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Dr. Maziar Badii

Dr. Maziar Badii

MD, FRCP
Rheumatologist
Vancouver, BC
Q:

Can we predict how scoliosis will affect a person over the long term?

A:

There are two main factors that can help determine how scoliosis might affect someone. The first one is the cause of the scoliosis. If the scoliosis is due to an unknown cause (most of the cases), it is generally harmless. On the other hand, if the scoliosis is caused by something dangerous, such as a tumour, this can change the longer-term picture. The other main factor in scoliosis is how fast it is progressing, or worsening.

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Treatment & Prognosis of Scoliosis

Dr. Dino Georgas

Dr. Dino Georgas

BSc, DMD, MSD, Cert. Perio, FCDS(BC),
Periodontist
Vancouver, BC
Q:

Should my dentist know about my diabetes?

A:

Yes, you should inform your dentist if you have been diagnosed with diabetes. There is a link between diabetes and gum disease so your dentist needs to be aware of any conditions that might predispose you to dental problems.

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Periodontal Disease and Diabetes

Dr. Amit Gupta

Dr. Amit Gupta

MD, FACS
Ophthalmologist
Scarborough, ON
Q:

Diagnosing Diabetic Retinopathy - How It's Done

A:

Diabetic retinopathy is diagnosed by looking into the eyes. The eye is the only structure in which a doctor can look with a microscope with a magnification into the microscopic blood vessels in your body, without having to do things like a biopsy.

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Diagnosing Diabetic Retinopathy - How It's Done