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… Early disease screening is a quick blood test for all newborn babies. It can detect a … resources: Newborn blood spot card screening Phenylketonuria (PKU) test … Early disease screening is a quick …
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… to find health problems early? Screening tests help your doctor look for certain … Deficiency Anemia Lead Poisoning Screening Phenylketonuria (PKU) Test Regular Checkup for a Child …
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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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… 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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… Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a common genetic disease that causes mucus in the body to … can have serious breathing problems and lung disease. What Causes It? CF is caused by a … they have the changed gene. What Is Carrier Screening? Cystic fibrosis (CF) carrier …
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… Cancer Screening: Should I Have a PSA Test? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your … urinary problems (such as blood in the urine) and bone pain. Many prostate cancers … urinary problems (such as blood in the urine) and bone pain. Many prostate cancers …
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… can talk to your doctor about them. Breast Cancer Screening: When Should I Start Having … and who are at average risk for breast cancer. It is not for women who are at high …
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… monthly periods. What Is Hemochromatosis Genetic (HFE) Screening? Screening tests help your doctor look for a certain … hemochromatosis. HFE testing identifies a genetic risk rather than the disease itself. …
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… Birthmarks Common Types of Birthmarks Circumcision Circumcision is a surgery to remove the … all play a part in making the decision. Circumcision Circumcision: Should I Keep My …
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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 …
