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… Noise-Induced Hearing Loss On this page: Overview Overview Hearing loss caused by noise can occur in people of any age. Whether a noise is harmful depends on how loud it is … , a part of the inner ear. The force of loud noise can damage these hair cells. A small amount of damage may have no …
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… Cancer During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview Sometimes cancer … including: How far along the pregnancy is ( gestational age ). The type and location of the cancer. How advanced the … including: How far along the pregnancy is ( gestational age ). The type and location of the cancer. How advanced the …
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… Breast Cancer: Should I Have Chemotherapy for Early-Stage Breast Cancer? Breast Cancer: What Should I Do if I'm at … Menopause: Should I Use Hormone Therapy (HT)? Miscarriage: Should I Have Treatment to Complete a Miscarriage? … Grief Grief: Helping Children With Grief Grief: Helping Older Adults With Grief Growth and Development: Helping Your …
Medications
… Teriflunomide - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug Interactions Overdose Notes Missed Dose Storage Medical Alert Pronunciation: TER-i-FLOO-noe-mide Common … defects, death) in an unborn baby. Women of childbearing age must have a negative pregnancy test before starting this …
Medications
… Misoprostol - Oral On this page: Uses Other Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions … Drug Interactions Overdose Notes Missed Dose Storage Pronunciation: MYE-soe-PROST-ol Common Brand Name(s): … such as ibuprofen). Also, if you are of childbearing age, do not use this drug to reduce the risk of ulcers from …
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… Be drug smart Last updated August 28, 2024 On this page: Opioid use support Questions you may have Useful … and small group counselling is available to people of all ages who are directly or indirectly affected by alcohol and … or visit our  Mental Health and Substance Use  web pages. To find mental health and substance use support …
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… Molar Pregnancy On this page: … may increase your risk of having a molar pregnancy include: Age. The risk for complete molar pregnancy steadily increases after age 35. A history of molar pregnancy, especially if you've …
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… Laser Resurfacing On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How … and heat up deeper tissue to stimulate the growth of collagen. This is also called ablative skin resurfacing. Or it … laser resurfacing is very precise and causes little damage to the surrounding skin and tissue. It is done most …
Medical tests
… Bilirubin Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … hepatitis ), blood disorders ( hemolytic anemia ), or blockage of the tubes (bile ducts) that allow bile to pass from … (hyperbilirubinemia) in a newborn baby can cause brain damage ( kernicterus ) and other serious problems. So some …
Healthy eating
… likely to happen when everyone helps. Involve kids of all ages in planning, shopping for and preparing meals. These … and traditions. Keep mealtime conversations positive. Encourage children to talk about their day. This helps to develop … past. Not everyone likes every food, and that’s okay. Encourage kids to say “no, thank you,” or teach them what you …