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… Early disease screening is a quick blood test … a number of rare disorders - allowing for early treatment. About one in 750 babies born … When babies have procedures such as blood tests or injections, they usually cry less if …
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… Why is it important to find health problems early? Screening tests help your doctor look for certain … managed. When you treat a disease early, you may be able to prevent or delay … Health Screening: Finding Health Problems Early …
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… Condition Basics What is drug withdrawal in newborns? Drug withdrawal in newborns (also … birth. And the doctor will know to do more tests, if needed, as your child grows. Your … and developing as expected. Finding problems early gives your baby the best chance to reach …
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… trouble breathing. If your baby was born early, the lungs may not be not strong enough … the uterus. The doctor and nurses will do tests and watch your baby closely to find the … may seem that your baby is getting lots of tests. All of these tests help your doctor keep …
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… to recognize the signs of hearing loss early so your child can receive any support … have their hearing screened through the BC Early Hearing Program. Your baby’s hearing … in the ear An injury to the ear What hearing tests will my child receive? If your child …
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… a high risk of infection. footnote 1 HIV tests are also recommended for all pregnant … for getting HIV. HIV may not cause symptoms early on. And people who have early symptoms may mistake them for the flu or …
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… than one partner in the past year. Some STI tests are recommended for people who are … STI. STI testing can help find an infection early. If you know that you have an infection, … warts, aren't cured with antibiotics. But treatments are available to relieve symptoms. …
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… Finding and treating these disorders early prevents or reduces serious health … be prevented through medicines and special treatments. Cystic fibrosis Cystic fibrosis … of these disorders, but it is possible. More tests are needed to find out for sure. The type …
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… 42 weeks. During your pregnancy, you'll have tests to watch for certain problems that could … there is a problem, these tests can find it early so that you and your doctor or midwife … sickness) or at other times of day in the early part of pregnancy. But some women never …
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… in your child's care are important. Lab tests can help the doctor know how serious the … how it is affecting your child's body. Some treatments are still being tested and … are diagnosed before they develop symptoms. Early diagnosis and personalized treatment can …
