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Swollen Lymph Nodes

… and waste material between the body tissues and the bloodstream. The lymph system is an important part of the … substances, which are then destroyed by special white blood cells called lymphocytes. Lymph nodes may be found … and waste material between the body tissues and the bloodstream. The lymph system is an important part of the …

Excisional Biopsy for Abnormal Cervical Cell Changes

… for up to 1 week. Some vaginal spotting or discharge (blood or dark brown) may occur for about 3 weeks. Most … for up to 1 week. Some vaginal spotting or discharge (blood or dark brown) may occur for about 3 weeks. Most …

Croup

… or earlobe to make sure that enough oxygen is reaching the blood. How is croup treated? Even though your child's … or earlobe to make sure that enough oxygen is reaching the blood. How is croup treated? Even though your child's …

Hidradenitis Suppurativa

… the same area. Can become infected and break open, draining blood and pus that usually smells bad. If the condition … the same area. Can become infected and break open, draining blood and pus that usually smells bad. If the condition …

Torn or Detached Nail

… an immune system problem. These problems may cause reduced blood flow and loss of feeling in the feet. Untreated nail … an immune system problem. These problems may cause reduced blood flow and loss of feeling in the feet. Untreated nail …

Harm reduction for families caregivers and friends of people who use substances

… and alcohol use HealthLinkBC File #97 Contact with blood or body fluids: Protecting against infection …

Cryptococcal disease C gattii

… care provider can test for Cryptococcus infection in a blood, lung or spinal fluid sample. Is there a treatment …

Physical activity definitions

… body. Cardiorespiratory fitness The ability of the heart, blood vessels and lungs to deliver enough oxygen to …

Pregnancy After Weight-Loss Bariatric Surgery

… your chance of some pregnancy problems. These include high blood pressure and gestational diabetes . Reduce how much … your chance of some pregnancy problems. These include high blood pressure and gestational diabetes . Reduce how much …

Exercising While Sitting Down

… you are older than 65 or have health problems, such as high blood pressure or heart disease. Getting started When you … you are older than 65 or have health problems, such as high blood pressure or heart disease. Getting started When you …