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Early disease screening for newborn

… screening is a quick blood test for all newborn babies. It can detect a number of rare … is easy. A few drops of blood are taken from your baby's heel and put onto a special card. Your baby may cry, but the screening isn't …
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease NAFLD

… Condition Basics What is non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)? Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the term for …
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Kidney and Liver

… fluid balance, and breaking down the foods you eat. If you have kidney or liver … fluid balance, and breaking down the foods you eat. If you have kidney or liver …
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Ascites and Liver Disease

… of other health problems, such as liver disease and some cancers. How is ascites … of other health problems, such as liver disease and some cancers. How is ascites …
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Early Signs of Pregnancy

… Overview Early pregnancy is the first 10 weeks of … your uterus. You may start noticing signs as early as 5 weeks. You may start to feel … different in your body and your emotions. In early pregnancy, your body goes through many …
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Cryptococcal disease C gattii

… has been found on the east coast of Vancouver Island and has occasionally been detected in … been done in a number of areas on Vancouver Island and in the Vancouver Coastal and Fraser … Is it safe to live and travel on Vancouver Island and in the Vancouver Coastal and Fraser …
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Alzheimer's Disease

… dairy, fruits, and vegetables. Learn more Fitness: Getting and Staying Active Symptoms … chew and swallow. Has trouble with balance or walking and may fall often. Becomes more … dairy, fruits, and vegetables. Learn more Fitness: Getting and Staying Active Symptoms …
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Health Screening Finding Health Problems Early

… Overview Why is it important to find health problems early? Screening tests help your … Screening Dental Checkups for Children and Adults Developmental Problems: Testing Growth …
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Pelvic inflammatory disease PID

… Transmitted Infections Series What is pelvic inflammatory disease? Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection of the upper (internal) female reproductive organs. It usually begins as …
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Liver Function Panel

… Topic Overview A liver (hepatic) function panel is a blood test to check how well the liver is working. This test measures the blood … of total protein , albumin , bilirubin , and liver enzymes . High or low levels may mean …