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… Prostate Cancer Screening On this page: Overview … But it may not help you live any longer than if you had no screening. And it could lead to harmful treatments that you … about the potential benefits and risks of prostate cancer screening at about age 50. footnote 1 Men with higher risk …
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… Screening for Hearing Problems On this page: Overview … delay your child's speech and language development. Early screening for hearing loss can help prevent many learning, … Ages 2 to 5 Years Growth and Development, Newborn Health Screening: Finding Health Problems Early Hearing Loss Speech …
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… Skin Cancer Screening On this page: Overview … haven't recommended for or against routine skin cancer screening for adults at normal risk. footnote 1 This means … risk for skin cancer would benefit from having regular screening. But your doctor may suggest a regularly scheduled …
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… Blood Pressure Screening On this page: Overview … footnote 2 After age 18, men and women can follow the adult screening guidelines. Health Screening: Finding Health Problems Early High Blood Pressure …
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… Tuberculosis (TB) Screening On this page: Overview … or misuse drugs or alcohol. Health Screening: Finding Health Problems Early Tuberculosis (TB) … Greenaway C, et al. (2014). Tuberculosis surveillance and screening in selected high-risk populations. In Canadian …
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… Lead Poisoning Screening On this page: Overview … months) or is currently being renovated or remodelled? Lead screening programs Your local health unit or provincial … recommendations in your area. Health Screening: Finding Health Problems Early Lead Poisoning …
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… Testicular Cancer Screening On this page: Overview … history of testicular cancer. Health Screening: Finding Health Problems Early Testicular Cancer … history of testicular cancer. Health Screening: Finding Health Problems Early Testicular Cancer …
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… Cystic Fibrosis Carrier Screening On this page: What Is Cystic Fibrosis? What Causes … What Is Cystic Fibrosis? Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a common genetic disease that causes mucus in the body to become … Screening? Cystic fibrosis (CF) carrier screening is a genetic test that shows if you are a carrier of the changed …
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… Pregnancy: First Prenatal Visit On this page: Overview Overview Your first prenatal visit will probably be the longest visit you'll … . Health problems in your family, such as heart disease or genetic conditions . Your general health. This includes …
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… Prenatal classes in the third trimester Last updated August 5, 2013 Prenatal classes can help you and your partner plan for what … and baby care Pregnant people and their partners who attend prenatal classes usually have healthier pregnancies and …
