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Healthy Eating for Children

… treat food-related problems, including eating disorders . Primary care pediatricians , who may have special training and … Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour and Sleep. Available online: https://csepguidelines.ca/early-years-0-4 . Canadian …

Physical activity and disease prevention

… and diabetes. There are 3 levels of disease prevention: Primary Prevention - trying to prevent yourself from getting … life and reduce the symptoms of a disease you already have Primary prevention At the primary prevention level, we try … condition may cause some barriers. Talk to your health care provider or a qualified exercise professional about any …

Hemochromatosis

… runs in families. This is called hereditary or primary hemochromatosis. But people sometimes get it from … another disease (such as blood transfusions). How can you care for yourself? At home, you can take steps to make sure … Task Force (2006). Screening for hemochromatosis. Available online: …

Carotid Endarterectomy

… your neck just below the jaw. Opens the carotid artery and carefully removes the plaque. May sew (graft) a man-made or … Citations Meschia JF, et al. (2014). Guidelines for the primary prevention of stroke: A statement for healthcare … Association/American Stroke Association. Stroke , published online October 28, 2014. DOI: 10.1161/STR.0000000000000046. …

Blood Transfusions for Sickle Cell Disease

… blood from another person (the donor). The donated blood is carefully screened for diseases before it is used. Before … Citations Meschia JF, et al. (2014). Guidelines for the primary prevention of stroke: A statement for healthcare … Association/American Stroke Association. Stroke , published online October 28, 2014. DOI: 10.1161/STR.0000000000000046. …

Obesity Should I Have Weight-Loss Surgery

… stomach for both drinks and solid food. Use alcohol with care. Be careful about drinking alcohol. After gastric … and Author Healthwise Staff Primary Medical Reviewer E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal … will not contain all the information available in the online document some Information (e.g. cross-references to …

Quitting smoking

… cravings, and can reduce the urge to smoke. See your health care provider or local pharmacist to discuss if these are a … plan and help you through rough patches. The website and online community provide information and motivational … Get help quitting tobacco . Your health care provider Your primary care provider, pharmacist, dentist, counsellor or …

Working With More Than One Doctor

… see more than one doctor or health professional. Your primary care doctor, or family doctor, may refer you to another … care. Give each doctor a copy of this information. Ask your primary care doctor to coordinate your care. Your doctor …

Colorectal Cancer

… Call Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Supportive Care Self-Care Complementary Treatments Getting Support … Recommendations on screening for colorectal cancer in primary care. Canadian Medical Association Journal , published online March 15, 2016. DOI: 10.1503/cmaj.151125. Accessed …

Stroke Prevention Should I Have a Carotid Artery Procedure

… the neck just below the jaw. Opens the carotid artery and carefully removes the plaque. Closes the artery and skin … and Author Healthwise Staff Primary Medical Reviewer E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal … disease. Journal of Vascular Surgery, published online June 19, 2021. DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2021.04.073. …