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… back. A device called a transducer is moved across the soft spot on top of the head. This spot is called the fontanelle. You may be asked to hold your … back. A device called a transducer is moved across the soft spot on top of the head. This spot is called the fontanelle. …
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… Type 1 (HTLV-1) is a retrovirus that infects human white blood cells. It can cause disease of the nervous system or … being infected. People who get sick may develop a rare blood cancer called adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma (ATLL), … Blood Services (formerly Canadian Red Cross) has been screening all blood donations for HTLV-1 since April 1990 …
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… infection it causes are called HIV. HIV Infection: Stages, screening and symptoms HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) Infection HIV and Fatigue HIV and Weight Loss HIV Screening HIV Viral Load HIV: Non-Progressors and …
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… 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 … at risk for perinatal depression. The EPDS is a standard screening process in B.C. It may be offered when you're …
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… People Who Need Antibiotics to Prevent Endocarditis On this page: Overview Overview … procedures that could put bacteria or fungi into your blood. The antibiotics lower your risk of getting … procedures that could put bacteria or fungi into your blood. The antibiotics lower your risk of getting …
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… be interrupted. Arrange how you'll pay. Have your insurance card ready so they can check your coverage. Find out what … be interrupted. Arrange how you'll pay. Have your insurance card ready so they can check your coverage. Find out what …
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… it will be a huge help to your family. Decide about banking blood. If you are going to have surgery and expect to need a blood transfusion , you may want to bank your own blood a … and collect all your paperwork, including: Your insurance card. A list of emergency contact names and phone numbers. A …
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… vaginal bleeding is normal for up to 1 week. Some vaginal spotting or discharge (blood or dark brown) may occur for about 3 weeks. Most … biopsy of the cervix may be done after a cervical cancer screening test found a problem. It may be done: To remove …
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… a baby looks healthy at birth. A doctor may see a red spot on the child's retina . But symptoms increase over … disease, your doctor will do a physical examination and a blood test to check the level of an enzyme called Hex A. A … recommend that: footnote 1 Both you and your partner get a screening test if you are both of Ashkenazi Jewish descent, …
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… Endocarditis On this page: … of the heart chambers. It occurs when germs get into the bloodstream and settle inside the heart, often on a valve . … breath. Blood under the fingernails or tiny purple and red spots under the skin. See your doctor if you have symptoms …
