Category: Further Education

Dysphagia or swallowing difficulties can make it challenging to ingest food or beverages. Dysphagia can occur due to health conditions, including stroke, multiple sclerosis, mouth or throat cancer, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Inflammatory conditions like eosinophilic esophagitis can also cause it. Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic immune disorder

March is National Kidney Month which spotlights the need for comprehensive treatment for those with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Kidney disease is a life-changing diagnosis. Chronic kidney disease involves a gradual loss of kidney function that can culminate in the need for dialysis or a kidney transplant. It is a

March 24th is World Tuberculosis (TB) Day. The World Health Organization reports that the global TB burden has grown in recent years, with approximately 10.6 million people contracting TB in 2021, and approximately 1.6 million people dying from it. In Canada, approximately 2,000 people were diagnosed with TB, and Saudi Arabia reported approximately 3,000 cases. 

Vitamin B12 is an essential nutrient that your body needs for processes like DNA synthesis, energy production, and central nervous system function. Even though the vitamin is found in many foods, B12 insufficiency and deficiency are relatively common. How prevalent is B12 deficiency? Vitamin B12 deficiency is a relatively prevalent

Depression is a common disorder, and physicians and healthcare workers are especially at risk. A recent 2021 CMA National Physician Health Survey found that 48 percent of physicians are positive for depression, while 36 percent have thought about suicide at some point. Of those, 14 percent thought about it in the last 12

Low testosterone is a sensitive issue, especially in a patient who is hoping to start a family. Providers should understand the realities of the condition, as well as what steps a patient will need to take after diagnosis. A multidisciplinary approach to care involving collaboration between healthcare providers and fertility

March is colorectal awareness month. Let’s explore its prevalence and impact on the Canadian and Saudi populations.  What Is Colorectal Cancer?  Colorectal cancer refers to the presence of malignant cells in the colon or rectum. Colon cancer and rectal cancer are grouped together because the tissue of the two organs

Women’s struggle for gender equality has a long and radical history. In fact, the fight for women’s rights began in the early 1900s, which saw the celebration of the first National Women’s Day in the United States. It was intended to honour the women who bravely raised their voices against

Obesity is a complex, chronic, progressive condition that warrants a holistic treatment approach. In recent years, the prevalence of obesity has shown a persistent upward trend. Obesity is now a global concern – approximately one billion people worldwide are expected to be living with obesity by 2030. In Canada alone,

While cervical cancer was once a leading cause of cancer death, the combined efforts of increased education, screening, research, and prevention methods have significantly reduced its impact among women worldwide. Still, according to the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS), an estimated 1,450 women were diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2022, with 380