6284 results found
Medical tests
… Some diseases, such as severe forms of thalassemia , may cause hemoglobin A levels to be low and hemoglobin F levels to … has a different range for what's normal. Your lab report should show the range that your lab uses for each test. The … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Martin J. Gabica …
Health topics
… isn't always intentional, and a bite from a child rarely causes serious injury to another person or poses any health … have health problems or emotional issues. These children should be seen by a doctor. What can you do about your … Pope MD - Pediatrics Donald Sproule MDCM, CCFP - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD …
Health topics
… diabetes educator to help you and your child understand and use carbohydrate counting. How do you count carbohydrates? … meals and snacks. Remember, high-sugar foods or sweets should be eaten only sometimes and in smaller servings than … John Pope MD - Pediatrics Brian D. O'Brien MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD …
Health topics
… so you get some time for yourself. Share with your spouse, another relative, or a neighbour. While they watch your … enough to ride in a bike trailer. Children in bike trailers should wear helmets. Be active at the park or playground. … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD …
HealthLinkBC files
… if you do not drink enough fluids to stay hydrated. What causes heat-related illness? A healthy human body maintains a … day. Ask your health care provider about how much water you should drink on hot days if you are on water pills or … fluids each hour. Rest breaks are important and should be taken in the shade Avoid sunburn. Use a broad …
Health topics
… to walk longer distances without leg pain. The doctor will use a man-made blood vessel, called a graft, to bypass the … 1 , footnote 2 Learn more Peripheral Arterial Disease: Should I Have Surgery? How Well It Works Bypass surgery can … Cardiology, Electrophysiology Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine E. Gregory …
Health topics
… Most people would probably agree that it takes some getting used to. But wearing a mask is a way to help keep yourself, … well over your mouth and chin, with no gaps. A cloth mask should have at least two layers of breathable, washable … petroleum jelly to your lips if they're chapped. Some skin medicines can be more irritating if used under a mask, so …
Health topics
… mumps , and chickenpox can harm a growing fetus. They can cause birth defects, fetal death, or premature birth. … or during your pregnancy. footnote 3 Your other children should receive their immunizations on schedule. Having your … Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise …
Medical tests
… to get the right amount of calcium in your food because the body loses calcium every day. Foods rich in calcium … has a different range for what's normal. Your lab report should show the range that your lab uses for each test. The … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Martin J. Gabica …
Health topics
… flap, long-standing, and degenerative tears—those caused by years of wear and tear—generally can't be repaired. … risk of arthritis later in life. Learn more Meniscus Tear: Should I Have Surgery? How Well It Works The goal of a … Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD …