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Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) [English] Permalink Public

HealthLinkBC Health File information about methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) including overview of methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), treatment and prevention. Number 73. (English)

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How to Prevent Blood Clots (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

While in the hospital, there is a chance you could get a blood clot. This factsheet explains the medical term for blood clot (venous thrombo-embolism or VTE), what causes them, what to watch for, and how they are prevented. (English) Black & White

Accidental Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

It is best to assume that all blood and body fluids are infectious. This factsheet is for anyone in the community who has been exposed. Usually given out in Emergency. Describes the types of exposure, the types of infections, how to protect the spread of possible infection, and how to prevent or treat exposure in the future. (English) Colour

Multi-Drug Resistance Organisms (MDROs) - Acute Care: How to prevent the spread of infection in hospital and at home [English] Permalink Public

This fact sheet explains why you may be tested for MDROs (Multi-Drug Resistant Organisms) in the hospital (acute care), how we do the test, what to do while waiting for results, and next steps after testing negative or positive. (English) Colour

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Low Blood Pressure When Standing Up / Postural Hypotension (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Have you ever noticed that you feel light-headed, dizzy, or faint when you change position from lying down or sitting to standing? This is a type of low blood pressure. You might hear it called ‘postural hypotension’ or ‘orthostatic hypotension’. (English) Colour

Diabetes What to do for my health [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet provides information on diabetes including managing your symptoms, learn how to take care of yourself, and resources available. (English) Colour

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HTLV-1 Virus [English] Permalink Public

HealthLinkBC Health File information providing an overview about Human T-Lymphotropic Virus Type 1. Number 34. (English)

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Just the Basics - Tips for Healthy Eating [English] Permalink Public

Healthy eating tips and sample meal plans.Diabetes is a condition in which your body cannot properly use and store food for energy. The fuel that your body needs is called glucose, a form of sugar. Glucose comes from foods such as fruit, milk, some vegetables, starchy foods and sugar. (English)

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Just the Basics: Latin American [English] Permalink Public

Healthy eating tips and sample meal plans. Diabetes is a condition in which your body cannot properly use and store food for energy. The fuel that your body needs is called glucose, a form of sugar. Glucose comes from foods such as fruit, milk, some vegetables, starchy foods and sugar. (English)

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Just the Basics: South Asian [English] Permalink Public

Healthy eating tips and sample meal plans.Diabetes is a condition in which your body cannot properly use and store food for energy. The fuel that your body needs is called glucose, a form of sugar. Glucose comes from foods such as fruit, milk, some vegetables, starchy foods and sugar. (English)

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