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Understanding MRSA Infections: What Canadians Should Know

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Understanding MRSA Infections: What Canadians Should Know Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a strain of staph bacteria that has developed resistance to several commonly used antibiotics. While staph bacteria have long been a cause of skin and soft-tissue infections, MRSA is more concerning because standard treatments may not work effectively. In Canada, MRSA infections are […]

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Staphylococcus aureus: Common Sources & Why Prevention Matters in Canada

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Staphylococcus aureus: Common Sources & Why Prevention Matters in Canada Staphylococcus aureus (“staph”) is a common type of bacteria that lives on the skin and inside the nose — often without causing illness. When the bacteria enter the body through food, broken skin, or invasive medical equipment, infections can develop. In some cases, untreated staph

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Prickly Heat (Miliaria): Symptoms, Relief, and When to Seek Medical Care

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Prickly Heat (Miliaria): Symptoms, Relief, and When to Seek Medical Care Prickly heat — medically known as miliaria — is a common heat-related skin irritation. It develops when blocked sweat glands rupture, allowing sweat to leak into the surrounding skin tissue and trigger a rash. Although babies and young children are most often affected (because

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Understanding Bullous Myringitis (Infected Eardrum) in Children

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Understanding Bullous Myringitis (Infected Eardrum) in Children Bullous myringitis—often called an infected eardrum—is a painful condition linked to some cases of middle ear infections (otitis media). Although most cases occur in children, teens and adults can also experience this condition. The symptoms overlap closely with typical ear infections, which is why it is commonly diagnosed

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Sleep-Related Seizures: What to Know

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Sleep-Related Seizures: What to Know Seizures occur when there is a sudden burst of electrical activity in the brain. These episodes can temporarily affect movement, awareness, behaviour or sensation. Some seizures involve subtle staring, while others include shaking or twitching of the limbs. Although seizures are often associated with wakefulness, some people experience them while

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Silent (Absence) Seizures: What to Know

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Silent (Absence) Seizures: What to Know Understanding Silent (Absence) Seizures Epilepsy describes a condition where unplanned bursts of electrical activity occur in the brain, leading to recurrent seizures. One form — often overlooked — is the silent or absence seizure. Unlike the more recognizable seizure types that involve muscular jerking, absence seizures may appear as

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Recognizing Possible Stroke Symptoms Linked to Aneurysms

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Recognizing Possible Stroke Symptoms Linked to Aneurysms Stroke is a major medical emergency and one of the leading causes of serious disability in Canada. A stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain becomes blocked or disrupted. One possible cause is the rupture of a weakened blood vessel (aneurysm). Early recognition and

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Sensory Stroke: Understanding Symptoms Linked to Sensory Changes

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Sensory Stroke: Understanding Symptoms Linked to Sensory Changes A stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is disrupted. This can happen due to a blocked blood vessel (ischemic stroke) or bleeding in or around the brain (hemorrhagic stroke). One less commonly discussed presentation after a stroke is a sensory stroke, which

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