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… Information Overview The cervix is the lower part of the uterus that opens into the vagina. Cervical … screening recommendations from the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care. footnote 1 These screening … Pap Test Citations Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care (2013). Recommendations on screening …
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… intestine. It is most common in babies who are born early (premature). Many newborns who have it go on to live healthy … when a baby is born early or when there are problems during pregnancy or delivery. Experts don't know if feeding formula … usually means having two procedures weeks or months apart. The first surgery removes damaged parts of the …
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… Information Overview Caring for More Than One Baby A pregnancy of two or more babies is called a multiple pregnancy. Caring for just one newborn is a big job. Raising … baby. Diapers, naps, nursing, and everything else that is part of your babies' lives can take over your life and keep …
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… Depression & anxiety during pregnancy Last updated August 5, 2013 Pregnancy should be a … enjoy a healthy pregnancy and reduce the likelihood of postpartum depression. Signs of depression during pregnancy Lack …
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… Cooling fluid is circulated around the microwave antenna to prevent heat from damaging the wall of the urethra. To prevent the temperature from getting too high outside the … inside the prostate to kill some of the tissue. As this part of the prostate heals, it shrinks, reducing the …
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… through cancer has a time of adjustment afterward. This is part of your recovery, and it may take longer than you … but it's important to look to the future. You might have a party to mark the end of your treatment. A ritual or … through cancer has a time of adjustment afterward. This is part of your recovery, and it may take longer than you …
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… understood. Doctors think diverticula form when high pressure inside the colon pushes against weak spots in the … colon. If a diet is low in fibre, the colon must exert more pressure than usual to move small, hard stool. A low-fibre … medicines, and in some cases surgery to remove the diseased part of the colon. How can you prevent it? Eating a …
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… disease . Atherosclerosis can affect arteries in other parts of the body, such as the pelvis and legs, causing poor … by things like high cholesterol, diabetes, high blood pressure, or smoking. Cholesterol in the blood moves into … may help reduce high cholesterol, control high blood pressure, and manage other things that increase a person's …
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… retinopathy. It is most often used to stabilize vision and prevent future vision loss rather than to improve vision … vision.) Laser photocoagulation may be used to treat and prevent further progression of: Macular edema. Focal … loss. Risks Laser photocoagulation burns and destroys part of the retina and often results in some permanent …
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… to destroy cancer cells and shrink tumours in different parts of the body. It is used to treat many types of cancer. … Memory loss. Infertility (not being able to become pregnant or father a child). Harm to your lungs or heart. In … Memory loss. Infertility (not being able to become pregnant or father a child). Harm to your lungs or heart. In …