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… can improve the chances of pregnancy. These procedures use a thin, flexible tube (catheter) to place sperm into the … during ovulation. Before the procedure, superovulation medicine may be used to increase the number of available … Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Femi Olatunbosun …
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… Humour therapy (sometimes called therapeutic humour) uses the power of smiles and laughter to aid healing. Humour … Nervosa Cancer: Controlling Cancer Pain Complementary Medicine Panic Attacks and Panic Disorder Ways To Reduce … Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Christine R. …
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… to watch for these behaviours in children. That's because children are less able to control their impulses. They … one should ever stop taking antidepressants suddenly. These medicines should be tapered off slowly and only under the … 18 in Canada. But health professionals often prescribe medicines that are not specifically approved but may still …
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… for changes that could lead to cancer. Two tests can be used to screen for cervical cancer. They may be used alone … Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family Medicine E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Kirtly Jones …
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… form may ask you to address specific issues.) Or you might use a universal form that has been approved by many … food and fluids if you can't eat or drink. Antibiotics are medicines used to treat serious infections. Life support How … were in pain? Would you want to be given strong doses of medicine to ease it, even if they make you groggy and not …
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… intestine) was removed, you will lose more water, because the stool no longer passes through the large intestine … Raisins. Popcorn. Seeds. Chocolate. Raw vegetables. Corn. Medicines When you have an ostomy , most medicine is absorbed in the small intestine. How well a …
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… includes ham, bacon, hot dogs, and luncheon meats. Don't use a salt substitute or lite salt unless your doctor or … Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine Donald Sproule MDCM, CCFP - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine E. Gregory …
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… bone marrow start to work as it should. The transplant can use stem cells that come from your own blood or bone marrow. … someone else's stem cells, you will need treatment with medicines to prevent your immune system from attacking the … as though it were a foreign substance. You may also take medicine to help prevent the donor cells from attacking your …
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… brain and lower your risk of having a stroke. You will get medicine to prevent pain and help you relax. The doctor will … find the narrow section of the artery. The catheter is used to move a balloon and an expandable tube, called a … okay. This may be for at least several days. You will take medicines to help prevent a stroke. You will still need to …
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… get the sugar it needs for energy. When the body can't use sugar for energy, it starts to use fat for energy. This … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Rhonda O'Brien …