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… (UV) rays can cause skin cancer. You can reduce your risk for skin cancer by: Protecting your skin, and that of … injury. Have your doctor check your skin during any other health examinations. Most experts recommend having your skin … your doctor. Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Thyroid surgery takes out part or all … and how fast you recover depend on your age and general health, the extent of the surgery, and whether cancer is … a lobectomy. Adaptation Date: 6/14/2023 Adapted By: HealthLink BC Adaptation Reviewed By: HealthLink BC …
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… Emergency contraception (EC) Last updated September 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 91b Download PDF Document English … It is inserted into your uterus (via your vagina) by your health care provider. When inserted within 7 days of … pregnant, ECPs will not interrupt the pregnancy or pose a risk to the fetus. Copper IUD Side effects of an IUD can …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Laser resurfacing uses brief pulses … of laser resurfacing. These include your skin type, the health of your skin, how much experience your doctor has, … eyelids. Current as of: April 13, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - …
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… focus on how you are helping to keep you and your baby as healthy as possible. There are also many things you can do … Your doctor may also prescribe bedrest if you have serious health problems during your pregnancy. Sometimes bedrest is prescribed if there is a high risk of having your baby early. This is called preterm …
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… Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview A CT scan … Over time, exposure to radiation may cause cancer and other health problems. But in most cases, the risk of getting … the Doctor Current as of: December 19, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… pregnant, genetic counselling can help you understand your risks and options if you decide to have children. If you are … You may decide not to have testing if your provincial health plan does not pay for it. Testing does not identify … for all Canadian providers of maternity and reproductive healthcare in the era of direct-to-consumer testing. Journal …
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… for family caregivers Last updated September 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 93b Elder Abuse Prevention Series … Abuse and neglect in later life can affect a person’s health, happiness, safety and financial security. Older … crime or a situation that puts an older adult at immediate risk, call the police or 9-1-1 right away. Advise that you …
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… and control. If your partner abuses you, your baby is at risk, too. Don't feel ashamed. It's not your fault. And … trauma, sexual assault and other forms of abuse affect our health and can have long-term impacts on physical and mental … call 9-1-1 or the operator and ask for the police. Your healthcare provider can also help by putting you in touch …
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… the person does have an infection that can be spread, your risk level if you are accidentally stuck by the needle … is responsible for managing exposures, such as occupational health or infection control. Your workplace likely has … Wounds Adaptation Date: 9/27/2023 Adapted By: HealthLink BC Adaptation Reviewed By: HealthLink BC …
