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… diseases or ongoing (chronic) health problems like high blood pressure or diabetes, then your chances of having … medical information file. This includes an ongoing record of your: Health professionals' names and numbers. … such as pacemaker use or chronic disease diagnosis. Private health insurance policy and payment receipts. Write …
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… away of nerve cells (motor neurons) in the brain and spinal cord. These nerve cells control the muscles that allow … away of nerve cells (motor neurons) in the brain and spinal cord. These nerve cells control the muscles that allow …
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… discs from absorbing all the nutrients they need from the blood. This can make an injured disc more likely. Being … the vertebrae that forms a protective arch over the spinal cord. A procedure called a laminotomy removes some of the … the vertebrae that forms a protective arch over the spinal cord. A procedure called a laminotomy removes some of the …
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… sooner. Medicines you take . Certain medicines, such as blood thinners (anticoagulants), medicines that suppress the … program. Check with your provincial health plan or private health insurance company to see what mental health … sooner. Medicines you take . Certain medicines, such as blood thinners (anticoagulants), medicines that suppress the …
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… treatments cost and whether your provincial health plan or private insurance will pay for them. Decide what you can … concerns, and next steps. Your Summary Here's a record of your answers. You can use it to talk with your … them. Infertility: Should I Have Treatment? Here's a record of your answers. You can use it to talk with your …
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… a lot. It is rarely covered by provincial health plans or private health insurance. FAQs What is laser surgery for … concerns, and next steps. Your Summary Here's a record of your answers. You can use it to talk with your … Nearsightedness: Should I Have Laser Surgery? Here's a record of your answers. You can use it to talk with your …
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… chewing on those that are dangerous, such as electrical cords or window sills that have lead paint. Give your baby … chewing on those that are dangerous, such as electrical cords or window sills that have lead paint. Give your baby …
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… animal feces. Rabies . This can affect the brain and spinal cord. It is nearly always fatal if not treated before … animal feces. Rabies . This can affect the brain and spinal cord. It is nearly always fatal if not treated before …
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… strong. The timing and type of rehab exercises may vary according to your doctor's or physiotherapist's preferences. … Stretching exercises. Keep your Achilles tendon (heel cord) flexible while your ankle heals. Strengthening … strong. The timing and type of rehab exercises may vary according to your doctor's or physiotherapist's preferences. …
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… MRI scan. This means that you have a dye injected into your bloodstream, through an I.V. . The dye makes certain areas … and narrowing of the spinal canal that pushes on the spinal cord. The test can also show if a herniated disc is putting … concerns, and next steps. Your Summary Here's a record of your answers. You can use it to talk with your …