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Pain Control at the End of Life

… of pain. Medicines taken by mouth (oral) are usually used first, because they are easier to take and are usually less … of pain. Medicines taken by mouth (oral) are usually used first, because they are easier to take and are usually less …

Heart Failure Less Common Symptoms

… no longer compensate properly for the failing heart. The first table summarizes congestive symptoms that result from … no longer compensate properly for the failing heart. The first table summarizes congestive symptoms that result from …

Food safety Easy ways to make food safer

… smaller portions Cool very hot items at room temperature at first. Place them in the fridge when steaming stops. Leave …

Drinking water chlorination facts

… been used to disinfect water? Chlorine disinfectants were first added to a public water supply in North America in …

Testing order for hepatitis B hepatitis C or HIV

… can pursue a testing order through the Provincial Court. First, provide the source individual with a Notice of …

Summer food safety

… raw food (unless you have washed it with hot soapy water first) Food Internal temperature Hamburgers 160°F (71°C) …

Hepatitis C

… your liver enzymes to see if they are high. This may be the first sign that you have the virus. Your doctor may order: A … Your doctor will prescribe different medicines if the first treatment didn't work well. If the infection gets … your liver enzymes to see if they are high. This may be the first sign that you have the virus. Your doctor may order: A …

Menstrual Cramps

… It often starts during the teen years, when periods first start. But the pain often improves as you get older. … An IUD may cause worse cramping during your period for the first few months you use it. If menstrual cramps persist or … It often starts during the teen years, when periods first start. But the pain often improves as you get older. …

Diabetes Living With an Insulin Pump

… is actually harder than deciding to switch to a pump in the first place. These steps may help. Get recommendations. Ask … you wear your pump next to your skin, put it in a baby sock first. That may make you more comfortable. It may also help … is actually harder than deciding to switch to a pump in the first place. These steps may help. Get recommendations. Ask …

Malaria prevention

… net under the mattress before it gets dark each day, or first thing in the morning, to prevent mosquitoes from …