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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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… or visit the BC Newborn Screening Program . Useful resources: Newborn blood spot card …
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… that you can talk to your doctor about them. Pregnancy: Should I Have Screening Tests for … Down syndrome. The test is not available everywhere, because a doctor must have special … generally very safe. Personal stories about deciding to have a screening test for birth …
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… Overview Why is it important to find health problems early? Screening tests help your doctor look for certain diseases before … checkups can help you stay healthy. Talk with your doctor whenever you have concerns about …
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… seeing the doctor. This is called white-coat hypertension . Your doctor may ask you to … for high blood pressure and how often? Hypertension Canada recommends regular blood … Citations Nerenberg KA, et al. (2018). Hypertension Canada's 2018 guidelines for …
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… a baby's bottom or genitals that is caused by wearing a wet diaper for a long time. Urine … dots are called petechiae (say "puh-TEE-kee-eye"). These are specks of blood that have … or disappear as a child grows older. Salmon patches, also called stork bites or angel …
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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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… month? Amazing changes are happening in your newborn's development. Babies' brains develop … up a lot for brief periods and need feeding, diapering, and attention. Nights of long, … Newborn Rashes and Skin Conditions Quick Tips: Getting Baby to Sleep Signs That Your …
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… Sickle Cell Disorders Sickle Cell Trait Snakebite: Symptoms of a Pit Viper Bite Splenectomy Statins Stem Cell …
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… Aortic Aneurysm: Should I Get a Screening Test? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your … Get the facts Your options Get a screening test for abdominal aortic aneurysm. Don't get a screening test. If you already have symptoms of an …
