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Medical tests
… Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Related Information Test Overview A potassium test measures how much … juice, and squash. A balanced diet has enough potassium for the body's needs. But if your levels get low, it can … doctor will also look at your results based on your age, health, and other factors. A value that isn't in the normal …
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… (Lung) Nodules On this page: Related Information What are pulmonary (lung) … blood vessels that clump together, like an arteriovenous malformation. Being exposed to or breathing in harmful … symptoms, do a physical examination, and review your past health. Look at your X-rays or CT scan to find out the size, …
Medical tests
… Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Related Information Test Overview Thyroid antibody tests measure the … destroy thyroid tissue can lead to hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid). Antibodies that make the cells produce … test, unless your doctor tells you to. How It Is Done A health professional uses a needle to take a blood sample, …
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… Important paperwork for newborns Last updated August 2, 2013 Find out about registering your baby's birth and signing up for various benefits. On this page: Birth registration … coverage under your medical number. Visit the Ministry of Health website for more information about baby enrolment in …
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… Smoking Cigars and Pipes On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Cigars and pipe tobacco are harmful and … to smoking. They're addictive. They can cause serious health problems. Smoking cigars and pipes can increase the … and pipes may increase the risk of heart disease. Related Information Quitting Smoking Current as of: March 22, …
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… Preparing your toddler for healthcare visits Last updated August 11, 2013 Your toddler … Here's some advice to make those trips less stressful for both of you: Talk to your toddler about what's …
Medications
… Brand Name(s): Combivent UDV Important: How To Use This Information This is a summary and does NOT have all possible … advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or …
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… Common Brand Name(s): Stemetil Important: How To Use This Information This is a summary and does NOT have all possible … advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or …
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… Brand Name(s): Fosavance Important: How To Use This Information This is a summary and does NOT have all possible … advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or …
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… Brand Name(s): Ventolin HFA Important: How To Use This Information This is a summary and does NOT have all possible … advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or …
