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… family doctor or optometrist. Try to choose a convenient location. Then you can easily get follow-up eye examinations … of anesthesia is planned? Cataract surgery in otherwise healthy people can usually be done on an outpatient basis … Current as of: October 12, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Adam …
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… home treatment and do not scar. Minor scrapes may be uncomfortable, but they usually heal within 3 to 7 days. The … The way a scrape heals depends on the depth, size, and location of the scrape. Whether a scrape heals with or … Scrapes Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… emergencies. If you don't have a cell phone, memorize the location of the nearest pay phone. Keep change with you at … Stop Family Violence website at www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/stop-family-vi… to find the …
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… and Injuries Current as of: August 2, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency … - Emergency Medicine Current as of: August 2, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… absorbed. If you can, use liquid medicines. Tell all your health professionals (doctors and pharmacist) about the type of ostomy you have and the location of the stoma (the exposed end of the intestine). … Current as of: November 30, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine …
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… Put a check next to the statements that you agree with: My health _____I'd like to be at a healthy weight. Alcohol is adding too many empty calories to … Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine …
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… Use any of them to start learning more about your health. Health and Fitness Tools Do Your BMI and Waist Size Increase … Current as of: February 27, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Brian D. …
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… procedure removes the diseased lungs and replaces them with healthy lungs from a recently deceased donor. What To Expect … Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics Kathleen Romito MD - Family …
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… you take, including over-the-counter medicines and natural health products. Don't start any new medicines before you … keep your opioid medicine or opioid patches for later use. Health Canada recommends that you take your opioid pills and … doctor tells you to. Call 9-1-1 or your local emergency service right away if you have: Trouble breathing. Swelling …
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… have any concerns, it's important to address them with your health care provider as soon as possible. Remember there are … yourself, have I: eaten at least three meals today? Had a healthy snack if I'm still hungry? enjoyed some physical … group of people who understand my feelings? Your public health nurse can tell you about postpartum support groups. …
