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… Information and resources on metabolic conditions for health care professionals Last updated … and its complications. Physical activity and metabolic conditions While regular physical activity may improve … on physical activity for general health and various chronic conditions, including weight management and type 2 diabetes. …
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… Information and resources on kidney conditions for health care professionals Last updated … on dialysis are severely deconditioned and may need physiotherapy referral. Clinical guidelines recommend that people … Many have comorbid conditions (i.e., CVD and osteoarthritis) which prevent activity. Exercise programs in …
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… Information and resources on cardiovascular conditions for health care professionals Last updated … Cardiovascular diseases, including hypertension, coronary artery disease and congestive heart failure are some of the … causes of mortality and hospitalization in Canada. These conditions affect upwards of 25% of the population. Physical …
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… Hysterectomy and Oophorectomy: Should I Use Estrogen Therapy (ET)? Decision Point You may want to have a say in … them. Hysterectomy and Oophorectomy: Should I Use Estrogen Therapy (ET)? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your … depends on your age, your personal risk, and when ET is started. Talk with your doctor about these risks. Using ET may …
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… Intradiscal Electrothermal Therapy (IDET) for Low Back Pain On this page: Surgery … Overview Surgery Overview Intradiscal electrothermal therapy (IDET) is a treatment for chronic low back pain. … our content . Media gallery Intradiscal electrothermal therapy (IDET) for disc-related low back pain … Surgery …
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… Transurethral Microwave Therapy (TUMT) for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia On this … Surgery Overview In transurethral microwave therapy (TUMT), an instrument (called an antenna) that sends … inside the prostate to kill some of the tissue. As this part of the prostate heals, it shrinks, reducing the blockage …
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… for a Mental Health Condition On this page: Getting Started Getting Started Treatment for a mental health condition often includes … for signs that the medicine is working. Some medicines start working quickly. Others may take several weeks. You …
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… Information and resources on mental health conditions for health care professionals Last updated … mental illness in a year. The most prevalent mental illnesses are mood and anxiety disorders. Mental illness can impact a person's ability to function and participate in daily activities of life. However, with …
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… Conserving Energy When You Have COPD or Other Chronic Conditions On this page: Overview … daily activities can be exhausting when you have COPD, heart failure, or another long-term (chronic) condition. You … … Conserving Energy When You Have COPD or Other Chronic Conditions …
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… Heart Failure: Should I Get a Pacemaker (Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy)? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this … Should I Get a Pacemaker (Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy)? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your Feelings …
