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HEALTH CHECK [10 records]

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Record 1 2018-05-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Surgical Treatment
  • Cancers and Oncology
DEF

A treatment that watches for changes to symptoms of a slow-growing cancer.

CONT

A person may be offered watchful waiting if they have other health problems or do not want to have other treatments right away. Tests are done if symptoms change or if the doctor wants to check whether the cancer has changed. When test results show that the cancer is getting worse, other treatments are offered.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Traitements non chirurgicaux
  • Cancers et oncologie
DEF

Traitement qui permet de surveiller l'apparition de changements dans les symptômes d’un cancer qui évolue lentement.

CONT

On peut proposer l'observation vigilante à une personne atteinte d'un autre problème de santé ou qui ne souhaite pas recevoir d'autres traitements tout de suite. On effectue des tests si les symptômes changent ou si le médecin veut vérifier si le cancer a changé. Quand les résultats des tests indiquent que le cancer s'aggrave, on propose d'autres traitements.

Spanish

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Record 2 2017-04-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Monographs
OBS

Heart and Stroke Foundation, 19990304.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de monographies
OBS

Fondation des maladies du cœur, 19990304.

Spanish

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Record 3 2014-10-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Microbiology and Parasitology
  • Epidemiology
CONT

In general, the bacteria that live on, or in, the human body are beneficial(commensal bacteria) and are essential for health. However, lurking among the commensal bacteria are pathogens which are commonly found in healthy individuals and are held in check by the commensals.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Microbiologie et parasitologie
  • Épidémiologie
CONT

Les bactéries qui vivent sur ou dans le corps humain sont généralement bénéfiques (commensales) et essentielles à la santé.

Spanish

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Record 4 2013-03-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Food Industries
CONT

Since 1999, the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada has promoted an on-pack food information program called Health Check.

Key term(s)
  • food information programme

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industrie de l'alimentation
CONT

La Fondation des maladies du cœur du Canada a annoncé aujourd’hui la mise en place d’un programme d’information nutritionnelle appelé «Visez Santé».

Spanish

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Record 5 2010-04-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Health Institutions
  • General Medicine, Hygiene and Health
  • Pregnancy, Reproduction and Perinatal Period
  • Non-Surgical Treatment
CONT

More and more women are recognizing the importance of an annual health check. There are special clinics that women can attend, which are usually held at your local health centre. They are known as well-woman clinics and they will usually carry out tests such as smear tests, breast screening(once over the age of 50) and they will keep a check on your blood pressure and weight.

Key term(s)
  • well-woman clinic

French

Domaine(s)
  • Établissements de santé
  • Médecine générale, hygiène et santé
  • Grossesse, Reproduction et Périnatalité
  • Traitements non chirurgicaux
OBS

Le terme anglais «clinic» est un faux-ami du terme français «clinique».

Spanish

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Record 6 2004-01-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hygiene and Health

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hygiène et santé
OBS

Campagne Centraide.

Key term(s)
  • coche santé

Spanish

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Record 7 2002-11-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Measuring Instruments
  • Security Devices
DEF

A mercury vapour analyzer which is used to measure the mercury level in the air.

CONT

Health & Safety has a Jerome mercury detector that will be used to check the mercury vapor concentration.... Compact high intensity mercury(HIM) tubes may release significant amounts of mercury vapors if they break while being used inside electronic equipment. If a HIM tubes breaks while in use, evacuate the laboratory and contact Health & Safety to monitor mercury vapor concentration inside the room with the Jerome mercury detector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareils de mesure
  • Dispositifs de sécurité
CONT

Détecteur au mercure, fabriqué en plastique, pour la protection des grandes fenêtres [...].

CONT

Détecteur d'inclinaisons contenant des détecteurs au mercure avec émetteur radio codée. [Serrure] conçue pour la protection de tableaux ou autres propriétés de valeur amovibles.

Spanish

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Record 8 2000-12-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Documents and Works
  • Mineralogy
OBS

In the North, the NORMIN database stores mineral deposit and assessment information using a web-based map query and data extraction tool to support Aboriginal organizations, prospectors, engineering firms, environmental consultants, GNWT, mineral exploration companies and Transport Canada.

OBS

Source(s) : IM-IT Health Check, Terms of reference-September 1999(Naturel).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de documents et d'œuvres
  • Minéralogie
OBS

Dans le Nord, des renseignements sur les gîtes minéraux et leur évaluation sont consignés dans la base de données NORMIN; on peut y avoir accès au moyen d'une carte géographique sur Internet et d'un outil d'extraction de données, le tout étant à l'usage des organismes autochtones, des prospecteurs, des firmes d'ingénierie, des experts-conseils en environnement, du GTNO, des firmes de prospection et de Transports Canada.

OBS

Source(s) : Bilan GI-TI, cadre de référence - septembre 1999 (Naturel).

Spanish

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Record 9 1994-04-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Water Distribution (Water Supply)
CONT

Double Check Valve Assemblies may only be used to prevent backflow due to superior back pressure from plant water systems, or from secondary water supply systems not considered harmful to public health.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Distribution de l'eau
CONT

Les blocs à clapets de retenue jumelés ne devraient servir qu'à empêcher les retours dus à des contre-pressions en provenance de réseaux industriels ou de réseaux d'alimentation secondaires dont l'eau véhiculée n'est pas jugée dangereuse pour la santé publique.

Spanish

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Record 10 1992-09-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Applications of Automation

French

Domaine(s)
  • Automatisation et applications

Spanish

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