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Protein and your health

… Protein is an essential nutrient for your health and is found in many foods. Your body … hair, skin and nails Keep your immune system healthy Make enzymes and hormones How much protein do I need? Healthy adults aged 19 years or older need …

Total Parenteral Nutrition TPN

… Treatment Overview Sometimes your digestive system isn't able to process foods. Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) gives you liquid nutrition … how we develop our content . … Treatment Overview Sometimes your digestive system isn't …

Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Deciding About Total Joint Replacement

Overview If your child has severe joint damage from juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), your child's doctors may recommend a total joint replacement. As you and the doctors work through this …

Total Incontinence

… total loss of urinary control. It means that you are always leaking urine. It happens when the muscle that controls the release of … when other methods of treating incontinence haven't worked or can't be used. These methods …

Total Hip Replacement Surgery

… get depends on your doctor and your overall health. Your doctor might also ask what you … joint. In the future, make sure to let all health professionals know about your … Adaptation Date: 6/13/2023 Adapted By: HealthLink BC Adaptation Reviewed By: …

Eating Protein

… acids, and grains have other amino acids. Eating these different types of food … acids, and grains have other amino acids. Eating these different types of food …

Cow's Milk Protein Allergy in Babies

… the cow's milk protein is passed to your baby. Cow's milk protein is also an … switched to a different kind of formula. If your baby has signs of a milk protein allergy, contact your baby's doctor. Related Information …

Using a Home Test Kit for Protein in Urine

… Your doctor may have you check the amount of protein in your urine at home. Increased protein is a sign that your kidneys are being damaged. To test your urine each day, use a simple test …

Blood and Lymph System

… Level Test Mononucleosis Tests Myoglobin Test Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) Partial … Level Test Mononucleosis Tests Myoglobin Test Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) Partial …

Digestion

… Medical Tests Make a Wise Decision Take Action Open/close information section Health … Surgery? Open/close information section Take Action Bowel Disease: Caring for Your Ostomy … Medical Tests Make a Wise Decision Take Action Open/close information section Health …