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… Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening On this page: Overview … tested again to prevent transmitting the infection to her newborn. footnote 5 The PHAC also recommends that you have … tested again to prevent transmitting the infection to her newborn. footnote 5 The PHAC also recommends that you have …
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… Tips for diapering a newborn baby Last updated August 8, 2013 Most newborns need their diapers changed 10 to 15 times a day! … General tips Here are some more tips for diapering your newborn: Wash your hands before and after each change Put …
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… Quad Screening for Birth Defects On this page: Test Overview … Test Overview The quad screening is a blood test that may be done at 15 to 22 weeks of pregnancy. … measures the amounts of four things in a pregnant woman's blood. They are: Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP). AFP is made in the …
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… Type 2 Diabetes: Screening for Adults On this page: Overview Related … South Asian descent. You have prediabetes . This means your blood sugar is above normal but is not high enough to be diabetes. You have high blood pressure . You have high cholesterol or other fats in …
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… Type 2 Diabetes: Screening for Children On this page: Overview Related … include: A skin problem called acanthosis nigricans . High blood pressure . High cholesterol . Polycystic ovary … include: A skin problem called acanthosis nigricans . High blood pressure . High cholesterol . Polycystic ovary …
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… Guidelines for Lung Cancer Screening On this page: Overview Overview Lung cancer screening is a way to find some lung cancers early, before a person has any symptoms of the cancer. Lung cancer screening may help those who have the highest risk for lung …
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… Nuchal Translucency Screening Test On this page: Test Overview Health Tools Why … Test Overview The nuchal (say "NEW-kuhl") translucency screening is a test done during pregnancy. It uses … of pregnancy. It may be done as part of the first trimester screening test or the integrated screening test . This test …
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… Depression Screening in Children and Teens On this page: Overview … than 2 weeks, they may be a sign of depression. Depression screening is a quick way for a doctor to see if your child has symptoms of depression. This screening is often part of a routine checkup. That's because …
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… Blood and Lymph System Learning Center Learn about your … Anemia Gout Hemochromatosis Hemochromatosis Genetic Screening Hemophilia Hemophilia: Preventing Bleeding … Fetal Blood Transfusion Iron Deficiency Anemia Jaundice in Newborns (Hyperbilirubinemia) Kernicterus Lead Poisoning …
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… Breastfeeding Your Newborn and an Older Child On this page: Overview Related … If you continue to feed your older child along with your newborn, keep in mind that the newborn's feeding is the higher priority. Some general …
