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… Antiretroviral Medicines for HIV On this page: About This Medicine About This … taking it, and any warnings about the medicine. The information provided here is general. So be sure to read the … your body (viral load). This helps keep your immune system healthy and helps you live longer. The medicines also help …
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… Noninsulin Medicines for Type 2 Diabetes On this page: About This Medicine About … taking it, and any warnings about the medicine. The information provided here is general. So be sure to read the … or pharmacist if all the medicines you take are safe. Other health problems. Before taking a medicine, be sure your …
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… on drinking water quality Last updated January 12, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 49f Download PDF Document English … Document Vietnamese Wildfires can impact water sources used for our drinking water. For example: nearby streams, rivers and lakes. When wildfire …
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… Genetic Testing for Medicines On this page: Overview Overview Genetic testing for medicines means that a person has tests to see if a … gout. In certain cases, they may use them for some mental health conditions. How does it work? The tests are done with …
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… Tips for Finding a Counsellor or Therapist On this page: Overview Related Information Overview The terms counsellor and therapist cover … Social workers (MSW, ACSW). Psychologists (PhD). Mental health counsellors (RCC) (MA, MEd, EdD). Psychiatrists (MD). …
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… Rubella Last updated November 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 14d Download PDF Document English … Rubella is usually a mild illness but can be very serious for pregnant women and their developing babies. If a … and to others that need protection against rubella. For more information, see: HealthLinkBC File #14a Measles, …
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… Starting Medicines for ADHD: How to Care for Your Child On this page: Overview Overview Medicines for … medicines for ADHD. Tell the doctor if your child has other health conditions. Let the doctor know if your child has any …
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… Birth Defects Testing On this page: Health Tools Types of Tests First-Trimester Tests … Second-Trimester Tests Deciding About Testing Related Information What are birth defects tests? Birth defects tests are done during pregnancy to look for possible problems with the baby (fetus). Birth defects …
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… Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Related Information Test Overview An electrophysiology study, or EP … of metal that conduct electricity. The electrodes collect information about your heart's electrical activity. Your … options. Tell your doctor ALL the medicines and natural health products you take. Some may increase the risk of …
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… External Cephalic Version for Breech Position On this page: Treatment Overview What To … a caesarean section (C-section). Most breech babies are healthy and don't have problems after birth. Your doctor may … Sometimes this causes the baby to turn. The medical name for this process is external cephalic version. During the …