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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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Normal changes in memory occur with aging, but it is important to recognize changes that require further assessment. Alzheimer’s Disease changes may include: poor judgement and decision making, new problems with words in speaking or writing, changes in mood and … Continue reading →