3189 results found
Health topics
… blood cells. A stem cell transplant may be used to treat diseases that damage or destroy the bone marrow, such as … lymphoma, neuroblastoma, aplastic anemia, or sickle cell disease. Who is a good candidate? Your doctor will consider … transplant usually are younger than 70, do not have other diseases such as heart disease or diabetes, and have a …
Health features
… you and your family from serious and sometimes deadly diseases. When you get immunized, you help protect others as … links below. First Nations Health Authority: Communicable Disease Control Fraser Health: Whooping Cough Interior … Health: Whooping Cough Useful resources BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) Provides provincial and national …
Health topics
… acute bronchitis? Acute bronchitis is usually caused by a virus. Often a person gets it a few days after having an … needed for babies, older adults, and people who have lung disease (such as asthma or COPD ) or other health problems. … acute bronchitis? Acute bronchitis is usually caused by a virus. Often a person gets it a few days after having an …
Health topics
… them? Middle ear infections are caused by bacteria and viruses. A small tube (eustachian tube) connects your ear to … Ear? Cause Middle ear infections are caused by bacteria and viruses. Bacteria cause many ear infections. Swelling from … from draining. The fluid is a perfect place for bacteria or viruses to grow into an ear infection. Inflammation and …
Health features
… bugs that can bite people and pets and can sometimes spread diseases . A few are known to carry a bacterium that cause Lyme Disease. The BC Centre for Disease Control works in cooperation with local health …
Medications
… effects occur more frequently in people with advanced HIV disease (AIDS). Seek immediate medical attention if you … to lessen the risk of HIV infection after contact with the virus (for example, due to a needle stick). Ask your doctor … without approval from your doctor may cause the amount of virus to increase, make the infection more difficult to …
Medications
… Uses Zanamivir is used to treat symptoms caused by the flu virus (influenza) if you have had symptoms for 2 days or … for more details. This medication works by stopping the flu virus from growing. It is not a substitute for the flu … problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD) and are scheduled to use inhaled …
Health topics
… November 1, 2021 People with non-dialysis chronic kidney disease (CKD) are 5 to 10 times more likely to die of cardiovascular disease (CVD) than the general public, and the risk for … in CKD stages 3-4. Physical activity and chronic kidney disease Physical activity is recommended for all persons …
Health topics
… Ulcerative colitis is a common type of inflammatory bowel disease. Parts of the digestive tract get swollen and have … work. Surgery to remove the colon is the only cure for the disease. What are the long-term risks of the disease? Ulcerative colitis can lower your quality of life. …
Medications
… for HIV infection. To decrease your risk of spreading HIV disease to others, continue to take all HIV medications … to lessen the risk of HIV infection after contact with the virus (for example, due to a needle stick). Ask your doctor … to do so by your doctor. Doing so may cause the amount of virus to increase, make the infection more difficult to …
