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Liver Biopsy (Lower Mainland) [French] 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. (French) Colour

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Colic (Child) [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet provides a overview of colic including causes, treatment and when to contact a health care provider. Audio available. (English)

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http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/En/HealthAZ/Developm...

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Dental Clinics [English] Permalink Public

List of reduced cost dental clinics. (English)

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http://www.yourdentalhealth.ca/visiting-your-denti...

Autism Information Services British Columbia (AISBC) [English] Permalink Public

A brochure with information about autism information services available in British Columbia. (English)

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https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/health/managing-...

Immunization status: Grade 9 students [English] Permalink Public

NOTE: This is a copy of the letter sent home by the school. This immunization letter includes immunization history report that shows CERTAIN VACCINES MIGHT BE OVERDUE. (English) Black & White

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Lower Limb Amputation – Advanced Exercises (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This sheet provides lower limb amputation - advanced exercises. (English) Colour

Diabetes Canada: Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (DPN) [English] Permalink Public

Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (DPN) is a long-term complication of diabetes. Exposure to high blood glucose levels over an extended period of time causes damage to the peripheral nerves – the nerves that go to the arms, hands, legs, and feet. (English)

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https://www.diabetes.ca/DiabetesCanadaWebsite/medi...

After Open Heart Surgery: A Quick Reference (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Patient discharge instructions to be given to patients after open heart surgery. (English) Colour

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Drain Care after Breast Surgery [English] Permalink Public

After breast and axilla (armpit) surgery you could have one or more drains. The drain removes old blood and fluid that can collect after surgery. This sheet gives instructions for how to care for the drain(s) at home. (English) Black & White

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Congenital Muscular Torticollis - Left [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet provides an overview of congenital muscular torticollis including treatment. (English)

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http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1079...