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Pancreatic cancer: A promising breakthrough that almost doubles survival

Cancer du pancréas : un médicament expérimental ravive l’espoir. On démêle les faits, les nuances et les signes à surveiller.

Qualité de l’air et asthme : se protéger en ville et lors des feux de forêt

Air quality, wildfires, smog: understanding the risks for people with asthma and COPD, and adopting the right reflexes.

Kinesiologist or Physiotherapist: Who to Consult for What

Kinesiologist or Physical Therapist: Scope of Practice, Access, Reimbursement, and the Right Option for Your Needs in Quebec.

Men's Health: The Annual Check-up After 40, How-To Guide

Pourquoi les hommes consultent moins, ce que devrait couvrir un bilan annuel après 40 ans et comment l’aborder concrètement au Québec.

Preventing Drowning in Children: The Golden Rules

La noyade chez les jeunes enfants est silencieuse et rapide. Voici les 4 piliers de prévention que tout parent au Québec devrait connaître avant l’été 2026.

Migraine or tension headache: how to tell the difference

Migraine, céphalée de tension, céphalée de Horton : reconnaître les caractéristiques de chacune et identifier les signes d’alarme.

Intravenous Vitamin Therapy – IV Therapy or «Myers' Cocktail"

Myers' cocktail, vitamin infusions, intravenous vitamin C: four professional orders in Quebec and recent scientific literature advise against these practices in healthy individuals.

Ebola and new Canadian border measures: what Quebec travelers and employers need to know

Le Canada renforce ses mesures frontalières contre Ebola. Quarantaine de 21 jours, suspension des documents d’immigration, surveillance des symptômes : ce que les voyageurs et employeurs québécois doivent

Hidradenitis suppurativa: symptoms and treatment in Quebec

Hidradenitis suppurativa (Verneuil's disease): symptoms, Hurley stages, treatments, and when to consult in Quebec. Average diagnostic delay of 7 to 10 years.

Vaping among adolescents: what parents should know

Flavors, hidden nicotine, effects on the adolescent brain: vaping among young people in Quebec, what parents need to know and how to approach the subject.

Quitting Smoking: 5 Proven Methods in Quebec

Nicotine replacement therapy, varenicline, behavioral support: the five proven methods to quit smoking, with free resources in Quebec.

Virus Ebola : ce que les Québécois doivent savoir aujourd’hui

Virus Ebola au Québec : ce qu’il faut comprendre de l’épidémie actuelle en RDC, des vaccins, du risque pour les voyageurs et du rôle du médecin de famille.

Strength Training and Family Medicine: Why Your Doctor Should Talk About It

Le renforcement musculaire est un déterminant majeur de santé. Pourquoi votre médecin de famille au Québec devrait l’aborder en consultation.

Mounjaro in Quebec: The Complete Guide

Mounjaro (tirzepatide) in Quebec: indications, how it works, side effects, cost, and medical support from our Omicron team.

Cryptogenic Stroke: When the Heart Hides the Cause of an Unexplained Stroke

Près d’un AVC sur quatre demeure inexpliqué après les investigations standards. Comprendre le concept d’AVC cryptogénique et pourquoi la surveillance cardiaque prolongée joue un rôle clé dans la

150 minutes of physical activity per week: What does that actually mean?

The Canadian Guidelines recommend 150 minutes of moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity per week. How to measure intensity and create a realistic weekly routine.

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