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… employment, which results in a work-related injury or disease, the worker, employer and … worker’s physician are required to report the injury or occupational disease to WorkSafeBC. … for further information on reporting an injury or occupational disease. What is the …
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… fibrillation. (The pulmonary veins bring blood back from the lungs to the heart.) … ablation can control your heart rate and reduce your symptoms, but it does not prevent … feel different to you after the ablation compared to before the ablation. During your …
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Surgery Overview Aortic valve replacement gives you a new aortic heart valve. The new valve may be mechanical or made of animal tissue. You and your doctor can decide before surgery which type of …
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… is a procedure to treat peripheral arterial disease of the legs. The procedure widens … Conte M, et al. (2015). Society for Vascular Surgery practice guidelines for … disease and claudication. Journal of Vascular Surgery , 61(3S): 2S–41S. DOI: …
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… about induction of labour Can I find out the sex of my baby? During the 2nd trimester detailed ultrasound, the genitals (sex organs) of your baby are usually viewed as … they see on the ultrasound, including the sex of your baby. Only your health care …
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… Overview As you enter the last months of your pregnancy, you may start to wonder about the … to expect during labour. Contractions during pregnancy: What to expect Labour and delivery … apart … As you enter the last months of your pregnancy, you may start to wonder about the …
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… blood sugar levels, getting regular physical exercise, and taking insulin or medicines for … risk of damage to your vision. Get adequate exercise. Exercise helps keep blood sugar levels in a …
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… an alternative therapy. Related Information Cancer Pain Chronic Pain Complementary … an alternative therapy. Related Information Cancer Pain Chronic Pain Complementary …
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… and feel better. If you have other serious health problems, dialysis may not help you … in an arm. Dialysis is done mainly by trained health professionals who can watch for any … Information (e.g. cross-references to other topics, definitions or medical illustrations) …
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… mean that you don't need the same amount of food and fluids that you needed before. You … offered small sips of fluid or small bites of food as long as you are alert and able to … mean that you don't need the same amount of food and fluids that you needed before. You …
