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Urodynamics and/or Cystoscopy (Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre) [English] Permalink Public

Urodynamics is a study that assesses how the bladder and urethra are performing their job of storing and releasing urine. This will help determine the cause of such conditions as incontinence, frequent urination, or recurrent urinary tract infections. (English) Colour

Choosing a Tattoo Studio [English] Permalink Public

Tattooing involves breaking the skin. When this protective barrier is broken, you are more susceptible to a variety of health risks. This factsheet contains a list of questions to ask your tattoo artist and general hygiene issues to consider. (English) Colour

Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis) [English] Permalink Public

HealthLinkBC Health File information about pink eye (conjunctivitis)including overivew of pink eye vaccine (conjunctivitis) and taking medicine. Number 82. (English)

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Febrile Seizures - Children (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Febrile means ‘from a fever’. Seizure is uncontrolled muscle spasms, twitching, or jerking. A febrile seizure is a common condition brought on by a sudden rise in body temperature. (English) Colour

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Fever in Children (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Fever is a rise in body temperature. Fever is a normal and healthy reaction to an infection. Fever helps the body fight infection. (English) Colour

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Preventing Peritonitis [English] Permalink Public

How to prevent peritonitis, signs of peritonitis and instructions for patients and hospital (English) Colour

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Abscess Drainage: Caring for your child at home after the procedure (Child) [English] Permalink Public

​Your child has had an abscess drained. This factsheet explains how to look after your child at home after the procedure, and when to call for help. Audio available. (English)

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Swollen Lymph Nodes (Child) [English] Permalink Public

There are over 500 lymph nodes, or "glands", in the body. Most lymph nodes are found in groups near the armpit, groin, and neck. They are also found in the chest and abdominal cavities away from the surface of the skin. In general, lymph nodes are the size of a pea. (English)

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What is pneumonia? (Child) [English] Permalink Public

Pneumonia is an infection in the lungs. It may also be called lower respiratory tract infection because it occurs deep in the lungs. Most cases of pneumonia are caused by viruses. A smaller number of pneumonia cases are caused by bacteria. Often, pneumonia follows a cold. Audio available. (English)

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Colds (Child) [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet provides information about colds including overview of colds, symptoms, prevention, treatments and when to contact a health care provider. Audio available. (English)

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