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… Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening On this page: Overview … The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) recommends screening of at-risk groups: footnote 1 Sexually active … positive or who are at high risk for reinfection, another screening in the third trimester may be done. Anyone treated …
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… Early disease screening for newborn Last updated August 12, 2013 Early disease screening is a quick blood test for all newborn babies. It … problems, health problems and sudden infant death. The screening is easy. A few drops of blood are taken from your …
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… Screening for Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) On this … and family mental health or substance use problems. ACEs screening is a quick way for a doctor to learn whether a … has had traumatic or stressful childhood experiences. Why screening is done Stress from ACEs can affect a person's …
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… Heart Attack and Stroke Risk Screening On this page: Overview Overview Screening for heart attack and stroke risk is a way for your … your doctor a good idea about your risk. What happens after screening? Knowing your risk can help you and your doctor …
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… Vision Screening and Eye Exams for Adults On this page: Overview … footnote 2 Eye Care Specialists Health Screening: Finding Health Problems Early Vision Screening and Eye Exams for Children and Teens Vision Tests …
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… Health Screening: Finding Health Problems Early On this page: … the disease. For example, if you are going to be tested for osteoporosis, are you willing to take medicine or make … Heart Attack and Stroke Risk Screening HIV Screening Osteoporosis Screening Prostate Cancer Screening Screening …
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… Health Screenings: Should I Buy Commercial Tests? Decision Point … is not recommended for anyone without symptoms of PAD. Osteoporosis, if an ultrasound of the heel is used. The most-used screening for osteoporosis is dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA). All …
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… Vision Screening and Eye Exams for Children and Teens On this page: … doctor . The Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS) recommends screening (tests) to detect lazy eye ( amblyopia ), … Colour Blindness Farsightedness (Hyperopia) Health Screening: Finding Health Problems Early Nearsightedness …
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… Osteoporosis: Should I Have a Dual-Energy X-Ray … choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Osteoporosis: Should I Have a Dual-Energy X-Ray … risk for fractures caused by osteoporosis, routine screening should start sooner. footnote 1 You probably don't …
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… Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Should I Get a Screening Test? Decision Point You may want to have a say in … about them. Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Should I Get a Screening Test? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your … Yourself 6 Your Summary Get the facts Your options Get a screening test for abdominal aortic aneurysm. Don't get a …
