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Dr. Barra O'Briain

Dr. Barra O'Briain

MDCM FCFP
Family Doctor
Vancouver, BC
Q:

Can a woman have a vaginal birth ;if she has had a C-section in the past?

A:

More and more now it's quite common for women to want to have a vaginal birth after a caesarian section.

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Vaginal Births After Having Previous C-Sections

Dr. Richard Bebb

Dr. Richard Bebb

MD, ABIM, FRCPC
Endocrinologist
Victoria, BC
Q:

Does pre-diabetes always lead to diabetes?

A:

No, having pre-diabetes does not necessarily mean you will end up with full-blown diabetes. That being said, if you have risk factors that are causing pre-diabetes and you do nothing to treat these with your doctor's suggestions, you are likely to end up with a diabetes diagnosis. However, if you work hard to correct some of the risks factors causing your pre-diabetes (such as weight loss, and better diet and activity), it is possible to reverse the risk and correct your pre-diabetes.

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Pre-Diabetes Treatment

Dr. Dean Johnston

Dr. Dean Johnston

MD, MHSc, FRCPC
Neurologist
Vancouver, BC
Q:

What treatment is used for stroke patients?

A:

If a person is having a stroke and they head to the emergency room right away for treatment, there is a medication that may help break down the blood clots in the body. The medication is called tPA, however it has to be given within the first 4.5 hours following the onset of stroke symptoms, so it is vital to get to the hospital right away to have the proper tests done and to have the opportunity to get this treatment is needed.

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What Medications are Right for Stroke Patients

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