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… Newborn blood spot card screening Last updated October 1, 2022 HealthLink BC …
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… Early disease screening for newborn Last updated August 12, 2013 Early disease screening is a quick blood test for all newborn babies. It can detect a number of … Newborn Screening Program . Useful resources: Newborn blood spot card screening Phenylketonuria (PKU) test … Early …
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… Blood Pressure Screening On this page: Overview Overview Your care provider uses a blood pressure monitor to screen for high blood pressure. A … of hypertension in adults and children. Canadian Journal of Cardiology , 34(5): 506–525. DOI: …
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… Bruises and Blood Spots Under the Skin On this page: Overview Check Your … Check Your Symptoms Overview Bruises form when small blood vessels under the skin tear or rupture, most often … of bruising, and seek help to prevent further abuse. Blood spots Blood spots under the skin may be either purpura or …
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… Newborns Last updated March 1, 2024 Overview Leaving the hospital with a newborn can feel daunting. Adjusting to a new sleep … Skin Conditions Positional Plagiocephaly (Flattened Head) Screening for Hearing Problems Sudden Infant Death Syndrome …
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… Glaucoma Screening On this page: Overview … surgery, such as cataract surgery. Have diabetes. Have low blood pressure (hypotension) or high blood pressure (hypertension) that has been over-treated. …
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… HIV Screening On this page: … Tested positive for another sexually transmitted or blood-borne infection, such as syphilis, gonorrhea, … Tested positive for another sexually transmitted or blood-borne infection, such as syphilis, gonorrhea, …
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… Depression Screening On this page: Screening Overview Screening in Children and Teens …
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… Osteoporosis Screening On this page: Overview … thinks you may be at risk for osteoporosis, you may have a screening test if you have: A broken bone (fracture) from a … about your risk factors and when to start bone density screening. Screening test A dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry …
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… Growth and Development, Newborn On this page: Overview What to Expect Common … signs. Soon after birth, your baby may also have: A newborn screening. This will check your baby's breathing and … eyes appear yellow because of a buildup of bilirubin in the blood. Bilirubin is a yellow-brown substance produced by the …
