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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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… Aortic Valve Regurgitation: Deciding About Surgery On this … Overview The major decision in treating aortic valve regurgitation is whether to have aortic valve replacement surgery and, if so, when to do it. …
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… bone density, DXA is recommended to confirm the results. Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) . The Canadian Task Force on Preventive …
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… tests you may need and how often to have them. Learn more Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Blood Pressure Screening Breast Cancer …
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… Newborn blood spot card screening Last updated October 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File … you and your doctor or midwife may not know about. Newborn screening finds babies who may have one of these rare … group of conditions found through a newborn blood spot screening panel. These disorders occur when your baby’s …
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… First-Trimester Screening for Birth Defects On this page: Test Overview How … Test Overview During the first trimester of pregnancy, screening tests for birth defects may be done. These tests … with your baby. The tests may be called first-trimester screening, combined first-trimester screening, or the …
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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 …
