This pamphlet outlines polycythemia vera (PV), a blood cancer, also called primary polycythemia, polycythemia rubra vera (PRV), or Vaquez-Osler disease. This pamphlet describes the cause, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of polycythemia vera.
People who have had a kidney transplant and are taking immunosuppressive medications are at risk of infection from the BK virus. This pamphlet explains the symptoms of BK virus, how BK virus is diagnosed, and how it is treated.
An ectopic (tubal) pregnancy is when a fertilized egg attaches outside of the uterus. The egg often implants in 1 of the fallopian tubes. As the egg grows, it can cause the tube to rupture (break). This pamphlet explains why you may need to be tested for an ectopic pregnancy, how the test is done, symptoms to watch for when waiting for your test results, and how you will get your test results. This pamphlet is also available in French.
This pamphlet is for SANE Program patients. It explains what post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is, how to take the medication, and your options for picking it up.
This pamphlet explains what causes PVD, the symptoms of PVD, and how PVD is diagnosed and treated. Information about follow-up care is given. This pamphlet is also available in French.
This pamphlet outlines how all patients who come to an Emergency Department for treatment are screened for the potential of violence and aggression. If you show a potential for violence or aggression, or have been violent or aggressive, we add a note to your health record to help us keep you and our staff safe.
Cette brochure contient de l'information sur la façon de prévenir les poux, de vérifier s'il y en a et de les traiter.
Parfois, les bactéries développent la capacité de ne plus être détruites par les antibiotiques. Quand cela se produit, on dit que les bactéries (organismes) sont « résistantes » aux antibiotiques et on parle alors des organismes antibiorésistants (OA). Ce dépliant explique comment les OA se propagent, le dépistage des OA et les raisons pour lesquelles nous procédons au dépistage des OA. This pamphlet is also available in English.
This pamphlet explains what pre-eclampsia is, what the symptoms are, how it can affect your baby, and how it is treated.
This pamphlet explains what pre-eclampsia is, what the symptoms are, how it can affect your baby, and how it is treated.