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… these rare disorders. Finding and treating these disorders early prevents or reduces serious health problems. If not … problems can be prevented through medicines and special treatments. Cystic fibrosis: Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an … baby has one of these disorders, but it is possible. More tests are needed to find out for sure. The type of follow up …
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… virus. How is HIV diagnosed? HIV is diagnosed with blood tests. If the virus is found, the test is positive. If HIV … are at high risk of being infected with HIV are tested as early as possible. These children include: Newborn babies of … CD4+ Count Test Health Screening: Finding Health Problems Early HIV Viral Load Test Current as of: October 31, …
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… daytime asthma symptoms, nighttime awakenings, and symptoms early in the morning that do not get better with medicine. … are does not always match the results of your lung function tests. Some people will not notice severe symptoms until … daytime asthma symptoms, nighttime awakenings, and symptoms early in the morning that do not get better with medicine. …
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… Colic: Harmful Treatments On this page: Overview … for your baby who has colic . Potentially dangerous treatments include: Gripe water. Varying ingredients are … for your baby who has colic . Potentially dangerous treatments include: Gripe water. Varying ingredients are …
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… or you have certain other risk factors. . Statins not as clearly recommended for these people For some people, it's not … cholesterol test result (160 mg/dL or higher). Results of tests such as C-reactive protein, coronary calcium scan, or … or you have certain other risk factors. . Statins not as clearly recommended for these people For some people, it's not …
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… from the liver to the small intestine . Mild jaundice in newborns usually doesn't cause problems. But too much … may vary from lab to lab. Medical Tests: Questions to Ask the Doctor Current as of: … may vary from lab to lab. Medical Tests: Questions to Ask the Doctor Current as of: …
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… your baby … A video on alternative feeding methods for newborns …
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… Hearing Tests On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To … cochlear nerve to the brain and are read as sound. Hearing tests help find what kind of hearing loss you have. The … The Canadian Paediatric Society recommends that all newborns be screened for hearing loss. footnote 1 Most …
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… Risks Results Test Overview Coombs tests are done to find certain antibodies that attack red … or Rh-negative blood (Rh antibody titre) is done early in pregnancy. If she is Rh-negative, steps can be … Rh-positive blood (Rh sensitization). She will be tested early in pregnancy to check the blood type of her baby. If …
