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… The Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS) recommends screening (tests) to detect lazy eye ( amblyopia ), misaligned eyes ( … affects the eyes can follow the eye examination and vision testing schedule for all children. It's best that they see … Problems Early Nearsightedness (Myopia) Strabismus Vision Tests Citations Community Paediatrics Committee, …
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… to give informed consent in order for your blood to be tested for HIV, hepatitis B and C. Your treatment will be … on the type of exposure to blood or body fluids and your test results. The health care provider may also try to … on a course of antiviral medications without waiting for test results. These medications should be started as soon as …
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… if they are not treated, they can lead to health problems. Testing and treatment are important to help protect the … you ever exchanged sex for money or drugs? Have you had a test for HIV? What were the results? Have you ever had an … offer good protection from STIs. Condoms made from sheep intestines don't protect against STIs. Even if you and your …
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… type of work you do and how you feel. You will need regular tests, such as a CT scan or an ultrasound , to check for problems with the graft. You might have the test one or more times in the first year after this procedure. Then you will have at least one test each year for the rest of your life. Be sure to tell …
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… ask about your symptoms and past health. The doctor may do tests such as: An endoscopy . During this test, the doctor puts a thin, flexible tube down your throat to look at your esophagus. This test also lets the doctor get a sample of the cells to test
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… a birth defect that affects the nerve cells in the large intestine (colon). These nerve cells control the muscles that … that a child has the disease, he or she will do some tests to find out more. These tests may include X-rays and a test to measure how well the …
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… physical examination. In most cases, you won't need further testing. But tests sometimes may be done to find out what's causing your … to rule out other problems. For example, you may need blood tests, an ultrasound , or an imaging test such as a CT scan …
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… and generally free from disease. Donated blood is carefully tested and tracked. It is very rare to get a disease through … to form antibodies that attack the new blood cells. But tests can help avoid this. Before you get a blood transfusion, your blood is tested to find out your blood type. And the blood you will …
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… Overview Overview Written tests called rating scales are used to check for symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorders (ADHD) . These tests can help measure and compare a child's behavior with … scales to help diagnose ADHD. The most common of these tests are completed by the child's parents and usually …
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… vomiting. Increased urination. Have done a home pregnancy test, and the result was positive. If you have regular … If you think you might be pregnant, do a home pregnancy test . If the result is positive, practice the following … folic acid or a prenatal vitamin. Even if the pregnancy test is negative, if you continue to have pregnancy …