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… Oral Cancer On this page: Related Information What is oral cancer? … cancer treated? Treatment for oral cancer is based on the stage of the cancer and other things, such as your overall …
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… Stroke: Preventing Injury in Affected Limbs On this page: Overview Related Information Overview After a stroke, you may not … The therapist can teach you how to do special massages that can help move fluid out of your arm or leg. You …
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… Stroke: Your Rehabilitation Team On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Your stroke rehab team may … help you work on reading and writing skills. Speech-language pathologist. A speech-language pathologist can help you …
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… Epilepsy Medicine Therapy Failure On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Medicine therapy for epilepsy … medicines is covered under your provincial health plan. Related Information Epilepsy Taking Medicines as Prescribed …
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… Varicose Veins Home Treatment On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Self-care, or home treatment, … veins. For more information, see the topic Weight Management . Elevate your legs When you elevate your legs, …
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… Blood Culture On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Related Information Test Overview Blood normally doesn't … prevent bacteria from becoming resistant to antibiotics. Related Information Antibiotic Sensitivity Test Medical …
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… Cardiac Rehabilitation: Maintenance Program On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Cardiac rehabilitation (rehab) … and strength training. A daily exercise routine is encouraged. Stretching and flexibility. Stretching should be a …
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… Necrotizing Enterocolitis On this page: Related Information What is necrotizing … But if the infection becomes severe, it can cause severe damage to the intestine, which can be deadly. Some children may …
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… Use Heat or Ice to Relieve Low Back Pain On this page: Overview Related Information Overview There is some … then a few hours later use ice for 10 to 15 minutes. Related Information Low Back Pain Using Ice and Cold Packs …
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… Tracheostomy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Risks Related Information Surgery Overview Tracheostomy … you open the valve so that air can go around the blockage in your throat and into your lungs while you sleep. …