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Medical tests
… Autopsy On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done Risks Results Related Information Test Overview An autopsy is a thorough … was caused by a disease or from the natural effects of old age. An unnatural death means the death was caused by …
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… Rosacea On this page: Related Information What is rosacea? … is a very common skin disease that affects people over the age of 30. It causes redness on your nose, cheeks, chin, and …
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… in Children: Care Plan for School or Daycare On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Most students can manage their diabetes on their own, but some will need help. A …
Healthy eating
… during pregnancy: Follow Canada's Food Guide for your age group. During the second and third trimesters, add two … or sugar like chips, salted pretzels, candy, sweetened beverages, cakes and cookies. Visit Canada's Food Guide for … and liver products (e.g. liverwurst spread and liver sausages) are also high in vitamin A. Too much vitamin A may …
HealthLinkBC files
… B virus, hepatitis C virus, fatty liver and alcohol-related liver disease. Over time, people with chronic … with chronic hepatitis may develop cirrhosis. Cirrhosis damages your liver so it doesn’t work well. If you have … but do not give you important nutrients like protein, vitamins and minerals. What if I have extra weight? Healthy …
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… Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Glomerular filtration is the … kidney function. The eGFR is also used to find the stage of chronic kidney disease. The eGFR is often calculated …
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… Hepatitis C: Your Risk for Cirrhosis On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Many people who are infected … C will go on to develop cirrhosis —severe liver damage and scarring—after a period of about 20 years or more. …
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… Eyeglass Prescriptions On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Prescriptions for glasses have … cause astigmatism . Convex lenses or bifocals refocus the image on the retina when people with presbyopia lose the …
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… to Ask About Assisted Reproductive Technology On this page: Overview Related Information Overview When thinking about an assisted … treated. It also depends on other fertility factors such as age. You must feel comfortable that the risks of ART are …
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… Drinking Extra Fluids (Older Children and Adults) On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Increase your fluid intake to … tells you to do so. Related Information Fever or Chills, Age 12 and Older Weakness and Fatigue Current as of: …
