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Pre-participation sports physical examination: why get one

Avant de reprendre le sport ou de pousser l’intensité, un bilan préparticipation médical permet d’évaluer le risque cardiovasculaire et musculosquelettique. À qui s’adresse-t-il, et ce qu’il contient.

Cystic Fibrosis: Newborn Screening in Quebec Explained

Quebec’s neonatal blood and urine screening program has included cystic fibrosis since 2018. Here’s what this means for babies and their families.

Hearing loss and cognitive decline: what recent research says

La perte auditive non corrigée est l’un des principaux facteurs de risque modifiables de démence selon la Lancet Commission. Ce que ça implique concrètement après 50 ans.

When to see a physical therapist: 6 clear situations

Lingering pain, injury, dizziness, post-surgery: 6 situations where consulting a physiotherapist makes all the difference in Quebec in 2026.

Quitting Smoking: Resources Available in Quebec

Médicaments, thérapies et ressources gratuites pour arrêter de fumer au Québec. Aides prouvées, programme J’ARRÊTE et accompagnement médical pour cesser de fumer durablement.

Home care in Quebec: covered services and procedures

CLSC, EESAD, services privés : comprendre l’offre d’aide à domicile au Québec, qui y a droit, comment l’obtenir et combien ça coûte.

IPS in Quebec: What Nurse Practitioners Can Do for You

Diagnosis, prescription, chronic illness management: what Nurse Practitioners (NPs) can do in Quebec and when to consult them.

Home Nursing Care: 6 Situations Where UVO Can Make a Difference

At-home blood draws, wound care, post-operative care, medication monitoring: six situations where home nursing care in Quebec makes a real difference.

Well-being after a cancer diagnosis: psychological support and resources

Are you or a loved one going through cancer in Quebec? Free resources, psychological support, support for children, post-cancer care, and best practices for 2026.

Hearing Check-up After 50: Why Not Wait

Presbyacousie, déclin cognitif, isolement social : pourquoi un bilan auditif après 50 ans est l’un des examens les plus rentables sur la santé globale.

Conflit d’intérêts en santé : comment savoir si votre médecin ou votre pharmacien est indépendant ?

Au Québec, médecins et pharmaciens doivent garder leur jugement libre de toute influence externe. Voici comment reconnaître les signes d’un conflit d’intérêts et exercer vos droits comme patient.

Preventive Screenings for Men Over 40

Tension, cholestérol, prostate, côlon, santé mentale : le bilan de santé recommandé pour les hommes après 40 ans au Québec.

Vein Treatment in Quebec: Phlebology Explained

Sclérothérapie, laser endoveineux, radiofréquence : les traitements modernes des varices et de l’insuffisance veineuse au Québec.

Hearing Loss: 8 Signs Your Hearing Is Declining

Faire répéter, monter le son, éviter les conversations en groupe : huit signes qui peuvent indiquer une perte auditive et la marche à suivre au Québec.

A new internal medicine specialist joins Omicron Clinic

Un spécialiste en médecine interne se joint à la Clinique Omicron. Découvrez ce qu’apporte un interniste à votre suivi de santé : maladies chroniques, hypertension, diabète, troubles cardiovasculaires,

Heatstroke and heat exhaustion: recognize and act fast

Heatstroke, heat exhaustion, sunstroke: recognize the signs, act quickly and prevent, especially in children and the elderly.

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