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… Common Brand Name(s): Carnitor Important: How To Use This Information This is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This information does not assure that this product is safe, …
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… Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Related Information Test Overview A hemoglobin … found normally in adults. Some diseases, such as severe forms of thalassemia , may cause hemoglobin A levels to be … find out how likely they are to have a child with certain forms of anemia that can be passed from a parent to a child …
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… the B.C. Vital Statistics Agency. The brochure provides information about: Registering your baby's birth and legal … certificate. Visit the Vital Statistics website for more information about birth certificates and birth registration. … B.C. Medical Services Plan (MSP) has a special registration form for babies. It should be completed and sent within 60 …
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… page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Used Risks Related Information Treatment Overview Bodywork uses manipulation … and ease pain. Types of bodywork Some of the most common forms of bodywork are: The Alexander technique. This … of proper posture. The Feldenkrais method. This is a gentle form of bodywork that increases flexibility and …
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… and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Surgery Related Information What are gallstones? Gallstones are stones that form in the gallbladder. The gallbladder is a small sac … than a grain of sand or as large as a golf ball. Gallstones form when cholesterol and other things found in bile make …
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… Tay-Sachs Disease On this page: Conditions Basics Related Information Conditions Basics What is Tay-Sachs … nerve cells of the brain and cause damage. There are three forms of Tay-Sachs: Infantile Tay-Sachs. This is the most common form. It develops soon after a baby is born and causes death …
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… Disclosure Act Overview of the testing order process Forms Frequently asked questions For more information Exposure to hepatitis B, hepatitis C or HIV If you … immediately. It is important to have a risk assessment performed by a health professional quickly. This allows …
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… Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Related Information Test Overview The blood uric acid test measures … of uric acid in the blood can cause solid crystals to form within joints. This causes a painful condition called … crystals can build up in the joints and nearby tissues, forming hard lumpy deposits called tophi . High levels of …
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… Exams and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Related Information What are functional ovarian … cysts? A functional ovarian cyst is a fluid-filled sac that forms on an ovary . A sac normally forms during ovulation to hold a maturing egg. Usually the …
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… Diverticulosis On this page: Related Information What is diverticulosis? … is a condition that develops when pouches ( diverticula ) form in the wall of the colon ( large intestine ). These … What causes it? The reason pouches (diverticula) form in the colon wall is not completely understood. Doctors …