003 Deal should have patients in mind: Docs By DAVID FREEMAN Doctors hope that the end result of an historic eight-year agreement reached between the province, health regions and physicians this weekend will be used to improved services for patients. According
Pap Smear
How frequently should a woman have Pap smear? The current recommendation is that all women from the age of 18 until age 69 should have a Pap smear every year. Regular Pap smear can prevent cervical cancer. Unfortunately, 50 percent of Alberta women who develop cancer of the cervix have never had a
