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Overview Children Doctors weigh children at routine checkups . They plot measurements on a growth chart to see how your child compares physically to other children of the same age. Doctors update 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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… recommends that all newborns be screened for hearing loss. footnote 1 Most provinces and territories in Canada offer newborn hearing tests for all babies born in hospitals. Talk …
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Learning Center Learn about weight management Most people think that being at a healthy weight means being "thin." Actually, a healthy weight is a weight that lowers your risk for health problems. …
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… doctor about them. Pregnancy: Should I Have Screening Tests for Birth Defects? 1 Get the … Summary Get the facts Your options Have a screening test to find out the chance that … your baby has a birth defect. Don't have a screening test. You may decide not to have any …
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… you enjoy life again. Who should be screened for depression? Screening for depression helps … deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or an eating disorder. The doctor may ask questions … deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or an eating disorder. The doctor may ask questions …
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… midwife may not know about. Newborn screening finds babies who may have one of these rare disorders. Finding and treating these disorders early … all and has one of these disorders. How do I find out the results of the screening? Your …
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What Is Hereditary Hemochromatosis? Hereditary hemochromatosis is a condition that causes the body to absorb too much iron. This causes iron to build up in the blood, liver, heart, pancreas, joints, …
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… Aortic Aneurysm: Should I Get a Screening Test? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your … the facts and your feelings, you may have a general idea of where you stand on this … the facts and your feelings, you may have a general idea of where you stand on this …
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… can talk to your doctor about them. Prostate Cancer Screening: Should I Have a PSA Test? 1 Get the … Have a PSA blood test to check for prostate cancer. Do not have a PSA blood test to check …
