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… pregnancy Substance use while breastfeeding For resources related to breastfeeding and substance use, see … and small group counselling is available to people of all ages who are directly or indirectly affected by alcohol and …
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… Children have sensitive skin that can easily be damaged by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation (rays) of the … The sun can also cause premature aging and damage to skin. Given outdoor play, much of our exposure to UV … File #11 Ultraviolet Radiation HealthLinkBC File #35 Heat-related Illness Canadian Dermatology Association: …
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… Tendon Problems Achilles Tendon Tear Acute Flaccid Myelitis Age-Related Foot Changes Anabolic Steroids Ankle Sprain … Avulsion Fracture Back Pain in Children and Teenagers Back Problems and Injuries Back School for Low Back …
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… weight, and get the most out of life. No matter what your age or condition, there is a type of exercise that's right … Tips: Fitting Physical Activity Into Your Day Weight Management Fitness: Walking for Wellness Fitness: Increasing … for Kids Healthy Muscles Heart-Healthy Lifestyle Heat-Related Illnesses Helping Children With Disabilities Stay …
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… a genetic condition or birth defect are higher than average. Even though CVS can find certain problems, it can't … some risks, including a small chance of causing a miscarriage. FAQs What is CVS? CVS (chorionic villus sampling) is a … Citations Akolekar R, et al. (2015). Procedure-related risk of miscarriage following amniocentesis and …
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… and Zygote Intrafallopian Transfer (GIFT and ZIFT) On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How … tube . (This is where fertilization and the first stage of cell division take place.) Here are some assisted … occurs. These procedures have higher costs and risks related to laparoscopy. And they don't provide as much …
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… of 35 or higher and you also have another health problem related to your weight. How much weight people lose after … the pylorus remains intact. The pylorus controls food drainage from the stomach. The pylorus is connected to a lower … back to my old weight through less drastic means. Charlene, age 52 I'm pretty young, but my doctor is worried about my …
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… you might want to think about infertility testing before age-related problems make it too hard to conceive. Infertility … egg supply. A man's fertility is not affected as much by age. Defining infertility is a personal issue. It can depend …
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… Prostate (TURP) for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect After Surgery Why It Is … the surgery, but they tend to leak or dribble. Problems related to having surgery About 5 out of 100 men have severe … Fitzpatrick JM (2012). Minimally invasive and endoscopic management of benign prostatic hyperplasia. In AJ Wein et al., …
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… major blood vessels in the belly. Blood clots or pneumonia related to the longer recovery period after open surgery. … or pancreas. Jaundice and other symptoms caused by blockage of the common bile duct. Jaundice makes your skin and … surgery has risks, including bleeding and infection. Your age and your health also can affect your risk. Risk from …
