As the second wave arises, health officials in Ontario have predicted there may be up to 1000 cases of COVID-19 by mid-October. With the seasons changing and flu season soon here, many individuals are placed in uncertainty of how they will combat this pandemic. In Canada, there are at least 4 clinical trials taking placeContinue reading “Potential COVID-19 Vaccines in Canada”
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Achieving Blood Pressure Targets using Medications
We can not emphasize enough the importance of lifestyle management in treating high blood pressure. Avoiding excessive alcohol and tobacco, exercise, diet control, and reduced mental stress all have a profound effect on blood pressure. However, at times adopting these measures is not practical for some people. For example for someone with impaired mobility orContinue reading “Achieving Blood Pressure Targets using Medications”
The Importance of Treating High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common health condition but can lead to disabling consequences if not managed adequately. It is diagnosed when the blood pressure is persistently higher than 130/80 mmHg to 135/85 mmHg. ‘mmHg’ is the unit used to measure blood pressure and it is read as ‘millimeters of mercury’.Continue reading “The Importance of Treating High Blood Pressure”
Managing High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure or hypertension is the leading cause of disability or death in the world. In Canada, almost 23% of adults are living with hypertension, and only about 2/3rds of this population have blood pressure under control. High blood pressure, once diagnosed, can be effectively treated with lifestyle measures and medications. However, if bloodContinue reading “Managing High Blood Pressure”
Clinical trials and Side effects: Analyzing a Mental Health Medication
Hesitancy to start new medications is often experienced by people due to concerns regarding possible side effects. A list of side effects of a certain medication is usually compiled following an analysis of clinical trial outcomes involving the medication. However, it is important to note that the side effects observed in clinical trials are notContinue reading “Clinical trials and Side effects: Analyzing a Mental Health Medication”
Therapy Management: Medications and their Side Effects
Imagine having prescribed a new medication, which you may not be familiar with. You decide to do some research. You go to the internet and look it up. And voila! you figure out how the medication works, why it is used, and whether it will be helpful to you. But that’s not it. You alsoContinue reading “Therapy Management: Medications and their Side Effects”
Using Medicine at School
As the school year is fast approaching, many will face the tough challenge of learning how to manage their medicine at school. If your child has a medical condition that requires them to use it during the school day, it is important, as a parent, to know how this medicine will be managed. Firstly, familiarizeContinue reading “Using Medicine at School”
Prescription Medication Coverage in Ontario
Canada has one of the most patient-friendly health care systems in the world. The health care system here is a mix of publicly and privately funded services whereby all medically necessary services are free for all residents. However, prescription-drug cost coverage’, outside of hospitals, is something that has long been a subject of discussion. Unfortunately,Continue reading “Prescription Medication Coverage in Ontario”
Sifting Through Information on the Internet
We live in an age of information expansion. Every day, new information comes to the surface and we are made aware of it without any noticeable effort on our part. The process of dissemination of information really took momentum with the advent of the printing press, and since then it has only accelerated. Thanks toContinue reading “Sifting Through Information on the Internet”
Consumer’s Rights in Health Care
As a patient in Canada, you play an important role in our health care system. Therefore, it is imperative to know about the rights and responsibilities you have. Responsibilities It is your responsibility to Collaborate with the staff in the assessment and improvement of your health. This includes sharing relevant information about your needs FollowContinue reading “Consumer’s Rights in Health Care”