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Corporate Nursing Triage: How It Works

Le triage infirmier en entreprise réduit l’absentéisme et accélère le retour au travail. Comment fonctionne le service, à qui il s’adresse et quels résultats on peut en attendre.

Seasonal allergies in Quebec: understanding, relief, and when to seek medical advice

Pollen, rhinitis, sneezing: A clear guide to seasonal allergies in Quebec, ways to relieve symptoms, and signs that indicate you should see a doctor.

PAE and Mental Health: What Really Works in Companies

Programmes d’aide aux employés (PAE) : ce qui distingue un bon PAE santé mentale, comment l’évaluer et l’utiliser pour réduire l’absentéisme et améliorer la rétention.

Migraine chez l’enfant et l’ado : ce que les parents devraient savoir

Mal de tête fréquent à l’école, absentéisme, déclencheurs : reconnaître la migraine pédiatrique et l’aborder avec son médecin de famille.

ITSS au Québec : des niveaux records et l’importance du dépistage

STIs Reach New Heights in Quebec: Syphilis, Gonorrhea, and Chlamydia on the Rise. Why Screening, Even Without Symptoms, Is the Best Protection.

SLA: First Signs and Diagnostic Approach in Quebec

Focal weakness, fasciculations, speech difficulties: recognizing the early signs of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and the diagnostic journey in Quebec.

Prostate Cancer Screening: The Conversation to Have

APS, toucher rectal, décision partagée : ce qu’il faut savoir sur le dépistage du cancer de la prostate au Québec et comment décider en informé.

Office Sedentariness: 7 Simple Moves to Move More

Sitting for 8 hours a day can't be offset by just one hour of exercise. Seven simple steps to combat a sedentary lifestyle at work.

Migraine: 10 Food Triggers to Know

Tyramine, glutamate, alcohol: Ten common food triggers for migraine attacks and how to identify them with a food diary.

Digital transformation of Quebec's health network: what's changing for you

Votre Santé, Dossier santé numérique, accès simplifié aux soins : tour d’horizon clair de la transformation numérique du réseau de la santé au Québec et de ce qu’elle

Holter normal but persistent symptoms: what options beyond the 24-hour test?

Your 24-hour Holter monitor came back normal, but palpitations or dizziness persist? Understand why this happens and what modern diagnostic options exist to investigate further.

Chaleur extrême et personnes vulnérables : préparer l’été

Aîné isolé, diurétique, maladie chronique : qui est à risque face à la canicule au Québec, comment repérer les signes graves et préparer l’été en amont.

Child Bike Safety: Helmet, Road, and Good Habits

Helmet on, traffic rules, visibility: the right habits for kids to bike safely in Quebec.

Dysphagia: Recognizing Swallowing Disorders

Difficulté à avaler, fausses routes, perte de poids : reconnaître la dysphagie, ses causes principales et le rôle de l’orthophoniste au Québec.

Vivre avec l’hidrosadénite suppurée : prise en charge globale

Antibiotiques, hormonothérapie, biologiques, chirurgie : les approches modernes pour traiter et vivre avec l’hidrosadénite suppurée au Canada.

Unexplained Palpitations: The Step-by-Step Medical Approach in Quebec

Vous ressentez des palpitations qui apparaissent et disparaissent sans explication? Voici la démarche médicale recommandée au Québec, des premiers signes à la consultation cardiologique, jusqu’aux options de surveillance

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