A new wave of vaccine distrust – why post-Covid attitudes are resulting in decreased routine vaccinations.
Routine vaccination for certain communicable diseases is an effective public health intervention that prevents the transmission of infectious diseases. So why is there is reduction in the uptake of routine childhood immunisations over recent years?
Can GLP-1 medication reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s Disease?
GLP-1 receptor agonists such as Semeglutide (Ozempic® and Wegovy®) are becoming a household name for weight-loss treatments for clinically obese patients, with 82% of adults having heard about GLP-1 medications. However, the benefits of GLP-1 medications are not just limited to
Is the term ‘obese’ outdated? New global report says yes!
With the huge success of the once-weekly injectable weight-loss treatments such as Ozempic® and Wegovy® over recent years to help combat the global ‘obesity’ epidemic; medical professionals have called for a new definition of the term ‘obese’. Despite individuals with higher
QuickDoc’s Quick Chats Travel Medicine
Malaria is a life-threating disease caused by parasites which are spread to humans through the bites of infected mosquitos and the release of malaria sporozites. The sporozite then travels to the liver invading liver cells. Once matured in the liver,
Can taking Viagra reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s Disease?
New Study says ‘YES’! Alzheimer’s is a disease feared by most people and rightly so, it is the most common form of Dementia and an estimated 6.7 million North Americans aged over 65 are living with Alzheimer’s disease today. It is
Allergy season has arrived EARLY this year! QuickDoc can HELP!
About 25% of Canadians have a seasonal allergy, which is also commonly referred to as hayfever. Hayfever or seasonal allergies, encompass a vast spectrum of symptoms, ranging from allergic rhinitis (itchy and runny nose), itchy eyes and conjunctivitis, urticaria (hives),
What exactly is a Repeat Prescription and how can QuickDoc help me?
Have you have moved Province, recently moved to Canada or just simply do not have a Family Physician or Doctor and you do not want to potentially spend hours of your time waiting in an urgent care centre for a
Why Choose Prescription Acne Medication from QuickDoc
Acne is not just a teenage health issue; it is extremely common in adulthood with over 25% of women and 12% of men in the 40s having acne. A common question we are often asked is that ‘you can purchase
Why ‘Ozempic® shaming’ needs to stop
Ozempic® is a fairly new medication, being approved for use in 2017 for the treatment of diabetes and has also shown significant results when prescribed off-label for obese individuals who want to lose weight. The active ingredient in Ozempic®; Semaglutide,