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… you are canning Processing time will vary depending on the type of food being preserved and the size of the jar. Never … the manufacturer’s directions carefully for recommended testing and frequency procedures, to make sure your canner … heavy-duty jars made specifically for home canning. “Mason” type jars – which screw shut with a threaded neck – are the …
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… is not common, so diagnosis can be hard. There's no one test to diagnose CRPS. Your doctor will ask about your … a physiotherapist or occupational therapist (or both). This type of therapy may not even involve touching your painful … the condition. Cognitive–behavioural therapy (CBT) is the type of counselling used most often for CRPS. CBT can help …
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… It is also used to treat a high level of calcium in the blood that may occur with some cancers. Sodium clodronate … the amount of calcium released from your bones into your blood. This medication belongs to a class of drugs called … 30 minutes difficult/painful swallowing esophagus/stomach/intestinal problems (such as heartburn, ulcers, colitis) Some …
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… medical condition, body size, response to treatment, lab tests, and other medications you may be taking. Be sure to … products). Older adults may be at greater risk for low blood cell counts while using this drug. Tell your doctor if … center. Notes Lab and/or medical tests (such as complete blood count, kidney/liver function, blood sugar, …
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… drugs known as nitrates. It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels so blood can flow more easily to the heart. This medication … This medication may interfere with certain laboratory tests (including cholesterol levels), possibly causing false …
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… Monitoring may include hearing, kidney, urine, and drug blood level tests. Avoid other medications that may increase your risk … tests (such as kidney function, levels of drug in the blood) may be performed to help find the best dose for your …
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… Monitoring may include hearing, kidney, urine, and drug blood level tests. Avoid other medications that may increase your risk … tests (such as kidney function, levels of drug in the blood) may be performed to help find the best dose for your …
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… on your medical condition, response to treatment, and lab tests. Before injecting each dose, clean the injection site … from the vagina/uterus This medication may rarely cause blood clots (such as pulmonary embolism, stroke, heart … deep vein thrombosis). You may be at increased risk for blood clots if you have a history of blood clots, or if you …
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… this procedure, the affected leg is propped up to drain blood. Then the sclerosant is injected into the varicose or … pressure is applied over the veins. This is to prevent blood returning to the veins when you stand up. You may need … on how bad the varicose and spider veins are and what type of sclerosant is used. Another technique allows your …
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… activity on cardiovascular conditions, such as high blood pressure, click here . For more information on the … on Aging, USA) What activities are right for me? The best type of physical activity you can do for yourself is the type that you enjoy and therefore will continue to do. This …