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… Overview A serum osmolality test measures the amount of chemicals dissolved in the liquid part (serum) of the blood. Chemicals that affect serum osmolality include sodium, … If you do not drink enough water, the concentration of chemicals in your blood (serum osmolality) increases. When …
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… . The retina is the nerve layer that lines the back of your eye. It is the part of your eye that "takes pictures" and sends the images to your … worse over many years. At first, the blood vessels in the eye get weak. This can lead to blood and other liquid …
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… shortens (effaces) and opens (dilates). There is no "show" (pink tinged vaginal mucus). There may be "show" and/or fluid …
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… is a good choice for surfaces that might be damaged by chemical disinfectants, such as some furniture. Disinfect … are a convenient and effective way to disinfect some toys. Chemicals such as ammonia, hydrogen peroxide, and bleach are … toxic gas. Bleach should be mixed only with water. Keep all chemicals out of reach of children. …
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… stone analysis is a test done on a kidney stone to see what chemicals are in it. The test is done on a kidney stone that … the urine or removed from the urinary tract during surgery. Chemical analysis of a kidney stone shows the type of stone … Why It Is Done A kidney stone analysis is done to: Find the chemical makeup of a kidney stone. Guide treatment for a …
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… "organic" has been grown or raised without man-made chemical fertilizers, pest killers (pesticides), or weed … Foods grown with pesticides can have small amounts of these chemicals left on the food when it gets to the store. There … may be more sensitive than adults to pesticides and other chemicals because they are still growing. But there is not …
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… stroke/heat exhaustion, skin cancers, cataracts and other eye diseases. During the warm summer months, a child’s … or logo on the label). For a small number of children, the chemicals in some sunscreens can trigger a skin rash or burn … of the knees. Be careful when applying sunscreen near the eyes. It can be irritating, so avoid the upper and lower …
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… products, but they do contain nicotine. Nicotine is the chemical that makes tobacco addictive Nicotine pouches. They … tobacco products contain the same cancer-causing chemicals as cigarettes. They are all highly addictive and … if users do not inhale, they are still exposed to toxic chemicals in the tobacco smoke. Bidis Bidis have higher …
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… multi-use products to cut down on the number of different chemicals around your house. Read product labels for caution … about the best way to safely get rid of medicines. Chemicals and fumes Never mix chemicals. Keep cleaners or chemicals in their original …
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… should stop. And your gums will heal and become firm and pink again. Risks Root planing and scaling can introduce … should stop. And your gums will heal and become firm and pink again. Risks Root planing and scaling can introduce …
