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… Parkinson's Disease and Speech Problems On this page: Overview Overview Parkinson's disease can affect the muscles of the lips, tongue, throat, … changes when you speak. Parkinson's Disease Current as of: August 25, 2022 Author: …
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… Flap Procedure for Gum Disease On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It … Risks Surgery Overview You may need surgery for severe gum disease ( periodontitis ) if it cannot be cured with … the roots of a tooth and repairs bone damage caused by gum disease . A gum specialist (periodontist) or an oral surgeon …
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… Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) Last updated September 1, 2019 HealthLink BC … back pain Nausea or vomiting What are the potential complications? If you are treated early in the infection, you are less likely to have complications. The potential complications from PID can include: …
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… Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) On this page: Health Tools … The most common surgery used to treat GERD is fundoplication. It strengthens the valve (lower esophageal … It may be done in one of two ways. A partial fundoplication. With this, the stomach is wrapped only partway …
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… Early disease screening for newborn Last updated August 12, 2013 Early disease screening is a quick blood test for all newborn … About one in 750 babies born in B.C. has one of these rare diseases, which include metabolic, endocrine and blood …
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… Alzheimer's Disease: Should I Take Medicines? Decision Point You may … so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Alzheimer's Disease: Should I Take Medicines? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare … 6 Your Summary Get the facts Your options Treat Alzheimer's disease with medicines for as long as they are helpful. …
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… Coronary Artery Disease: Family History On this page: Overview Related … Overview You're more likely to have coronary artery disease if you have one or more close relatives who had early coronary artery disease. For men, this means being diagnosed before age 55. …
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… Chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD) Last updated January 29, 2024 Download PDF: … to help you with COPD. You may be already taking medications. Visit COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) … which offers information on COPD programs and educational resources. You can speak to a certified respiratory …
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… Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (vCJD) Last updated October 29, 2024 HealthLink BC … been 19 reported cases of BSE in cows. No part of these cattle has entered the human food supply. None of the … autopsy. In individuals with vCJD, life-threatening complications tend to develop approximately 2 years after initial …
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… Sickle Cell Disease: Aplastic Crisis On this page: Overview Related … in which the bone marrow of someone with sickle cell disease suddenly stops producing red blood cells. This … (2002). The Management of Sickle Cell Disease (NIH Publication No. 02-2117). Available online: … (2002). The Management of Sickle Cell Disease (NIH Publication No. 02-2117). Available online: …
