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… there's nothing you have to do before this test, unless your doctor tells you to. How It Is Done Blood test A health … in seconds. You will also need wipes or towelettes to clean your genital area before you collect a urine sample. Wash your hands before you collect the urine. Prepare the …
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… Early disease screening for newborn Last updated August 12, 2013 Early disease screening is a quick … The screening is easy. A few drops of blood are taken from your baby's heel and put onto a special card. Your baby may cry, but the screening isn't harmful. You can …
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… Overview In the treatment of glaucoma , your eye doctor will try to keep your eye pressure ( intraocular pressure, or IOP ) from … above a certain level. That level of pressure is called your target pressure. Maintaining the target pressure in …
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… One runs along each side of the neck. They supply blood to your brain. When plaque builds up in either one, it can limit blood flow to your brain. The plaque also raises your risk of stroke. This surgery may lower your risk of …
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… do not know who will get it and who will not. Neither your fitness level nor being male or female plays a role in … "thinner" at high altitudes. When you go too high too fast, your body cannot get as much oxygen as it needs. So you need … the headache and other symptoms of altitude sickness. As your body gets used to the altitude, the symptoms go away. …
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… On this page: Overview Overview If your child's fever is over 40°C (104°F) , contact your doctor. Before you give a sponge bath to a child who has a fever, give your child an appropriate dose of acetaminophen (Tylenol) or …
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… Precautions for strengthening activities Last updated March 1, 2017 Being more physically active can help … to understand how to exercise safely so you don’t injure yourself. Here are some precautions to keep in mind when … sure of anything. Increase the amount of effort slowly so your muscles have a chance to adapt before moving onto …
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… On this page: Overview Overview Your child's tics related to Tourette syndrome may seem worse in certain situations or during times when your child experiences strong emotions. Common triggers … Anger or excitement. Difficulties with other kids can make your child angry or frustrated. Or your child may get …
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… Community evacuation information for seniors Last updated August 14, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 103a … an emergency? If the police or RCMP orders you to evacuate your home or community, leave the area immediately. You are … people to assist you during an emergency. Give them keys to your home and add their contact information to a shared …
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… Overview Even if you are treating your heart failure successfully, you may develop a … some can be extremely serious conditions. You can discuss your complications with your doctor and learn to take the proper steps to prevent …
