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… trees from certain defoliators when they reach outbreak levels in our forests. Some of the most damaging insect … Douglas-fir tussock moth outbreaks usually occur in low-lying, rural-urban interface areas. Exposure can cause …
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… salmon). Listeria can grow in foods that are wet, salty or sugary and can grow even when the food is refrigerated. … Listeriosis can cause serious illness such as meningitis, blood infection and even death. Symptoms of meningitis … immune system you should either avoid or cook the following foods to steaming hot: Soft and mould-ripened cheese …
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… For each item in the list, the generic name is first, followed by any brand names. aspirin (Bayer, Entrophen, … or stroke. Antiplatelets may be used by people who: Are at high risk for a heart attack or stroke. Have coronary artery … attack (TIA). How do they work? Antiplatelets prevent blood clots from forming in your blood vessels and heart. …
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… have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this … past and had an allergic reaction to the sting , you have a high risk of having a similar reaction if you are stung … us her risk of having another similar reaction was fairly high, and we felt it was worth the cost and the bother of …
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… amounts of hepatitis B antibodies taken from donated human blood. Antibodies are proteins that a person’s immune system … 14 days after the exposure. HBIg is recommended for the following: People exposed to blood known or suspected to be … mothers have hepatitis B Newborns whose mothers are at high risk of infection with hepatitis B, such as those who …
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… once to fill the tip with the gel. Gently pull down the lower eyelid to make a pouch. Place the prescribed number of … effects. Using this medication for prolonged periods or in high doses may cause serious side effects, including serious … cataracts glaucoma severe nearsightedness (myopia) diabetes After you apply this drug, your vision may become …
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… out of the tube, which creates a vacuum. The vacuum helps blood flow into the penis, producing an erection-like state in … to create an erection. Risks The risk of side effects is low, and they are usually minor. Possible problems may …
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… amount of alcohol use comes with risks. The risks are even higher for young people. Alcohol is a leading cause of death … and how you can reduce your risks. The less you drink, the lower your risks. On this page: How alcohol affects your … cancers Increased risk of stroke and heart disease High blood pressure Reduced resistance to infection and …
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… leukemia). It is a chemotherapy drug that works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. Talk to the … marrow function, an effect that may lead to a low number of blood cells such as red cells, white cells, and platelets. … of cancer (such as lymphoma, skin, cervical). This risk is higher in children/young adults being treated for certain …
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… is a carotid artery on each side of the neck. They supply blood to the brain. Fatty buildup can narrow these arteries. … arteries are narrowed, it can make it hard for blood to flow to the brain. This buildup also raises your risk of stroke. This procedure may improve blood flow to your brain and lower your risk of having a stroke. …
