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… Screening for Gestational Diabetes On this page: Overview Related Information Overview People who are pregnant and … weeks of pregnancy. Pregnant people who are at high risk for type 2 diabetes should be tested at the first prenatal …
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… Preparing Your Child for the Hospital On this page: Overview Related Information Overview If your child is facing a hospital stay, … children. You know your child best, so allow enough time before the hospital stay to explain what will happen. Some …
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… Regular Checkup for a Lifelong Condition On this page: Overview Overview Print this form and fill in the following information if this is a regularly scheduled appointment with …
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… Laser Surgery for Skin Cancer On this page: Surgery Overview What To … (CO2) laser. What To Expect The wound will be painful for a few days after laser surgery. Healing usually occurs … 2 to 4 weeks. Be sure to follow your doctor's instructions for caring for your wound. Why It Is Done Laser surgery may …
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… Steroid Medicine for Asthma: Myths and Facts On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Medicine helps you breathe … control. Daily controller medicines help stop problems before they happen. They also reduce inflammation in your …
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… Assistive Devices for People With Disabilities On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Assistive devices are tools that help you … of your bed, automobile, or even your bathtub. Related Information Cerebral Palsy Rehabilitation Programs for …
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… Electrolysis for Removing Hair On this page: Treatment Overview What To … to destroy the hair follicles. Treatment can be uncomfortable. The destruction of each individual hair follicle … Medicine & Keith A. Denkler MD - Plastic Surgery This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. …
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… Healthy Diet Guidelines for a Healthy Heart On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Canadian experts publish dietary and lifestyle guidelines for general heart health. These recommendations are for …
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… Valvuloplasty for Mitral Valve Stenosis On this page: Treatment Overview … Treatment Overview Valvuloplasty is a treatment for mitral valve stenosis . It is a procedure that widens … a few other things to help decide if the procedure is right for you. These things include your overall health and …
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… Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery: Self-Care for Recovery On this page: Overview Related Information Overview What are your responsibilities … artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery, including: Caring for your wounds. Taking your medicines. Monitoring your …