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Von Willebrand Disease

… disease, your blood doesn't clot well. This happens because you don't have a certain protein in your blood. Or you … factor. This is the most common type. It usually causes mild bleeding episodes. You may not know you have the … factor, but it doesn't work as it should. This usually causes mild to moderate bleeding episodes. In type 3, you …

Thalassemia

… "thal-uh-SEE-mee-uh") is an inherited blood disorder that causes your body to make less hemoglobin or abnormal … oxygen through your body. Low levels of hemoglobin may cause anemia , an illness that makes you feel weak and tired. … stillborn, or the child will die soon after birth. What causes it? A change (mutation) in one or more genes causes …

Making the Most of Your Appointment

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Sudden Heart Failure

… as much blood as your body needs. Sudden heart failure causes rapid fluid buildup, or congestion, in the lungs and … also called a "flare-up" or "acute heart failure." What causes sudden heart failure? Sudden heart failure can be caused by certain health problems and by some things that you …

Colour Blindness

… you can learn ways to adapt to being colour blind. What causes it? Most colour vision problems are inherited (genetic) … can have an acquired colour vision problem. This can be caused by: Aging. Eye problems, such as glaucoma, macular … problems cannot arrange the coloured chips correctly. Because a colour vision problem can have a big impact on a …

Conversations that teach resilience Kids

… makes her able to jump so far? Child: Well, it might be because she uses her arms and kind of claws at the air. Parent: I used to like long jump too. And, like you, I used to step on …

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Caregiver Support Talking About Advance Care Planning

… Is it curative, life-sustaining treatment, or is it care focused on maintaining comfort and controlling symptoms without … at home. Some people may be reluctant to die at home because they are concerned about the welfare of their loved ones … You may be hesitant to have your loved one die at home because you are concerned about your ability to care for him or …

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction

… mindfulness is to not judge the present moment. This is because judgments may lead you to dwell on (or "get stuck" … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of …

Common Types of Birthmarks

… in groups. Large moles may need to be closely watched because they can become cancerous later in life. Café-au-lait … red-purple colour after a few years. Port-wine stains are caused by blood vessels that do not develop normally. They can … stains on the face can be associated with brain problems caused by Sturge-Weber syndrome . Port-wine stains do not fade …