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… Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Should I Get a Screening Test? Decision Point You may want to have a say in … find aneurysms that will never cause problems. This may lead to dangerous surgery that isn't really needed. People … results may motivate you to stop smoking. The test could lead you to have a risky surgery or procedure to fix an …
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… Prostate Cancer Screening: Should I Have a PSA Test? Decision Point You may … prostate cancer. A high PSA can cause a lot of worry and lead to more tests. But most high PSA test results will not … not have caused a problem (called overdiagnosis). This can lead to cancer treatments that you don't need. These …
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… Pregnancy: Should I Have Screening Tests for Birth Defects? Decision Point You may … A positive result (meaning there could be a problem) could lead you to have a diagnostic test, which has a small risk … A positive result (meaning there could be a problem) could lead you to have a diagnostic test, which has a small risk …
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… Lung Cancer Screening: Low-Dose Spiral CT Scan On this page: Test … cancer. This is called a false-positive result . This leads to more tests to make sure you don't have cancer. Some … cancer. This is called a false-positive result . This leads to more tests to make sure you don't have cancer. Some …
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… Breast Cancer Screening: When Should I Start Having Mammograms? Decision … that about 503 won't. Breast cancer screening can also lead to unnecessary biopsies. Take a group of women who have … that about 503 won't. Breast cancer screening can also lead to unnecessary biopsies. Take a group of women who have …
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… Medical care during your first trimester Prenatal genetic screening Keep in mind Wondering what's involved in early … test for rubella (German measles) antibody prenatal genetic screening blood tests and/or special ultrasounds (optional) … breech, or caesarean birth? Do you and your partner lead a high-risk lifestyle? Do you have any medical …
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… gated, or locked. Use pool covers that lock. To prevent poisoning Here are some ways to help keep your baby safe … toys and jewellery, haven't been recalled because of high lead levels or other hazards. If your child is exposed to lead, they might develop health problems and have trouble …
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… just one or two can help. Here are some you can try: Lead by example. Put down your own devices, and talk with … Make your dining table a media-free zone. Devices can lead to overeating, because they distract children from … just one or two can help. Here are some you can try: Lead by example. Put down your own devices, and talk with …
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… and poor weight gain Using tobacco and alcohol to cope, leading to potential harm to unborn baby Premature and low … is common and can be treated. Perinatal depression screening Your health care provider or public health nurse … may ask you to complete the Edinburgh Perinatal Depression Screening Scale (EPDS). This set of 10 questions will help …