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Medical tests
… For internal monitoring, a sensor is strapped to your thigh. A thin wire (electrode) from the sensor is put through … Monitoring may also be done if you have diabetes or high blood pressure or if you are more than 41 weeks pregnant. Internal …
HealthLinkBC files
… each year due to B.C.’s routine infant, school-age and high-risk adult immunization programs. Most chronic (long … B virus spread? HBV is spread through contact with the blood and other body fluids of someone with HBV infection. … Examples include straws, pipes, spoons, cookers and needles During pregnancy to a baby before or during delivery HBV is …
Health topics
… is a vasodilator. This is a medicine that widens (dilates) blood vessels. It can relieve angina quickly. That's because … These types of medicines can prevent angina that occurs during daily activities. They are not used to stop sudden … nitroglycerin. Taking nitroglycerin can lower your blood pressure, which could cause you to pass out if you are …
Healthy eating
… Spanish Document Vietnamese Introduction Eating well during your pregnancy gives your baby healthy nutrients to … sticks Get your energy from healthy foods rather than foods high in fat, salt or sugar like chips, salted pretzels, … about the amount of iron you need. Iron helps build new red blood cells and helps them carry oxygen. During pregnancy, …
Medical tests
… tissue from the body. A karyotype test usually is done on a blood sample taken from a vein. For testing during pregnancy, it may also be done on a sample of amniotic fluid or the placenta . Blood sample from a vein A health professional uses a needle …
Medications
… diabetes a certain eye problem (glaucoma) heart problems high blood pressure kidney problems liver disease seizures …
Medications
… as asthma, emphysema) diabetes glaucoma heart problems high blood pressure kidney problems liver disease seizures …
Medications
… program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. It is used in patients with type 2 diabetes. … side effects such as low blood sugar or lactic acidosis. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when …
Health topics
… developing baby (fetus). Alcohol can pass from the mother's blood into the baby's blood. It can damage and affect the … such as liver problems, heart failure, uncontrolled high blood pressure, or certain blood disorders. You have a mental …
Medical tests
… for twisting of the spermatic cord . This problem cuts off blood supply to the testicles ( testicular torsion ). Check … your scrotum many times. You will need to lie very still during the ultrasound scan. You may be asked to take a … scrotum hurts already from an injury or illness, the slight pressure from the transducer may be somewhat painful. You …
