Family physicians regularly provide mental health care for their patients. In fact, evidence shows 35 per cent of individuals suffering from mental health disorders are treated by their family doctors in a primary care setting. Yet many family physicians ...

At Humber River Regional Hospital, many axillary dissections are performed annually on breast cancer patients to assess the spread of cancer cells. The hospital has purchased two new gamma cameras to be used for sentinel node biopsies, bringing patient care ...

Mood disturbances are characterized by feelings of sadness, despair, and discouragement resulting from and normally proportionate to some personal loss or tragedy. It is when things are out of proportion that help is needed. "Everybody gets depressed. It's a normal human ...

It's not uncommon for people to encounter challenges getting access to mental health and addiction services, but it is even more difficult for Francophones. Phil Joachin and Annie Zawadi, a schizophrenic and a victim of domestic abuse, both Francophones, spoke at ...

The statistics are staggering. Statistics Canada data has highlighted the enormous extent and impact that depression and bipolar disorder, the most devastating of the mood disorders, have on victims' lives. These statistics show that for 2000 and 2001, 12 per ...

The incidence of erectile difficulties (ED) is rising. About three million Canadian men are faced with the physical and emotional lows associated with ED. Based on large-scale studies, it is clear that both the incidence and severity of ...

As the care for clients with mental health problems shift to the community, new models of care are needed. Dr. Cheryl Forchuk, Scientist at the Lawson Health Research Institute and Professor at the School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences ...

The statistics on women and the Internet are telling: women comprise 45 per cent of Canadians online and health-related information remains one of the three most popular online topics. Canadians also report that it's important to receive their health information ...

It's almost been a year since Karen* gave birth to her beautiful baby boy. Devin* is now cutting teeth and is a little fussy as he sits in his father's lap. Karen turns to her son and gives him a ...

It's almost been a year since Karen* gave birth to her beautiful baby boy. Devin* is now cutting teeth and is a little fussy as he sits in his father's lap. Karen turns to her son and gives him a ...