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… Stillbirth On this page: Related Information Is this topic for you? This topic has information about the loss of a baby after 20 weeks of …
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… High-Risk Pregnancy On this page: Overview Related Information Overview What is a high-risk pregnancy? Your … called "high-risk" may sound scary. But it's just a way for doctors to make sure that you get special attention … listed below put you and your baby at a higher risk for problems, such as slowed growth for the baby, preterm …
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… to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are so … aspirin. Don't start taking daily aspirin. Is this decision for you? This could be a decision for you if you have NOT had a heart attack or a stroke and …
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… Pilonidal Disease On this page: Conditions Basics Related Information Conditions Basics What is pilonidal disease? … pore, creating a cyst. If the cyst gets infected, it can form a pocket of pus called an abscess. What are the … thinks there may be another problem. How is it treated? For a pilonidal cyst that isn't causing symptoms : You don't …
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… Valve Prolapse On this page: Conditions Basics Related Information Conditions Basics What is mitral valve prolapse? … want you to have a test called an echocardiogram to check for mitral valve prolapse. How is mitral valve prolapse … people who have mitral valve prolapse do not need treatment for it. You will likely get regular tests that check how …
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… Blood Pressure Screening On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Your care provider uses a blood pressure monitor to screen for high blood pressure. A blood pressure cuff is wrapped … or a home blood pressure monitor. Who should be screened for high blood pressure and how often? Hypertension Canada …
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… Osteoporosis Screening On this page: Overview Related Information Overview If you or your doctor thinks you may be at risk for osteoporosis, you may have a screening test if you have: … rheumatoid arthritis, and Crohn's disease. Risk factors for osteoporosis or symptoms that suggest osteoporosis. Risk …
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… Access Device (CVAD) On this page: Overview Related Information Overview What is a central vascular access device … to receive medicine, fluids, nutrients, or blood products for several weeks or more. It's often placed in the neck, … used? CVADs are used to: Give long-term medicine treatment for pain, infection, or cancer, or to supply nutrition. A …
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… Solid Foods to Your Baby On this page: Overview Related Information Overview When to start giving your baby solid foods Breast milk or iron-fortified formula is the only food that babies need for the first 6 …
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… to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are so … Key points to remember This topic is only appropriate for children 6 months and older. Most ear infections clear … age 6 months or older and has a mild earache, you can wait for up to 48 hours to see if the infection gets better on …
