Orvil is a 71-year-old prostate cancer survivor. He regularly had preventive exams, digital tests, and blood tests to screen for prostate cancer since age 50, and about ten years ago, tests revealed that his prostate was enlarged. Initially, the doctors…
We are back from ASCO 2019, which took place from 31 May – 4 June in Chicago, IL. It was a pleasure to attend one of the largest educational and scientific gatherings of oncology medical professionals as well as to…
According to the UN Refugee Agency, more than 65 million people are estimated to be displaced worldwide, with European countries registering over two million asylum applications since January 2015. The number of people moving for economic reasons has also grown…
Keeping employees healthy and happy is pivotal to ensure optimum performance and progression of any business, particularly in hospitals and healthcare systems. Common strategies that can be taken within a company may include free eye tests, healthy food options, and…
Vaccine hesitancy has become a complex global problem. This hesitancy threatens to reverse progress made in tackling vaccine-preventable diseases. And as such, more doctors have implemented policies of dismissing families who refuse to vaccinate their children. Doctors who do decide…
The week of February 25th to the 3rd March marks an important time within our calendars, for a reason that some may not initially be aware. It is Eating Disorders Awareness Week, the pivotal international event for raising awareness…
Fertility and birthrates are among the most closely monitored indicators of a country’s economic health. A record high of 83 countries report below-replacement level fertility rates. When the population is too low, economies contract, and lead to a shrinking labour force and…
Fertility and birthrates are among the most closely monitored indicators of a country’s economic health. A record high of 83 countries report below-replacement level fertility rates. When the population is too low, economies contract, and lead to a shrinking labour force and…
