Patient Lifestyle

Low-dose statins better at lowering bad cholesterol than supplements
But a garlic dietary supplement slightly increased LDL.
Electrolyte abnormalities often an early sign of eating disorders: study
A large study published in JAMA Network Open found that many patients with unexplained electrolyte abnormalities would go on to be diagnosed with eating disorders.

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Why South Asians are at increased risk for diabetes: A complex interplay of genetics, diet and history

In Canada, 14.4% of South Asians have Type 2 diabetes, the highest prevalence of any other ethnic group in the country.
QUIZ: Cardiovascular disease in primary care

Test your knowledge of Canada’s harmonized prevention and treatment guideline.
Nova Scotia children's hospital sees historically high patient numbers

Dr. Andrew Lynk said Thursday that Halifax children's hospital IWK Health Centre is seeing patient numbers higher than he's experienced in his more than 30-year career.
Montreal now has healthy teddy bears thanks to new hospital organized by medical students

Teddy Bear Hospital program helps alleviate kids’ fears around interactions with healthcare professionals.
Timing of menopausal hormone therapy important in terms of CVD risks

SOGC menopause and cardiovascular disease guideline details benefits, risks.
TNFα-inhibitor biologics for rheumatic disease linked to the development of MS

Study examines risk of multiple sclerosis among users of antitumour necrosis factor alpha biologics in four Canadian provinces
What you can do to help your patients–and yourself–deal with the trauma of pregnancy loss

Many doctors don't know how to react or cope when a patient's pregnancy ends in a miscarriage or stillbirth. At the 2022 Family Medicine Forum, Dr. Sarah Gower offered some advice.

Low-dose statins better at lowering bad cholesterol than supplements

Electrolyte abnormalities often an early sign of eating disorders: study

Poll: Doctor, do you have a family doctor?

Why South Asians are at increased risk for diabetes: A complex interplay of genetics, diet and history

QUIZ: Cardiovascular disease in primary care

Nova Scotia children's hospital sees historically high patient numbers

Montreal now has healthy teddy bears thanks to new hospital organized by medical students

Timing of menopausal hormone therapy important in terms of CVD risks

TNFα-inhibitor biologics for rheumatic disease linked to the development of MS

What you can do to help your patients–and yourself–deal with the trauma of pregnancy loss