Dépistage des ITSS au Québec : pourquoi se faire tester, même sans symptômes
Syphilis, gonorrhée, chlamydia : plusieurs infections se transmettent sans aucun symptôme. Voici qui devrait se faire dépister et comment procéder.
Health and well-being
Articles and advice to improve your physical and mental health on a daily basis. Clinique Omicron can help you with prevention, well-being and life balance, in clinics or by teleconsultation in Quebec.
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.
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.
Back to Work After Vacation: Avoiding Burnout
After a few weeks of summer vacation, getting back into the swing of things can be harder than you might think. Returning to work after vacation comes with… Read More "Back to Work After Vacation: Avoiding Burnout
Getting Back to a Good Night's Sleep After Vacation
Vacation puts sleep on hold: later bedtimes, sleeping in, disrupted schedules, and evenings that drag on. Then summer comes to an end and… Read More "Getting Back to a Good Night's Sleep After Vacation
Testosterone: When and Why to Test This Hormone in Men
La testostérone est souvent réduite à un symbole de virilité, alors qu’il s’agit avant tout d’une hormone qui influence de nombreuses fonctions du corps chez… Read More "Testosterone: When and Why to Test This Hormone in Men