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… that full-term infants get.  Preemies also have a higher risk than full-term infants for getting severe respiratory … Infant Adaptation Date: 9/19/2023 Adapted By: HealthLink BC Adaptation Reviewed By: HealthLink BC Adaptation Date: 9/19/2023 Adapted By: …
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… during and after pregnancy by registering with your local health authority. Community support and prenatal care is … these services is as simple as connecting with your health authority and completing a confidential registration … form (see links below) or talking directly to a public health nurse. Registering connects you with public health
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… Image Primary care is the first point of access into B.C.’s health care system. Primary Care Networks (PCN) are community-based networks of health care professionals and clinics who work with the community to develop local healthcare solutions to meet the unique needs of their …
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… page: Surgery Overview What To Expect How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Excision of non-melanoma … the doctor cuts out the cancer along with small amount of healthy skin around it. The wound is most often closed with … 2, 2014. Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… They are controlling asthma symptoms and reducing the risk for future problems. footnote 1 , footnote 2 … 19, 2022. Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - … - Family Medicine Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… Therapy On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Done Risks Treatment Overview Oxygen therapy … Pneumonia Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - … Sleep Medicine Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… not give aspirin to anyone younger than 18 because of the risk of Reye syndrome , a serious illness. The doctor may … Infection Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Susan C. Kim MD - … Pope MD - Pediatrics Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Susan C. Kim MD - …
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… and feeling very tired. These drugs may also raise your risk for blood clots, stroke, and endometrial cancer. … hot flashes—are mild, you may get some relief if you eat healthy foods, exercise, and lower your stress. Your doctor … Breast Cancer Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… to weigh the benefits of stopping treatment against the risk that your seizures may return. You have a lower risk of … Epilepsy Current as of: August 25, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics … MD - Neurology Current as of: August 25, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics & …
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… In that case, you can stay awake without feeling pain. Risks Problems after a nerve block are not common. There is … Anesthesia Current as of: October 20, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family … - Family Medicine Current as of: October 20, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …