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Dr. Janet Franiek

Dr. Janet Franiek

BSc, MD, CCFP, Womens Health
Family Doctor
Vancouver, BC
Q:

Do I need a hysterectomy if I have uterine fibroids?

A:

Many women with uterine fibroids have no symptoms and therefore need no treatment. If you are having severe symptoms caused by large fibroids, your gynaecologist may consider removing the uterus (hysterectomy) as an option. In all likelihood, your symptoms will be treated with some non-surgical options to see if they can be improved without surgery.

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Uterine Fibroids

Dr. Jason Rivers

Dr. Jason Rivers

MD, FRCPC,
Dermatologist
Vancouver, BC
Q:

What is acne?

A:

Acne is a common issue for many people, and is often considered a teenage problem. Acne happens when a skin follicle becomes clogged by a mixture of an oily substance called sebum which is made by the skin. Acne involves the pimples, cysts and blackheads that develop primarily on the face and neck as a result of the sebum.

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How to Treat Adult Acne

Dr. John Wade

Dr. John Wade

MD, FRCPC
Rheumatologist
Vancouver, BC
Q:

How is Giant Cell Arteritis diagnosed?

A:

Giant cell arteritis is a clinical diagnosis and once your physician suspects the diagnosis there are blood tests and investigations you can do to confirm the diagnosis. It’s very important to try and confirm the diagnosis, because the treatments are quite significant, and one wants to have certainty if one can that it truly is giant cell arteritis.

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Diagnosing Giant Cell Arteritis

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