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… How to keep yourself safe You can reduce your risk of injury when you have vertigo by following these suggestions. … How to keep yourself safe You can reduce your risk of injury when you have vertigo by following these suggestions. …
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… may improve flexibility, maintain good posture, and prevent injury. Stretch slowly and gently. Do not bounce, but keep a … may improve flexibility, maintain good posture, and prevent injury. Stretch slowly and gently. Do not bounce, but keep a …
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… Last updated January 29, 2025 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic disease that causes shortness of breath, fatigue and … Canadian guidelines recommend. Physical activity and lung disease Current Canadian guidelines recommend doing light- …
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… placenta is attached to the wall of the uterus. Having an injury to the uterus. This could occur because of a car … abruptions. A CT scan . This may be done if you had an injury to your belly. If placental abruption is suspected, … sports and other activities that increase your risk of injury, such as basketball, soccer, skiing, and motorcycle …
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… Do all you can to keep the wound clean and avoid further injury to the area. Mild bleeding usually stops on its own … stitches should be treated within 6 to 8 hours after the injury to reduce the risk of infection. Very dirty wounds … or closed with skin adhesive within 6 to 8 hours after the injury. Some cuts that need treatment can be closed up to 24 …
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… prevent harms from substance use include: Impaired driving prevention programs. These programs increase awareness of … to reverse an opioid poisoning. This helps prevent brain injury and death Overdose prevention services. These services help prevent drug …
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… alcohol. Change the injection site each time to lessen injury under the skin. To minimize bruising, do not rub the … high blood pressure infection of the heart kidney disease liver disease low platelet counts after previous … you to take low-dose aspirin for heart attack or stroke prevention (usually 81-162 milligrams a day), you should …
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… are certified to: Diagnose and treat all forms of eye disease. Prescribe and administer diagnostic and therapeutic … corrective lenses or other therapies. Detect signs of disease and refer you to other health providers, when … prescribe corrective lenses, or diagnose or treat eye diseases. All provinces require completion of a 1- to 4-year …
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… 35(2004): 7–16. Tay BKB, et al. (2014). "Disorders, diseases, and injuries of the spine." In HB Skinner, PJ … 35(2004): 7–16. Tay BKB, et al. (2014). "Disorders, diseases, and injuries of the spine." In HB Skinner, PJ …
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… families. In adults, blocked tear ducts may be caused by an injury to the bones or tissues around the eyes or by another … done for adults. Eye Problems, Non-Injury Making the Most of Your Appointment Outpatient … families. In adults, blocked tear ducts may be caused by an injury to the bones or tissues around the eyes or by another …
