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Medical tests
… Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview A viral test … organ to be transplanted. Test a pregnant woman who has a high risk of passing a serious viral infection on to her … check again for a viral infection. Antibody titers that get higher over 3 weeks from the first sample to the second mean …
Health topics
… of problems. Babies born to mothers who are obese have a higher risk of: Birth defects, such as a heart defect or neural … during labour and delivery. Mothers who are obese have a higher risk of: Problems during pregnancy, such as high …
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… who have a family history of sudden cardiac death have a higher risk for sudden cardiac death. footnote 1 Some other health … diet. Eat more fruits and vegetables and other high-fibre foods. Exercise for at least 30 minutes on most, …
Medications
… those younger than 2 years of age, because of the risk of serious side effects. How To Use Read the Medication … pressure regularly and tell your doctor if the results are high. Your doctor may control your blood pressure with … especially of: liver disease chest pain/heart attack high blood pressure stroke recent surgery/injury …
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… and what is reality. For example, help them see that their behaviour did not cause a divorce, or that they are not … and what is reality. For example, help them see that their behaviour did not cause a divorce, or that they are not …
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… Children who don't get enough sleep over time can have behaviour problems and trouble learning. They may become … Children who don't get enough sleep over time can have behaviour problems and trouble learning. They may become …
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… is a condition that runs in families. It causes very high levels of cholesterol . This condition can cause a … a disorder. For example, your doctor may check for: Very high cholesterol levels. For example, LDL cholesterol might … mmol/L or more for an adult. footnote 1 A family history of high cholesterol. A family history of early coronary artery …
Medications
… and your specific health needs. Warning Codeine has a risk for abuse and addiction, which can lead to overdose and … how to treat it. The risk for severe breathing problems is higher when you start this medication and after a dose … months of pregnancy. Also, using it for a long time or in high doses near the expected delivery date may harm the …
Healthy eating
… support your health. You may need to choose foods that are higher in calories, eat larger amounts, or eat more often to get enough calories to prevent weight loss. Examples of higher calorie foods include avocados, higher fat dairy … to fight infection. During this time, you are at increased risk for food borne illness (also called food poisoning). To …
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… The telltale signs of smallpox are severe illness with a high fever, then a body rash. Symptoms appear about 12 days … the disease had been wiped out. Because there is a slight risk of serious reactions and even death from the smallpox … are the symptoms? The first symptoms of smallpox include a high fever, fatigue, a headache, and a backache. After 2 to …
