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Bell “Let’s Talk” Day
Today is Bell ‘Let’s Talk’ Day. You have probably seen this event advertised on social media, radio, and television. This is a day to open the dialogue on mental illness. One of the concerns we address at Charlton Health is … Continue reading
Do you know the risk factors for contracting Hepatitis C?
Do you know the risk factors for contracting Hepatitis C? Hepatitis C is a blood to blood transmitted virus that we can now cure at 95-99%. If you have any of the following risk factors, please ask your family to … Continue reading
Raynaud’s Phenomenon is more than cold hands and feet
In our cold winter weather, many people complain of cold hands and feet with reduced circulation to these areas. Often the skin will be whiter than normal and quickly normalizes once warmed. Raynaud’s Phenomenon is a level beyond this whereby … Continue reading
Connecting With The Community
Our pharmacist Carolyn Whiskin is asked to speak at many professional conferences along with presenting at community forums for the general public. On Monday Jan. 15, Carolyn will be addressing the Men’s Probis Club in Burlington Ontario promoting the aspect … Continue reading
New Shingles vaccine to be launched this month
Shingrix is a shingles vaccine that will offer greater protection against shingles than our current vaccine, Zostavax. One of its advantages is that it is extremely effective regardless of the age it is administered, offering over 90% protection in those over … Continue reading
Do you suffer from dry nose?
The lining of the nose needs to be kept moist to prevent “cracking” of the lining of the nasal passages which can lead to discomfort and bleeding. This problem is more prevalent in our dry winter months. Some patients who autoimmune … Continue reading
Do You Have Dry Eyes?
Dry eyes can be caused by many things: from too much “screen time” being on your computer or tablet, to auto-immune conditions. There is a 30% incidence in dry eye in people over age 50. There are three layers to … Continue reading
Fruits and Fruit Juices Affecting Medications
It is well known that even 1/2 a grapefruit or one glass of juice can reduce an enzyme called cytochrome P450 (CYP 450) by 50% for up to 24 hours. This is important because some medications such as atorvastatin, amlodipine, carbamazepine … Continue reading
A New Treatment For Psoriasis Available Now
Last Thursday, the first dose in Canada of a new biologic treatment for psoriasis was injected at Charlton Health. Guselkumab is marketed under the name of Tremfya and is approved by Health Canada for moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. It … Continue reading
New Hormonal Option For Treating Menopausal Symptoms
In April of 2017 a new form of hormone therapy was approved by Health Canada for women with an intact uterus. It has already been in the United States for over a year. When giving systemic doses of estrogen for … Continue reading