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… HealthLink BC Eating and Activity Program for Kids Last updated January … also consider referring your patient to other childhood healthy weights programs in B.C. On this page: Overview … asked questions For health care providers Other B.C. Healthy Living Programs for children and youth Overview The …
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… Necrotizing Fasciitis (Flesh-Eating Disease) Last updated February 1, 2019 HealthLink BC … bacteria are found on the skin or in the nose and throat of healthy people. Many people carry these bacteria but don’t … drinking cups, forks, spoons or cigarettes. Those at highest risk of getting it from an infected person are: …
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… High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hs-CRP) Test On this … The high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) test is a blood test that finds lower levels of C-reactive protein (CRP). This protein …
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… Thick and Thin Blood Smears for Malaria On this page: Overview Why It Is Done Results Overview Thick and Thin Blood Smears for Malaria—Overview Doctors use thick and thin blood smears to determine whether you have malaria. If one …
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… Low Blood Sugar Level Record On this page: Overview Overview Use this form to record a low blood sugar level problem. Fill out a record each time this … doctor. If you (or your child with diabetes) is having low blood sugar problems, the diabetes medicine dose may need to …
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… Healthy lifestyle actions to reduce and manage stress Last … hormone, as well as adrenaline, which influences your blood pressure, heart rate, eating habits, sleep patterns, blood sugar levels, fat …
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… Necrotizing Fasciitis (Flesh-Eating Bacteria) On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions … get the infection. Your risk of getting this infection is higher if you: Have a weak immune system . Have chronic … that cause a rash. Use steroid medicines, which can lower the body's resistance to infection. What causes it? …
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… COVID-19: People Who Are at High Risk for Serious Illness On this page: Overview … Getting vaccinated increases the chance that you will stay healthy enough to carry your pregnancy to term. This gives … and out a window. Ask your doctor if you need medicine to lower your risk of getting COVID-19. (This is called …
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… Cholesterol and Triglycerides: Eating Fish and Fish Oil On this page: Overview Related … fatty acids. This type of fat can be part of a heart-healthy diet. Fish oil supplements are another way to get … help protect your heart. footnote 1 If you have severely high triglycerides, your doctor may recommend you take fish …
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… Coronary Artery Disease: Exercising for a Healthy Heart Actionset Overview When you have heart … help your heart get stronger and work better. It can help lower the chance of a heart attack. When your body is in … active can also help you manage other health problems like high blood pressure and diabetes. It will also help you feel …
