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… Manual Therapy for Neck Pain On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Used How Well It Works Related Information Treatment Overview Manual therapy is a general … on self-care and strength exercises. If you choose to see a health care provider who does manual therapy, find one who …
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… Tyrell's Story: Taking Pills for High Blood Pressure On this page: Tyrell's Story Related Information Tyrell's Story When Tyrell's doctor told him he … recently had a stroke. But Tyrell had always been kind of a health nut. It just didn't seem possible that he could be …
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… Autonomic Dysreflexia On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Autonomic dysreflexia is a syndrome in … that all clothing and devices fit right. How can you care for yourself? There are ways you may be able to treat … room or call emergency services. Be sure to talk to your health care team ahead of time about what to do when you …
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… Lung Function in COPD On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Lung function means how well … take long, deep breaths and push the air out of your lungs. For people with COPD, the test measures how well the lungs … of breath and may not know that their lungs aren't as healthy as they should be. Moderate COPD (grade 2) 50% to …
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… Dental care for your infant and toddler Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 19 Download PDF Document English … Vietnamese Beginning dental care early is important for your child’s health. Dental care keep teeth healthy for …
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… Surgical Abortion Care On this page: Overview Related Information Overview A surgical abortion is a minor medical … as you recover? You may have cramps and light bleeding for up to 2 weeks after a surgical abortion. Most people can … Abortion Current as of: August 2, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family …
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… Calf Muscle Injury On this page: Related Information What is a calf muscle injury? … sports where you need to push off with your foot quickly for a sudden burst of speed. Examples include tennis, … Problems Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… ADHD: Should My Child Take Medicine for ADHD? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this … They may not share or be able to wait for their turn. Hyperactive . They can't sit still for even a short time. They … when he or she takes atomoxetine or an antidepressant. Health Canada and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration …
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… HIV: Tips for Caregivers to Avoid Infection On this page: Overview Related Information Overview HIV is present in the blood, … it in a trash container. Check with your doctor or local health unit to be sure you are following proper disposal …
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… Hepatitis C virus Last updated November 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 40a Download PDF Document English … and pipes Sharing unsterilized materials or equipment used for tattoos, body-piercing, acupuncture or electrolysis … in countries where the blood supply is not tested for hepatitis C. In Canada, this applies to blood and blood …
