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… periods of high use. Pool and hot tub owners should use a test kit that can measure, at minimum, the disinfectant used … available chlorine, chlorine cyanurate or bromine) and pH. Test kits should be maintained and replaced in accordance … recommendations. Take appropriate action whenever pool test results are outside of the recommended range. Table 1 …
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… Thrombolytics are medicines that rapidly dissolve a blood clot. They are used when a blood clot causes an emergency, such as a heart attack or stroke. These clot-busting medicines help blood to flow normally again. Thrombolytics are used as soon …
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… Resources are searchable through key words, subjects and type. Note: The individual resources were not evaluated by … website provides general information about benefits and types of physical activity with age-related recommendations …
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… trying the birth control pill, patch, or ring. With most types of hormone birth control, you take the hormones every … is when you might get a menstrual period. There are some types of pills that you can take over 3 months, or even … trying the birth control pill, patch, or ring. With most types of hormone birth control, you take the hormones every …
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… fibre intake to manage symptoms. Learn about fibre and the types and amounts in different foods: Fibre and your health … disease Celiac disease is a condition where the small intestine gets damaged by gluten. Read tips for following a … diverticular disease Gallbladder disease Gallstones are a type of gallbladder disease that happens when hard stones …
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… Physiotherapy Physiotherapy uses exercise of all types to help you stay as independent as possible. Your … Recognize swallowing problems. You can also learn what types of food are better for you to eat if it's hard to … Physiotherapy Physiotherapy uses exercise of all types to help you stay as independent as possible. Your …
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… have Down syndrome vulnerable to abuse, injury, and other types of harm. You can help manage and prevent these types of problems by being aware and helping your child … have Down syndrome vulnerable to abuse, injury, and other types of harm. You can help manage and prevent these types …
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… cardiac death) Low levels of potassium or magnesium in the blood may also increase your risk of QT prolongation. This … unless your doctor tells you to. Lab and/or medical tests (such as liver function, blood mineral levels such as calcium, magnesium, potassium) …
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… cardiac death) Low levels of potassium or magnesium in the blood may also increase your risk of QT prolongation. This … unless your doctor tells you to. Lab and/or medical tests (such as liver/kidney function, blood mineral levels) should be done before you start taking …
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… toothbrushes, and razors) that may have contacted blood or other body fluids. Consult your doctor or … cardiac death) Low levels of potassium or magnesium in the blood may also increase your risk of QT prolongation. This … not share this medication with others. Lab and/or medical tests (such as viral load, T-cell counts, liver function) …
