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… Vietnamese Why do I need calcium? Calcium is one of the building blocks of strong bones and teeth. Getting enough calcium early in life helps build strong bones. Getting enough calcium later in life …
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… vitamins pass in and out of the body easily. Most do not build up in the body's cells. Water-soluble vitamins include … K. These are stored more easily in the body, and they can build up to dangerous levels. Check the expiration date. Do … vitamins pass in and out of the body easily. Most do not build up in the body's cells. Water-soluble vitamins include …
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… It happens when a substance in the blood, called bilirubin, builds up to very high levels and spreads into the brain … the brain, where it causes long-term damage. A low-level buildup of bilirubin is normal. This is called mild … to get worse and is not treated, bilirubin in the blood can build up to a high level. This is when kernicterus becomes a …
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… you from early labour until after childbirth has a proven, positive effect on childbirth. footnote 1 Distraction. … of Rh immunoglobulin after delivery if your newborn is Rh-positive. For more information see the topic Rh … overdue ( post-term pregnancy ). Antibiotics if you tested positive for group B strep during your pregnancy. Procedures …
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… intestines to the liver. TIPS may be used to: Treat fluid buildup that continues to happen even though other treatment has been tried. The buildup often happens in the belly. Treat the bleeding that … less able to filter toxins from the bloodstream. The toxins build up in the bloodstream and cause problems in your …
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… drugs (NSAIDs) or acetaminophen. Physiotherapy may help to build up stomach and back muscles (core strengthening). … drugs (NSAIDs) or acetaminophen. Physiotherapy may help to build up stomach and back muscles (core strengthening). …
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… with colleagues during a walk inside or outside the building. Try a "squeeze ball" to flex and tone hands and … with colleagues during a walk inside or outside the building. Try a "squeeze ball" to flex and tone hands and …
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