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… (parvovirus infection) Last updated October 29, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 54 Download PDF Document English … Wash your hands often. For more information, please visit HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of … anemia or a weakened immune system, you should tell your health care provider that you have been in contact with …
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… curing the illness? Has a legal document to express these health care wishes—called an advance care plan —been … a concern for family members who are elderly or who have health problems of their own. You may be reluctant to live … for hospice palliative care varies by province. Check your health plan for specific information about what services are …
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… out the medical test information form . How It Is Done The health professional drawing your blood will: Wrap an elastic … Also, your doctor will evaluate your results based on your health and other factors. This means that a value that falls … results with you in relation to your symptoms and past health. High values High values of homocysteine may be …
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… It is probably most useful to first learn about RPE with a health professional, such as an exercise physiologist or … will vary depending upon your cardiac history and current health status. Your health professionals' recommendations for an acceptable …
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… ephedrine, phenylephrine, or oxymetazoline in them. Natural health products. These include black cohosh, St. John's … pain relievers, and stomach medicines. Include natural health products. Update your list if you start a new … all of these in allergy medicines, nose sprays, and natural health products too. Do not take medicines, such as cold …
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… your pregnancy more often than usual. Depending on your health and the health of your baby, your doctor may recommend having your … Labour Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family …
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… anemia of chronic disease if: You have a chronic disease or health problem that's known to cause anemia. Your symptoms … chronic disease (ACD) is most often treated by treating the health problem that caused it. For example, treating … Disease Current as of: September 8, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Martin J. Gabica MD - …
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… diagnosed? Your doctor will ask questions about your past health and your symptoms and may order tests to confirm the … Headaches Meningitis Mononucleosis (Mono) Shingles Travel Health West Nile Virus Current as of: October 31, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… Substance Use Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Patrice Burgess MD - Family … and Addiction Christine R. Maldonado PhD - Behavioral Health Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Patrice Burgess MD - Family …
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… be done, or what the results will mean. How It Is Done A health professional uses a needle to take a blood sample, … doctor will also look at your results based on your age, health, and other factors. A value that isn't in the normal … the Doctor Current as of: September 7, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Rakesh K. Pai MD, FACC - …