Blepharospasm (also called benign essential blepharospasm) is a rare condition that causes eyelid twitching or blinking that you cannot control. This pamphlet outlines who typically gets blepharospasm, how it is diagnosed, treatment, and things you can do to relieve symptoms.
This pamphlet provides blood collection tips for parents. This pamphlet is also available in French.
This pamphlet explains the blood components (parts), products, and alternatives that you may receive as part of a blood transfusion. A description, how it is given, benefits, and possible side effects of each product are given.
You or your family member had a blood transfusion. Although rare, it is possible you may have a reaction. Symptoms to watch for and tell your health care team about, as well as symptoms that medical attention right away, are listed. This pamphlet is also available in French, Arabic, and Simplified Chinese.
Ce dépliant donne des conseils pour boire de l’eau de façon sécuritaire entre les repas et réduire les risques d’étouffement. This pamphlet is also available in English.
A bone scan may help your health care provider determine your future fracture risk and measure your response to treatment. This pamphlet outlines how the scan is done, how to get ready, and what to do during the test, and conditions that may interfere with the scan.
This pamphlet explains what a bone marrow test is, how to get ready for it, why and how it is done, and what will happen after the test. A list of symptoms to watch for is included.
This pamphlet gives information on what to expect before you book an appointment at your collaborative family practice in Colchester, Cumberland, Pictou County, or East Hants.