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… at high risk for having one. If you have coronary artery disease, heart failure, or a problem with the structure or … at high risk for having one. If you have coronary artery disease, heart failure, or a problem with the structure or …
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… skin (xanthomas). These symptoms may be caused by a genetic disease that causes very high cholesterol levels. … et al. (2002). Third Report of the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) Expert Panel on Detection, Evaluation, … Cholesterol in Adults (Adult Treatment Panel III) (NIH Publication No. 02–5215). Bethesda, MD: National Institutes of …
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… thyroid tissue. Abnormal: The biopsy sample shows thyroid disease (such as inflammation of the thyroid gland), thyroid … thyroid tissue. Abnormal: The biopsy sample shows thyroid disease (such as inflammation of the thyroid gland), thyroid …
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… this period, an HIV-infected person can still spread the disease, even though a test will not detect any antibodies … Simple/rapid assays This test does not require sophisticated equipment to perform and can be used in the laboratory … Simple/rapid assays This test does not require sophisticated equipment to perform and can be used in the laboratory …
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… as increased coughing, wheezing, pneumonia and asthma Heart disease Stroke Nasal sinus cancer Lung cancer Emphysema … may impact brain development. Emerging research indicates that exposure to nicotine during pregnancy may impact …
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… Vietnamnese What is malaria? Malaria is a very serious disease caused by different Plasmodium species. These tiny … to Canada from at risk areas will need anti-malaria medication when visiting or returning to at risk areas.y How can … malaria in the area you plan to visit. If anti-malaria medications are recommended, you will receive a prescription. …
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… of getting the virus depends on the season of travel, location, length of stay and types of activities you do. … in behavior. Currently, there is no drug treatment for the disease. Japanese encephalitis virus spreads to people from … prevention: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/insect-bite-prevention.html . Travel Series Health …
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… rivers, or streams and many groundwater sources may contain disease-causing “germs.” The germs, called pathogens, can … illnesses can lead to severe reactions and serious complications, including death. Water-borne infections can spread … presence of “fecal coliform” or E. Coli bacteria, an indicator of human or animal waste A flood, fire, earthquake or …
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… such as patch or gum Prescription smoking cessation medications BC Children's Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre … Line to provide faster and easier access to life-saving medication for opioid-use disorder and same-day care. This … online chat and text. Toward the Heart The BC Centre for Disease Control harm reduction program offers resources to …
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… Document Vietnamese Immunizations protect against serious diseases, however they can also cause discomfort. One way to …