6209 results found
Medical tests
… as the prostate enlarges with age. PSA may increase because of inflammation of the prostate ( prostatitis ) or … other tests, including a prostate biopsy. This is because other common medical conditions, such as an enlarged prostate and prostatitis, can cause high PSA levels. Check if cancer may be present when …
HealthLinkBC files
… attached garages VOCs can be released from products during use and even in storage. However, the amounts of VOCs … as the product ages. What are some health concerns caused by VOCs? The health effects caused by VOCs depend on the concentration and length of …
Health topics
… Coenzyme Q10 On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Used Risks Treatment Overview … cell of the body. Your body makes CoQ10, and your cells use it to produce energy your body needs for cell growth and … as an antioxidant, which protects the body from damage caused by harmful molecules. CoQ10 is naturally present in …
Health topics
… took while travelling through his body to his brain. "I used to think tobacco only affected my lungs and my lips. I … a date to quit and figured out which stop-smoking aids to use. In past attempts to quit, John tried both the patch and … nicotine gum, but he didn't read the instructions on how to use them correctly. This time, John was prepared. He learned …
Health topics
… laser epithelial keratomileusis (LASEK) for farsightedness use a laser to reshape the cornea so that light is refocused on the retina . The laser reshapes the cornea … tissues. No surgical cut is needed. Either procedure may be used to correct farsightedness and astigmatism at the same …
Health topics
… machine takes over the work of your heart and lungs. Because it is so invasive, the procedure can cause several complications. Surgeons have devised several new … machine. Beating-heart surgery (BHS) is unique. That's because the procedure is performed while your heart is still …
Health topics
… behaviours. Is said not to need scientific research because it has no risks or side effects. Examples of unproven … a vein (IV). This is based on the assumption that ASD is caused by an autoimmune problem. Secretin. This treatment uses an IV injection of secretin (a hormone that stimulates …
Health topics
… things to think about and plan for include: Some medicines used to treat MS should not be used during pregnancy. If you are taking medicine for MS, use reliable birth control until you decide to try to become …
Medical tests
… lower part of the large intestine (colon). These tests are used to look for abnormal growths (such as tumours or polyps … and other conditions (such as diverticulosis ). These tests use different scopes and look at different sections of the … hollow tube (anoscope) that may contain a light source is used to look at the last part of the colon (anal canal). …
Medical tests
… such as kidney stones , tumours, or infection. It is also used to look for problems with the structure of the urinary … pyelogram (CT/IVP) is usually done to look for the cause of blood in the urine. Why It Is Done An IVP is done to: … with the structure of the urinary tract. Find the cause of blood in the urine. Look for damage to the urinary …
