Family Physician
4256 Bathurst St. Suite 203
Downsview, Ont. M3H 5Y8
Telephone: (416) 635-5012
Medical Information on the Internet
Allergy & Immunology
Patient Handouts
- Allergic Conjunctivitis, American Academy of Family Physicians
- Allergy Shots: Could They Help Your Allergies?, American Academy of Family Physicians
- Food Allergy, American College of Allergy Asthma and Immunology
- You Can Have a Life Without Allergies, American College of Allergy Asthma and Immunology
Cancer
General Resources
- Cancer Resource Center, American Cancer Society
Medical Organizations
- National Cancer Institute, National Cancer Institute
Patient Handouts
- Treatment Choices for Prostate Cancer, American Academy of Family Physicians
Cardiovascular
General Resources
- What is Cholesterol, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
- Cholesterol Information, National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
- Heart & Stroke A-Z Guide, American Heart Association
- The Heart - An Online Presentation, Franklin Institute Science Museum of Philadelphia
Medical Organizations
Patient Handouts
- Angina, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
- Coronary Artery Disease, American Academy of Family Physicians
- Heart Disease and Smoking: Why You Need To Quit, American Academy of Family Physicians
- High Blood Pressure, National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
- Unstable Angina, Agency for Health Care Policy and Research
Circumcision
Latest information
- MediCirc, Circumcision Information Website
- More information may be found on our Medical Benefits of Circumcision page
Disease Prevention
General Resources
- Preventing Strokes, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
- You Can Quit Smoking, Agency for Health Care Policy and Research
Patient Handouts
- Breast Self-Examination, American Academy of Family Physicians
- Diet and Exercise: Healthy Balance for a Healthy Heart, American Academy of Family Physicians
- Exercises to Minimize Problems with Back Pain, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Food Choices to Help Reduce Your Risk of Cancer, American Academy of Family Physicians
- Food Choices to Help Reduce Your Risk of Heart Disease, American Academy of Family Physicians
- How to Prevent Skin Cancer, American Academy of Family Physician
- Immunizations for Adults, American Academy of Family Physicians
- Prostate Cancer Screening, American Academy of Family Physicians
- Stroke: Warning Signs and Tips on Prevention, American Academy of Family Physicians
- Vaccine - Influenza, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Vaccine - Pneumococcal, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Vaccines - Hepatitis A, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Vaccines - Hepatitis B, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Ear, Nose & Throat
Patient Handouts
- Sinusitis, American Academy of Family Physicians
Emotional & Mental Health
Patient Handouts
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, American Academy of Family Physicians
- Dementia: Caring for Your Loved One, American Academy of Family Physicians
- Depression Is a Treatable Illness, Agency for Health Care Policy and Research
- Depression: How Medicine Can Help, American Academy of Family Physicians
- Dysthymic Disorder: When Depression Lingers, American Academy of Family Physicians
- Somatoform Disorder: How To Cope With It, American Academy of Family Physicians
- Stress: Who Has Time for It?, American Academy of Family Physicians
Endocrine (Hormones)
General Resources
- Diabetes Information, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
Medical Organizations
- American Diabetes Association, American Diabetes Association
Patient Handouts
- Diabetes and Exercise, American Academy of Family Physicians
- Diabetes: How To Use Insulin, American Academy of Family Physicians
Eyes
General Resources
- Glaucoma, Glaucoma Foundation
- Macular Degeneration, Macular Degeneration Foundation
- Anatomy of an Eye, Medical Coding Career Guide
Gastrointestinal
General Resources
- Digestive Diseases, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
Patient Handouts
- EGD -Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, American Academy of Family Physicians
- Gallbladder Removal: Laparoscopic Method, American Academy of Family Physicians
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease, American Academy of Family Physicians
- Traveler's Diarrhea, American Academy of Family Physicians
- Ulcers and H. pylori Infection, American Academy of Family Physicians
General Information
General Resources
- Atlas of the Human Body, American Medical Association
- Choosing and Using a Health Plan, Agency for Health Care Policy and Research
- Healthfinder: Index of Medical Resources, U.S.Department of Health and Human Services
- Index of Patient Handouts, American Academy of Family Physicians
- Medical News, Reuters
- PubMed - Medline Access, National Library of Medicine
Medical Organizations
Patient Handouts
- Hospice Care in the Nursing Home, American Academy of Family Physicians
Infections
General Resources
- Index of Infectious Diseases, National Center of Infectious Diseases
- STD Facts, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Patient Handouts
- Common Cold, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
- E. coli Infection, American Academy of Family Physicians
- HIV, Journal of the American Medical Association
- Mononucleosis, American Academy of Family Physicians
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID), American Academy of Family Physicians
- STDs: Learn How To Protect Yourself, American Academy of Family Physicians
- Tuberculosis: The Meaning of a Positive Test, American Academy of Family Physicians
- Tuberculosis: Treatment of Active Tuberculosis, American Academy of Family Physicians
- Tuberculosis: Treatment of Tuberculosis Infection, American Academy of Family Physicians
- Vaginal Yeast Infections, American Academy of Family Physicians
Medical Tests & Procedures
General Resources
- Common Blood Tests, American Medical Association
- Common Radiology Tests, American Medical Association
- High Blood Pressure - Treat It for Life, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
Patient Handouts
- Echocardiography, American Society of Echocardiography
Medications
General Resources
- Drug Database, Pharmaceutical Information Network
- Nonprescription Pain Relievers, National Institutes of Health
- Antibiotics: When They Can and Can't Help, American Academy of Family Physicians
- Antidepressants: Medicine for Depression, American Academy of Family Physicians
- Antihistamines, American Academy of Family Physicians
- Chronic Pain Medicines, American Academy of Family Physicians
- Drug Reactions, American Academy of Family Physicians
- Medicine and Food: When They Don't Mix, American Academy of Family Physicians
- Nasal Sprays: How To Use Them Correctly, American Academy of Family Physicians
- Weight Loss Medicines, American Academy of Family Physicians
Musculoskeletal
Patient Handouts
- Back Pain, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
- Lifting Safety: Tips To Help Prevent Back Injuries, American Academy of Family Physicians
- Rheumatological Conditions, American College of Rheumatology
- Shoulder Pain, American Academy of Family Physicians
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - Handout, National Institutes of Health and the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
Neurological
General Resources
- Chronic Pain, Worldwide Congress of Pain
- Headaches, American Council for Headache Education Web Site
- Migraine Headache, American Medical Association
- Neurological Conditions A to Z, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
Patient Handouts
- Epilepsy - Management, American Academy of Family Physicians
- Epilepsy- What You Should Know, American Academy of Family Physicians
- Stroke - A Medical Emergency, American Academy of Family Physicians
Nutrition & Fitness
General Resources
- Achieve Your Healthy Weight, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
- Body Mass Index, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
- Nutrition Analysis Tool, Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition at University of Illinois-Urbana/Champaign
- Nutrition Basics, American Medical Association
Patient Handouts
- Exercise and Your Heart: A Guide to Physical Activity, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
Pediatrics
Respiratory
General Resources
- Asthma Information, American Lung Association
- The Asthma Management Model System, National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
Patient Handouts
- Acute Bronchitis, American Academy of Family Physicians
- Asthma: Eight Questions To Ask When It Doesn't Get Better, American Academy of Family Physicians
- Asthma: Taking Medicines Safely, American Academy of Family Physicians
- Chronic Bronchitis, American Academy of Family Physicians
- Chronic Cough: Causes and Cures, American Academy of Family Physicians
- Metered-Dose Inhaler: How To Use It Correctly, American Academy of Family Physicians
Skin
General Resources
- Rosacea, National Rosacea Society
Patient Handouts
- Diabetes Foot Care, American Academy of Family Physicians
- Eczema, American Academy of Family Physicians
- Eczema: Tips on How To Care for Your Skin, American Academy of family Physicians
- Incision Care, American Academy of Family Physicians
- Warts, American Academy of Family Physicians
Urology
General Resources
- Kidney Diseases, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
- Urologic Diseases, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
Patient Handouts
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, American Academy of Family Physicians
- Incontinence, Agency for Health Care Policy and Research
- Painful Urination, American Academy of Family Physicians
- Treating Your Enlarged Prostate, Agency for Health Care Policy and Research
Videos
Dr. Aaron Jesin
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The Jesin Circumcision Clinic
Family Physician & Mohel
Ritual Orthodox & Non Ritual Circumcision
4256 Bathurst St. Suite 203
Toronto, Ont. M3H 5Y8
Telephone: (416) 635-5012
e-mail: aaron@drjesin.com
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