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… to reduce the amount of disinfection chemicals needed. You should not go in a pool or hot tub with open sores or … If you are experiencing cold or flu-like symptoms, you should not go in a pool or hot tub until you have been symptom‑free for at least 48 hours. If you have an …
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… How To Use This Information This is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This … to help avoid kidney side effects. Intravenous fluids should be given with this medication. Also, ask your doctor how much fluid you should drink and follow these instructions carefully. If …
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… How To Use This Information This is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This … Although there is no information in humans, valganciclovir should be considered cancer-causing (carcinogenic). See also … avoid breathing in the dust from the tablets. If contact should occur, wash the area thoroughly with soap and water. …
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… Over 800,000 Canadians are living with stroke. People who have experienced stroke are at significantly higher risk of … recommend that people who have experienced stroke should engage in moderate-intensity physical activity (e.g., … Guidelines (below) provide more information. Individuals should be counselled to monitor their blood pressure if this …
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… you or someone in your care needs a medical test, you may have some questions. Should I have the test? Am I allowed to eat or drink before the test? Is there anything I should do to prepare? This section of our website is …
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… following the prescribed treatment will be hard for you. Have a family member or friend with you during your … patient and a student. Don't just ask your doctor what you should do. Ask why. Your doctor can help you understand your … players are doing their jobs. If you're in the hospital for surgery, your attending physician might be your surgeon. If …
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… How To Use This Information This is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This … times of stress, such as fever, infection, injury, or surgery, it may be more difficult to control your blood … tests (such as fasting blood glucose, hemoglobin A1c) should be done while you are taking this medication. Keep …
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… How To Use This Information This is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This … treatment. If your white blood cell count is too low, you should not receive this medication. Tell your doctor right … promptly. Temporary hair loss may occur. Normal hair growth should return after treatment has ended. This medication may …
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… the body. Common places for bone spurs include the spine, shoulders, hands, hips, knees, and feet. What causes it? A … of the joint. What are the symptoms? Most people don't have any symptoms. But if the bone spurs are pressing on … spurs can be surgically removed or treated as part of a surgery to repair or replace a joint when osteoarthritis has …
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… How To Use This Information This is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This … If you develop a rash after getting the vaccine, you should avoid being in the same room with people with immune … you have been vaccinated with varicella virus vaccine, you should not become pregnant for at least 3 months after the …
