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… Dupuytren's isn't known. But some things can increase your risk. If you have relatives who have it, you may be more … to Expect Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, … Surgery Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview A laser is a highly … 30, 2022. Current as of: December 19, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - … - Vascular Surgery Current as of: December 19, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… VADs used for long-term therapy may help lower the risk of death compared to medical treatment alone. And a VAD … Failure Current as of: September 7, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Rakesh K. Pai MD, FACC - … Thoracic Surgery Current as of: September 7, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Rakesh K. Pai MD, FACC - …
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… Obesity Last updated June 1, 2021 A healthy weight is one that contributes to your overall health, well-being and quality of life. It is different for … a result of what you eat or how active you are. Genetics, health conditions, stress, sleep quality and other factors …
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… a registered dietitian Overview Registered dietitians are health professionals that specialize in food and nutrition care. They help people stay healthy, get better, live with illness or disability and … nutrition professionals regulated through the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC) . They must …
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… 2023 In British Columbia, registered midwives offer primary health care to pregnant people and their newborn babies. … birth and the postpartum period. Midwives are autonomous health professionals regulated through the British Columbia … related to maternity, newborn care, reproductive and sexual health, ethics and clinical skills. Midwifery care is …
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… Therapy On this page: Treatment Overview How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Light therapy … (SAD) 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 …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Orchiectomy is the removal of the … ). Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - … - Urology, Oncology Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview In Parkinson's … Disease Current as of: August 25, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - … MD - Neurology Current as of: August 25, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - …
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… When blood sugar levels are high, there's a greater risk for: Gum (periodontal) disease. Tooth decay. Fungal … 2 Diabetes Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - … FRCPC - Endocrinology Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …