A patient presents with a painful corn on the sole of their foot, located directly under the first metatarsal-phalangeal joint. What gait pattern would be expected and how would it affect their gait cycle?

August 18th, 2023

I had a meningioma surgery and am concerned about the risk of seizures due to scarring and the need to be on anti-seizure medication forever. I had a seizure-like event that led to the diagnosis and am now on medication. I don't want to be on anti-seizure meds for life. Am I stuck?

November 23rd, 2024

I need a consultation with a throat specialist as soon as possible. I am 77 years old, live in Cochrane, Ontario, and have an Alzheimer's husband to care for. I was told there might be a throat specialist in North Bay, Ontario, but I need help finding one and understanding the referral process.

April 20th, 2023

My stomach appears to have dropped, forming a roll of fat, despite being very active with activities like tennis, keep fit, country dancing, etc. I'm 72 years old and have tried dieting with no significant result. What could be the cause of this and what can I do about it?

September 23rd, 2024

I have Benign Fasciculation Syndrome (BFS) and occasionally experience a low-grade fever in the evenings, which makes me feel flu-like. I've noticed others with BFS also experience this. What could be causing this and should I seek further investigation?

January 19th, 2024