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… care is paid for in different ways across Canada. If you are considering hospice palliative care, it is important … your home may be covered by your provincial or territorial health care plan as part of a home care program. But the … may not always include the cost of medicines and equipment used in home care. There may also be restrictions on the …
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… Overview Overview Paget's disease can cause complications such as: Osteoarthritis . Paget's disease … complication of Paget's disease. Severe bone pain and swelling of tissue around the bone are the most common … of Bone Current as of: September 8, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - …
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… condition is treatable. So it is important to get tested if you think you have been exposed. Early detection and … is getting worse and when to start treatment. The Public Health Agency of Canada says you should consider getting … under the influence of alcohol or drugs (you may not have used protection). Tested positive for another sexually …
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… of how a person's pulse changes over time. Your doctor uses a number system to rate your pulse. Your doctor will … pressure cuffs to check for poor blood flow in the toes. Segmental leg pressures Arterial pressure can be estimated in … Disease Current as of: September 7, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Rakesh K. Pai MD, FACC - …
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… Sugar Testing Times Form On this page: Overview Overview If you have diabetes, talk with your health professional (if you haven't already) about how often you need to test your blood sugar level. Use this form to record the times that you should test and …
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… condition in which muscles are tight or stiff. For example, your hand may stay clenched in a fist or your knee may be … interfere with your ability to move, speak, or walk. What causes it? Spasticity usually occurs because of damage to the … (MS) Stroke Adaptation Date: 10/12/2023 Adapted By: HealthLink BC Adaptation Reviewed By: HealthLink BC …
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… Last updated August 14, 2013 You may choose choose to express breast milk by hand – which … anywhere. Hand expression does take practice. Here's a useful video to help you with the basics! To learn more, you … Successful breastfeeding VIDEO: Admission to postpartum - keeping your baby skin-to-skin VIDEO: Baby's feeding cues …
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… Getting your pregnancy passport Last updated August 8, 2013 … Pregnancy Passport is a booklet to support you in having a healthy pregnancy, tracking your progress, and preparing for … for more information Ask your doctor, midwife, or local health unit for a Pregnancy Passport (PDF, 7.1MB) The …
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… 9, 2024 Overview Nutrients are found in food and help your body work as it should. Learn about carbohydrates, … their functions, where to find them and how to make healthy choices: Carbohydrates (Government of Canada) Fibre … how much you need and why it’s important: Fibre and your health (HealthLinkBC File #68h) Getting enough fibre Sugars …
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… Apply cool compresses to burns on the face or body. Do not use ice or ice water, which can cause tissue damage. Take off any jewellery, rings, or clothing that could be in the way or that … Shock Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
