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… than one type of treatment. Based on a keloid's size and location, and how soon it is treated, your doctor may: … There is a chance that it can cause cancer. Your provincial health plan may cover some keloid treatments, but not … Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine …
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… mastectomies remove the whole breast. Because the size and location of tumours and where the cancer might have spread … Reconstruction Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family Medicine E. …
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… photocoagulation (also called coagulation therapy) is a medical procedure used to treat small- and medium-sized … water (sitz bath) for 15 minutes at a time to relieve discomfort. To reduce the risk of bleeding, avoid taking aspirin … . Current as of: November 30, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - …
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… child's bones, the size of the joint replacement parts, the health of the tissues around the joint, and how likely it is … Current as of: September 8, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Susan C. Kim MD - Pediatrics Brian D. … MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine John Pope MD - Pediatrics Current as of: September 8, 2022 …
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… How is it diagnosed? The doctor will ask about your child's health history and symptoms and will do an examination. … Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics Kathleen Romito MD - Family …
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… are probably taking medicines for your heart and for other health reasons. Some prescribed medicines can change your … Current as of: September 7, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Rakesh K. Pai MD, FACC - Cardiology, … MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine John A. McPherson MD, FACC, FSCAI - Cardiology Richard D. …
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… by proxy? Munchausen syndrome by proxy (MSBP) is a mental health condition in which a caregiver makes up or causes an … elder abuse. MSBP is sometimes called other things, such as medical child abuse. Since most cases of MSBP are between a … is Munchausen syndrome by proxy treated? Child protective services, law enforcement, and doctors are all involved in …
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… and diarrhea. After calling 9-1-1 or other emergency services, begin emergency first aid treatment if emergency medical personnel (such as paramedics) are not going to … Illnesses Adaptation Date: 9/14/2023 Adapted By: HealthLink BC Adaptation Reviewed By: HealthLink BC …
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… These traumas occur when a person is in the military. The location, the genders of the people involved, and their … website at www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/benefits-military… or call 1-844-750-1648. … Abuse or Assault (Rape) Citations Veterans Health Administration (2021). Military sexual trauma. …
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… disease and Pontiac fever by asking about your past health and by doing a physical examination. If your doctor … you believe you were exposed, talk to your doctor or local health unit. Be sure to tell them where you think you were … Pneumonia Adaptation Date: 6/14/2023 Adapted By: HealthLink BC Adaptation Reviewed By: HealthLink BC …
