Saxenda in Quebec: Liraglutide for Weight Management—How It Works
Saxenda (liraglutide) is a daily injection approved by Health Canada for weight management. How it works, medical monitoring, and access in Quebec.
Chronic diseases & management
Educational articles on diabetes, hypertension and chronic disease management. Medical follow-up and support at the Omicron Clinic.
Contrave in Quebec: naltrexone/bupropion for weight management in tablet form
Contrave (naltrexone/bupropion) is an oral medication approved by Health Canada for weight management. How it works, eligibility, and access in Quebec.
Xenical in Quebec: Orlistat, the pill that affects fat digestion
Xenical (orlistat) is an oral tablet approved by Health Canada that is taken with meals and reduces fat absorption. How it works and access in Quebec.
IMCIVREE in Quebec: setmelanotide for rare genetic causes of obesity
IMCIVREE (setmélanotide) est homologué par Santé Canada pour des indications génétiques précises liées à la voie MC4R, pas pour l’obésité générale. Fonctionnement et accès au… Read More "IMCIVREE in Quebec: setmelanotide for rare genetic causes of obesity
Wegovy in Quebec: Semaglutide for Weight Management—How Is It Different from Ozempic?
Wegovy (semaglutide) is approved by Health Canada specifically for weight management, with a different dosage than Ozempic. How it works and access in Quebec.
Zepbound™ in Quebec: tirzepatide and the KwikPen® pen for weight management
Zepbound (tirzepatide) is approved by Health Canada specifically for weight management, with a dual GIP + GLP-1 mechanism of action. How it works and access in Quebec.
Cardiometabolic Assessment: Evaluating Your Cardiovascular Risk
Maladies du cœur et accidents vasculaires cérébraux figurent parmi les principales causes de mortalité au Canada, et pourtant une grande part des facteurs qui y… Read More "Cardiometabolic Assessment: Evaluating Your Cardiovascular Risk
Cholesterol: Understanding Your Lipid Profile
Le dépistage du cholestérol a une particularité déroutante : il cherche un déséquilibre qui, la plupart du temps, ne se ressent absolument pas. Pas de… Read More "Cholesterol: Understanding Your Lipid Profile
Breast Cancer in Men: Rare but Real
Le cancer du sein masculin représente environ 1 % des cancers du sein au Canada. Symptômes, facteurs de risque génétiques (BRCA) et démarche diagnostique au… Read More "Breast Cancer in Men: Rare but Real
Scleroderma: Living with a Rare Autoimmune Disease
Raynaud's phenomenon, skin hardening, lung and kidney involvement: recognizing scleroderma and understanding multidisciplinary care in Quebec.