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How to collect a stool sample (Lower Mainland) [Farsi] Permalink Public

Description of what you need and how to collect a stool (poop) sample for Culture and Sensitivity, Ova and Parasites, and Electrolytes, pH, Fat, Porphryins. (Farsi) Colour

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Gallstones [Farsi] Permalink Public

Gallstones are hard, stone-like deposits that form in the gallbladder. This factsheet provides an overview about gallstones including treatment at home, symptoms, prevention and when to get help. (Farsi) Colour

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Radiologic Percutaneous Gastrostomy/Gastrojejunostomy (Lower Mainland) [Farsi] Permalink Public

This pamphlet provides a brief description of the medical imaging procedure radiologic percutaneous gastrostomy/gastrojejunostomy including information on who will be performing procedure?, prior to procedure instructions, what happens during procedure?, will it hurt?, how long it will take?, risks or complications, what happens afterwards?, follow-up instructions and information on who to contact if experiencing problems. Radiologic Percutaneous Gastrostomy is a procedure where a special tube called a gastrostomy tube (G tube) is put into the stomach by going through the skin of the abdomen using X-ray to guide the procedure. (Farsi) Colour

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Liver Biopsy (Lower Mainland) [Farsi] Permalink Public

A pre/post pamphlet including a brief description of medical imaging procedure, who will be performing procedure, prior to procedure instructions, what happens during procedure, will it hurt?, how long it will take, risks or complications, what happens afterwards, follow-up instructions and information on who to contact if experiencing problems.A liver biopsy is a way of taking a small piece of tissue from your liver using a special needle. A liver biopsy is done to check for any abnormalities seen on other tests you might have had (such as an ultrasound, x-ray, CT scan, or blood tests). It is also done to find the cause of jaundice, or to check for cirrhosis, hepatitis or liver cancer. (Farsi) Colour

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Gastroscopy: Instructions for Going Home [Farsi] Permalink Public

Instructions for how to care for yourself at home after a Gastroscopy, what the doctor found, and information on follow-up. (Farsi) Colour

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Pasteurized and Raw Milk [Farsi] Permalink Public

HealthLinkBC Health File information on the safety and dangers of pasteurized and raw milk. Number 03. (Farsi)

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Unpasteurized Fruit/Vegetable Juices and Ciders: A Potential Health Risk [Farsi] Permalink Public

HealthLinkBC Health File information on the risk of consuming unpasteurized fruit juices and ciders. Number 72. (Farsi)

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Nutrition after Ileostomy (Fraser Health) [Farsi] Permalink Public

Information on food & fluid choices for people who have an ileostomy. (Farsi) Colour

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Colostomy Nutrition Guidelines (Fraser Health) [Farsi] Permalink Public

This booklet gives you some tips on how to manage certain unpleasant problems following surgery where a new colostomy was created. (Farsi) Colour

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Manganese in Drinking Water [Farsi] Permalink Public

Manganese (Mn) is an element found in air, food, soil, consumer products and drinking water. Manganese has long been considered only a nuisance in drinking water (e.g. causing stains on laundry, plumbing fixtures, etc.). However, new scientific studies show health effects from exposure to high levels of manganese in drinking water. This new information was used to revise the guideline for manganese in drinking water. (Farsi)

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