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… my baby screened? A small spot of your baby’s blood can be used to get important information … the laboratory at BC Children’s hospital for testing. The same blood sample is used to … leaves the hospital, or by your midwife at home if you have a home birth. What if I go …
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… Early disease screening is a quick blood test for all newborn babies. It can … which include metabolic, endocrine and blood disorders. Early treatment can prevent … screening is easy. A few drops of blood are taken from your baby's heel and put onto a …
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Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are …
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… aortic aneurysms, or AAAs, never cause problems. But sometimes they burst, which is … spread on your belly. Then a small hand-held device is pressed against your belly and moved … spread on your belly. Then a small hand-held device is pressed against your belly and moved …
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… them. Pregnancy: Should I Have Screening Tests for Birth Defects? 1 Get the Facts 2 … test. You may decide not to have any tests. Or, you may want to have a diagnostic … diagnostic test, then you can skip screening tests and decide whether to have chorionic …
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… HIV Screening Osteoporosis Screening Prostate Cancer Screening Screening for … HIV Screening Osteoporosis Screening Prostate Cancer Screening Screening for …
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… decide not to have testing if your provincial health plan does not pay for it. Testing does … providers of maternity and reproductive healthcare in the era of direct-to-consumer … Credits Current as of: April 4, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD …
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… Be aware of things in your home that could burn your baby, such as hot coffee or a hot … alone in the car (even if it's just for "a second"). Don't put sunscreen on newborns. … alone in the car (even if it's just for "a second"). Don't put sunscreen on newborns. …
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Overview In children The Canadian Paediatric Society recommends that all newborns be screened for hearing loss. footnote 1 Most provinces and territories in Canada offer newborn hearing tests for all …
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… Breast Cancer Screening: When Should I Start Having Mammograms? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare … are at average risk for breast cancer. It is not for women who are at high risk. If you … This means you may need more tests—such as another mammogram, a breast ultrasound, or a …
