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… the washroom, changing diapers, and before handling or eating food. For more information on hand washing, see …
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… disease, hypothyroidism , Alzheimer's disease , or certain cancers. Using too much alcohol. Your sex. Homocysteine … disease, hypothyroidism , Alzheimer's disease , or certain cancers. Using too much alcohol. Your sex. Homocysteine …
Medical tests
… other tests are done to find the right medicine for treating the infection. This is called sensitivity testing . … (2006, updated 2010). Gonoccoccal infections. In Canadian Guidelines on Sexually Transmitted Infections . Available … other tests are done to find the right medicine for treating the infection. This is called sensitivity testing . …
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… It sends out mild electrical signals that keep your heart beating normally. The signals are painless. It can help stop … heart's electrical system, which normally keeps your heart beating steadily. If you are worried about having a … Citations Glikson M, et al. (2021). 2021 ESC guidelines on cardiac pacing and cardiac resynchronization …
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… number of days to become infectious. People are infected by eating contaminated food or water. The parasite is not … Cyclospora infection. These outbreaks have been linked to eating contaminated, imported fresh produce. High-risk foods … Wash fruits and vegetables as thoroughly as possible before eating them. However, washing may not eliminate the risk Be …
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… can have an STI and not have any symptoms. Finding and treating an STI reduces the chances of passing infections on … the more likely you are to be exposed to STIs. Talk about prevention Talk to your partner(s) about STIs and how you …
Medications
… Uses This medication is used to treat certain types of cancer (chronic myeloid leukemia-CML, acute lymphoblastic … prevent your body from fully absorbing this drug. Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice while using … you to take low-dose aspirin for heart attack or stroke prevention (usually 81-162 milligrams a day), you should …
Medications
… should be used. When used to treat anemia related to cancer, this medication may also increase the risk of death … HIV, and people receiving chemotherapy for some types of cancer (cancer that does not involve the bone marrow or … of breath/rapid breathing chest/jaw/left arm pain unusual sweating confusion sudden dizziness/fainting …
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… as starting a diet to lose weight. And if you want to start eating more of a food that's rich in vitamin K, talk to your … as starting a diet to lose weight. And if you want to start eating more of a food that's rich in vitamin K, talk to your …
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… or high blood pressure. Surgery, such as for prostate cancer, may cause erection problems. Anxiety, stress, and … chances of conceiving. Oral medicines (by mouth) can make treating an erection problem simple and easy. But you should … or high blood pressure. Surgery, such as for prostate cancer, may cause erection problems. Anxiety, stress, and …
