Archive for 2007
Medical Moment (CHAT TV): Skin Cancer
Medical Moment was a series of infomercials which was produced in collaboration with CHAT TV to help better inform the public about various health topics around the year 1999. This specific Medical Moment is about skin cancer, a very serious problem which everyone has heard of and should be cautious of.
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Medical Moment (CHAT TV): Heart Disease
Medical Moment was a series of infomercials which was produced in collaboration with CHAT TV to help better inform the public about various health topics around the year 1999. This specific Medical Moment is about heart disease, a very serious problem which everyone has heard of and should be cautious
Stroke Prevention
June is stroke month. Stroke is the third leading cause of death. That means we should remind ourselves about the prevention and early recognition of stroke symptoms. Early recognition of stroke symptoms can lead to early treatment with clot busting drugs. That means you improve your chances of recovery
Screening for Colorectal Cancer
Dear Dr. B: What is the best screening tool for early detection of colorectal polyps and cancer? What are the guidelines for screening? Answer: This subject is gaining more importance each day. In the month of March I was at Peter Lougheed Centre, Calgary to attend a seminar on Update on Colon Cancer
Are you a workaholic?
The secret is out. It is in the newspapers. It is on the radio. It is on television. Now every Canadian knows. The question is: what can we do about it? Since it is not a secret anymore, do you know what I am talking about? Just in case you missed the big news then let me tell you what it is all about.
Dr. B talks about Hemorrhoids
This is my third video blog! Hemorrhoids are a problem which I deal with in my office. Some articles I have written about hemorrhoids: Hemorrhoids Instructions
Dehydration
It is early May and I can feel the heat. I feel dry and thirsty most days. My urine is dark and concentrated. That means I am losing more water than I take in. Most of the water I am losing is during exercise and walking 18 holes on a golf course on a hot day. Where am losing my water from? A healthy
Dr. B Talks About No Scalpel Vasectomy
This is my second video blog. No scalpel vasectomy is a procedure which I do in my office. For more information please view these links: What you should know about vasectomy? and Information
My first video blog!
This is my first video blog, as the title states. This is an introduction to this series. The next video should be coming soon with a more specific topic. Comments may be left by clicking on the video above and leaving them on the Youtube website. Thanks!
Mosquitoes Around Your Home
Dear Dr. B: The mosquito season is going to be here soon. How can I control mosquitoes around my home and how can I protect myself? Answer: At this time of the year, it is quite appropriate to worry about mosquitoes. Mosquitoes carry many diseases worldwide. In North America, the real concern is the
