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… hemochromatosis is a condition that causes the body to absorb too much iron. This … the liver (cirrhosis), darkening of the skin, diabetes, infertility, heart failure, … Genetic (HFE) Screening? Screening tests help your doctor look for a certain disease or …
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… or the amniotic sac (the bag of amniotic fluid surrounding the baby inside the uterus) … growth, or position The amount of amniotic fluid around your baby The location of your … factors might limit the information that I get from an ultrasound? Some factors may limit …
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… Diseases in this group include: Bloom syndrome. Babies with this disease are born … Diseases in this group include: Bloom syndrome. Babies with this disease are born …
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… polyposis (FAP) and Lynch syndrome. In these conditions, screening often starts sooner than … polyposis (FAP) and Lynch syndrome. In these conditions, screening often starts sooner than …
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… getting referrals to specialists or finding local support groups. Genetic counsellors have … getting referrals to specialists or finding local support groups. Genetic counsellors have …
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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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… in duration. Your healthcare provider will record your detailed physical history, perform …
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… Factor Replacement for Hemophilia Colorectal Cancer Genetic Testing Colour Blindness … History and the Risk for Breast or Ovarian Cancer Genetic Testing for Medicines Genetics … Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Reducing Cancer Risk When You Are BRCA-Positive Sickle …
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Actionset Getting Started It can be hard to find time for in-person mental health care. Luckily, online video counselling, or teletherapy, can help people get the support they need. Teletherapy has …
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… to check for: Sugar in your urine. This is a sign of gestational diabetes. Protein in your urine. This is a sign of pre-eclampsia. Bacteria in your urine. This is a sign of a urinary tract infection (UTI). UTIs …