Leukemia is a form of cancer with an annual diagnosis rate of 14.1 people per 100,000 of the population, with nearly half of these cases (6.0 per 100,000) dying from the disease. People over 55 and under 15 are the population group in which this condition is most common.1 Leukemia is a systemic malignant (cancerous) […]

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What is PTSD? Posttraumatic stress disorder is a psychiatric disorder initiated by exposure to or actual threat of death, serious injury, or sexual violence.1  In some instances, the event is not necessarily a dangerous one, for example, a death of a loved one.2 PTSD occurs by directly experiencing the traumatic event, witnessing the event as […]

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A migraine is more than a simple headache. Migraines are a complex neurological disorder that affects numerous regions of the brain. In a survey conducted by the World Health Organization (WHO), severe migraines were rated as one of the most disabling chronic disorders along with disabilities such as quadriplegia, psychosis, and dementia. What is a […]

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  What is hepatitis? Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver, resulting in short-term illness, chronic infections, and even life-threatening consequences. It may be caused by drugs, toxins, heavy alcohol use, or certain medical conditions. But in most cases, it is caused by a virus. In North America, the most common types of viral hepatitis […]

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Osteoarthritis is a common form of arthritis that affects millions of people around the world. Osteoarthritis is a painful condition that occurs when the layer around the bone and/or joint (cartilage) breaks down. Osteoarthritis can occur in any joint in the body, however, the joints most commonly affected are the feet, knees, hips, spine, and […]

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Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic condition that affects the central nervous system. Over two million people are currently diagnosed with MS across the world, with the condition being three times more likely to occur in women than in men. Often people are diagnosed between the ages of 20-40, however, the condition can affect younger […]

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Bladder cancer originates in the cells that line the urinary bladder. The urinary bladder is the hollow, muscular, balloon-shaped organ that stores urine. Although the urinary bladder is the most common site for bladder cancer, it can also occur in other parts of the urinary system. Bladder is one of the most common cancers, affecting […]

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Age-related macular degeneration is a progressive and chronic disease of the eye that is the leading cause of central vision loss in patients living in developed countries.1 The disease damages the central part of the retina, which is involved in allowing us to see objects ahead of us. Age-related macular degeneration does not lead to […]

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