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… Pregnancy: Should I Have Screening Tests for Birth Defects? Decision Point You may want to have … your doctor about them. Pregnancy: Should I Have Screening Tests for Birth Defects? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 … 6 Your Summary Get the facts Your options Have a screening test to find out the chance that your baby has a birth …
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… Heart Tests: When Do You Need Them? On this page: Health Tools Heart tests can help your doctor find out if you are at risk for a … problem, and what treatment you need. There are many heart tests. Most are non-invasive, which means that your doctor …
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… Nerve Function Tests for Evaluating Low Back Problems On this page: … messages back and forth from your low back and legs. By testing how well your muscles, reflexes, and sense of … can also tell which nerve root is involved. Muscle strength tests Muscle strength tests can detect muscle weakness, …
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… 7 Reasons You May Need a COVID-19 Viral Test On this page: Overview Overview A COVID-19 viral test can help keep you and others safe by letting you know … vaccines, there are times when you may need to get a test. If you have questions about COVID-19 testing, talk to …
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… Meniscus Tear: Should I Have a Diagnostic Test (MRI or Arthroscopy)? Decision Point You may want to … about them. Meniscus Tear: Should I Have a Diagnostic Test (MRI or Arthroscopy)? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options … Your doctor or the orthopedic surgeon may suggest other tests such as an MRI or arthroscopy. If your pain is very …
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… Should I Have a Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DXA) Test? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this … Should I Have a Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DXA) Test? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your Feelings 4 … 6 Your Summary Get the facts Your options Have the DXA test to find out whether you need treatment for …
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… be screened at the first prenatal visit. For those who test positive or who are at high risk for reinfection, … testing should take place more often. Guidelines for gonorrhea The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) … you may want to consider being tested once a year for gonorrhea even though you don't have symptoms. Testing will …
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… into the urethra and take a sample of fluid and cells to test for infections such as chlamydia or gonorrhea. Checks your testicles for swelling and … and inflammation. May take a urine sample to test for gonorrhea and chlamydia. Chlamydia …
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… do a complete physical examination. You may also have some tests. This will provide information that can be used to … disease. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as gonorrhea and chlamydia. STIs during pregnancy have been … disease. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as gonorrhea and chlamydia. STIs during pregnancy have been …
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… often caused by sexually transmitted infections (STIs) like gonorrhea, chlamydia or herpes simplex virus. These cases … urethra can cause urethritis. For more information about gonorrhea and chlamydia, see HealthLinkBC File #08a … should be examined by a health care provider and have lab tests done. Sexual abuse must be considered if there are …
