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… important information about their health. A newborn baby can look healthy but have a rare … doctor or midwife may not know about. Newborn screening finds babies who may have one of … the laboratory at BC Children’s hospital for testing. The same blood sample is used to …
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… Early disease screening is a quick blood test for all newborn babies. It can detect a number of rare …
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… to your doctor about them. Prostate Cancer Screening: Should I Have a PSA Test? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your … to treat.A large study of prostate cancer screening showed that PSA testing may prevent …
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… Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Should I Get a Screening Test? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your … Your Summary Get the facts Your options Get a screening test for abdominal aortic aneurysm. …
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… doctor about them. Pregnancy: Should I Have Screening Tests for Birth Defects? 1 Get the Facts 2 … the baby if your doctor is not expecting a newborn with health problems. You could give …
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… it important to find health problems early? Screening tests help your doctor look for certain … Birth to 23 Months All provinces offer newborn screening, although the tests offered …
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… they have the changed gene. What Is Carrier Screening? Cystic fibrosis (CF) carrier screening is a genetic test that shows if you are a carrier of the … you make decisions about the care of your newborn child. There may be reasons you would …
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… month? Amazing changes are happening in your newborn's development. Babies' brains develop … in the hospital right after birth. The first tests your baby will have are: Apgar scores. … birth, your baby may also have: A newborn screening. This will check your baby's …
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… Paediatric Society recommends that all newborns be screened for hearing loss. … territories in Canada offer newborn hearing tests for all babies born in hospitals. Talk … speech and language development. Early screening for hearing loss can help prevent …
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… talk to your doctor about them. Breast Cancer Screening: When Should I Start Having … Get the facts Your options Start having screening mammograms at age 40 (or anytime in … false-positive). This means you may need more tests—such as another mammogram, a breast …