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… risk? Exposure to radon over the long-term can cause lung cancer. About 16% of lung cancer deaths in Canada are due to indoor radon exposure. … of Radon Scientists and Technologists at www.carst.ca . After remediation is completed, another radon test should be …
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… blood pressure during pregnancy or with pre-eclampsia . After measuring your blood pressure, your doctor may ask you … Nerenberg KA, et al. (2018). Hypertension Canada's 2018 guidelines for diagnosis, risk assessment, prevention, and treatment of …
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… child practices healthy lifestyle habits, including healthy eating, keeping physically active and getting enough sleep. … of Immunizing Your Child (HealthLinkBC File #50b) Healthy eating Creating healthy eating habits from an early age is … and stay active: Participaction: Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Children and Youth Helping Children with …
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… to it. These include aging, drinking too much alcohol, eating a lot of sodium (salt), being overweight, and not … Blood pressure checks typically start at age 3. footnote 1 After age 18, men and women can follow the adult screening guidelines. Learn more Automated Ambulatory Blood Pressure …
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… or TURBT. A tumour in the bladder may be benign (not cancer) or malignant (cancer). This surgery uses a special … You may feel the need to urinate often for a while after the surgery. But this should improve with time. It may … can be used to diagnose, stage, and treat bladder cancer. Diagnosis. It is used to examine the inside of the bladder …
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… incision ( laparotomy ). But if there is any concern about cancer, you may have a laparotomy. It gives the best view of … Expect General anesthesia usually is used during surgery. After a laparoscopy, you can usually resume normal … which type of cyst you have. Surgery can help confirm a diagnosis. You have an ovarian cyst and have been through …
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… 9 am and 5 pm Pacific Time, Monday to Friday. Healthy eating With COPD, you may have lower energy levels or feel … you used to. You may feel too tired to make or eat food. Eating healthy can help you to meet your energy and nutrient … care planning is recommended for all patients with a diagnosis of COPD. Write down your wishes or instructions …
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… weeks of pregnancy but can return to their usual exercise after their morning sickness or extreme fatigue subsides. … you could lose your balance. Stay hydrated and avoid overheating Do not become overheated while exercising. To avoid … walking are safe exercises throughout pregnancy. General guidelines Remember: Do not start a new or more strenuous …
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… work for everyone. If atrial fibrillation happens again after the first ablation, you may choose to have it done a … my symptoms for now. Candace, age 58 My doctor has been treating my atrial fibrillation with medicines. But taking … of atrial fibrillation ablation: Findings from Get With the Guidelines—Atrial Fibrillation. Circulation: Arrhythmia and …
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… can also be used as a screening test to check for cancer or precancerous growths in the colon or rectum … for the cause of iron deficiency anemia . Check the colon after abnormal results from a test, such as a stool test or … granola. Follow your doctor's directions about when to stop eating solid foods and drink only clear liquids. You can …
