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… Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview A toxicology … will collect the sample or watch you collect the sample. Risks Blood test There is very little chance of having a … bruise may form at the site. Urine test There are no known risks from having this test. Saliva test There are no known …
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… Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview A viral test … to be transplanted. Test a pregnant woman who has a high risk of passing a serious viral infection on to her baby. … does not cause pain or the pain goes away after the test. Risks In general, the chance of problems from the test …
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… Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done Risks Results Test Overview An autopsy … about genetic problems that family members may also be at risk for. When the death occurs without warning during a … are tested for drugs, infection, or genetic problems. Risks There are no risks from the actual autopsy. But an …
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… Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview A … This test may be done for newborns and for people at high risk. Detecting sickle cell trait is important for couples … baby may feel a little discomfort with the skin puncture. Risks Blood sample from a vein There is very little chance …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Immunotherapy for insect … especially anaphylaxis . Immunotherapy reduces the risk of another severe systemic reaction. How Well It Works … if tests show some remaining immune sensitivity. footnote 1 Risks Allergy shots are safe if the shots are given …
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… or who have travelled outside of Canada may be at increased risk for picking up CPO bacteria. It is important to prevent … vulnerable to developing infections. CPO are usually a low risk and rarely cause an infection in healthy people. If … of becoming sick with CPO are low. You may be at higher risk if you have had long-term, frequent, or intensive use …
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… Babies born to mothers who are obese have a higher risk of: Birth defects, such as a heart defect or neural … labour and delivery. Mothers who are obese have a higher risk of: Problems during pregnancy, such as high blood … pre-eclampsia . Caesarean (or C-section) birth and a higher risk of problems from it. Preterm birth . Miscarriage or …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview The goal of surgery for … a shorter hospital stay, and a faster recovery. footnote 1 Risks Lung surgery risks include: Bleeding. Infection. An air leak in your lung …
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… Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview A … your baby may have problems during your pregnancy ( high-risk pregnancy ), a BPP may be done by 32 to 34 weeks or earlier. Some women with high-risk pregnancies may have a BPP test every week or twice a …
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… less common. Other reasons why vaccines are important: The risk of getting a disease is much greater than the risk of having a serious reaction to the vaccine. They are … you can teach healthy habits to help reduce your child's risk of infections. Teach your child: That germs spread when …
