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… Conditions Basics What is phenylketonuria … with the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). Early treatment can help prevent most …
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… lack an enzyme to properly process the amino acid phenylalanine , a part of protein. … lack an enzyme to properly process the amino acid phenylalanine , a part of protein. …
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… Learning Center Learn about genetic conditions Genes determine what you … Testing for Medicines Genetics Hair Loss Hemochromatosis Hemochromatosis Genetic … Testing and Screening Hemochromatosis Gene (HFE) Test Hormone Inhibin A Test Human …
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… information that parents pass to their children. Genes control the growth and … sex chromosomes are called X and Y. For a child to be female, she must inherit an X chromosome from each parent (XX). For a child to be male, he must inherit an X …
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Learning Center Learn about infant and toddler health Babies are a joy. They can also be a little overwhelming at times. When is a fever something to worry about? What's the difference between colic …
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… as they begin to think, learn, and remember. Newborns listen to and learn the sounds of … are: Apgar scores. This test checks certain physical traits to help find out if your … developing rapidly. You promote healthy brain growth every time you interact in a positive …
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… Early disease screening is a quick blood test for … 750 babies born in B.C. has one of these rare diseases, which include metabolic, endocrine … the hospital. If you don't get an early disease screening for your newborn in the …
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… Overview Why is it important to find health problems early? Screening tests help … Congenital Heart Defects in Children Developmental Problems: Testing Galactosemia Test … old. These tests include checks for developmental and behavioural problems. Your doctor …
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… Learning Center Learn about disease and injury prevention Knowing how to take care of … Exams for Children and Teens Warning Signs of Suicide Warning Signs of Suicide in Adults Warning Signs of Suicide in …
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Condition Overview What are congenital heart defects? Congenital heart defects are problems with how a baby's heart forms. "Congenital" means that the heart problem develops before the baby is born …
