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… vessels for treatment and makes a limited number of laser burns to seal them off. Scatter (pan-retinal) … the retina. The ophthalmologist may make hundreds of laser burns on the retina to stop the blood vessels from growing. … risk of future vision loss. Risks Laser photocoagulation burns and destroys part of the retina and often results in …
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… plan to stop taking your medicine, talk with your doctor first about how to do it safely. You may need to stop slowly … In general, antidepressants increase the level of certain chemicals in the brain. These chemicals are called … doctor. There are many medicines for depression. If the first one you try doesn't work, a different one usually …
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… using your step counter a habit. Put it on or activate it first thing in the morning as you get dressed. Leave it on … your activity level. Go about your usual routine for the first week. Don't change how active you are yet. Write down … routine. Set goals. Set a goal for the second week. At first, try to add 300 to 500 steps to your day. Then work …
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… will be recommended that you have an ultrasound during your first and second trimesters. What information will a … might have about your uterus, ovaries, placenta or cervix First trimester (up to 14 weeks) An ultrasound done during the first trimester is the best time to: Determine how far along …
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… eligible for: Regular infant formula during their child's first 12 months of life if: The nutritional needs of the … bowel disease (Crohn's, Ulcerative Colitis) HIV/AIDS chronic bacterial infection tuberculosis … at: BC Home Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition Program BC First Nations Health Authority Health Benefits Program …
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… Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Taking Your Baby Home The First Weeks at Home Looking Ahead to the Childhood Years … needs and what you can do to help. Physical contact At first, you may question whether and even how to touch your … CPR Basics Premature Infant: Safe Travel With Your Baby The First Weeks at Home As you and your preterm baby adjust to …
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… as possible. You can learn how to use equipment or aids to help you with your daily life. This includes aids that help you eat, get dressed, bathe, and do other … as possible. You can learn how to use equipment or aids to help you with your daily life. This includes aids …
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… workplace. Examples are wood dust, plastics, and certain chemicals. Breathing in these substances can irritate your … in research laboratories, scientists, food processors). Chemicals used in the health care industry to sterilize … workplace. Examples are wood dust, plastics, and certain chemicals. Breathing in these substances can irritate your …
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… A change in your normal vaginal discharge may be the first sign of a vaginal problem. Changes in urination also … of this include: An allergic reaction or irritation from chemicals. Examples are those found in vaginal sprays, … A change in your normal vaginal discharge may be the first sign of a vaginal problem. Changes in urination also …
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… Child safety: Preventing falls Child safety: Preventing burns Burns and scalds in young children (HealthLinkBC File #123) …
