Prostate cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in men in Canada, and the second most common cause of death per... Read More "Prostate cancer screening in Quebec: PSA test, for whom and when?
Choosing a contraceptive method is a personal decision that deserves complete, objective and non-judgmental information. In Quebec, several contraceptive methods are covered by... Read More "Contraception in Quebec: all options covered by RAMQ
Menopause is a natural stage in the life cycle of anyone with ovaries - it marks the end of reproductive capacity... Read More "Menopause in Quebec: symptoms, hormone treatments and alternatives
The PAP test - also known as the Pap smear or Papanicolaou cytodiagnosis - is one of the most effective screening tests in preventive medicine.... Read More "PAP test and cervical cancer screening in Quebec
Hypertension - commonly known as «high blood pressure» - is one of the most common chronic conditions in Quebec and Canada. According to... Read More "Hypertension in Quebec: diagnosis, medication and follow-up
The electrocardiogram (ECG), Holter monitor and ambulatory blood pressure measurement (ABPM) are three of the most frequently prescribed diagnostic tests in cardiology... Read More "ECG, Holter, MAPA, cardiology, electrocardiogram
Varicose veins and telangiectasias affect a significant proportion of the adult population of Quebec - it is estimated that between 25 and 33 % of women and... Read More "Varicose veins and telangiectasias in Quebec
The immigration medical examination is a mandatory step for the vast majority of people applying for a permanent residence visa, a temporary resident visa or a visa to... Read More "Medical examinations for immigration to Canada: what IRCC requires
