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… called ulcers. What causes GERD? Normally when you swallow food, it travels down the esophagus. A valve opens to let … from the stomach flow back up (reflux) into the esophagus. How can you care for yourself when you have it? Take your … sphincter) between the esophagus and stomach. This helps keep acid from backing up into the esophagus as easily. It …
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… the quality of the air, a power outage may spoil your food or you may have to evacuate if a wildfire is close to … home. Preparing in advance for wildfires can help you keep your family safe. The BC Wildfire Service posts … There are many resources available to help you learn how to prepare for an emergency situation, or an evacuation …
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… human or animal stools. Drinking water, water used to wash food, or irrigation water may be affected. When the … being taken, such as oral contraceptives or antimalarials. How is traveller's diarrhea treated? Treatment for … as long as diarrhea continues. If your baby has trouble keeping the liquids down, try giving frequent sips by spoon. …
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… The vCJD prion is the same prion found in cows with BSE. How does a person get vCJD? vCJD is not passed from person … BSE in cows. No part of these cattle has entered the human food supply. None of the reported cases of vCJD resulted … cows. For more information on BSE, visit the Canadian Food Inspection Agency at …
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… Overview Genes influence your weight by their effect on: How calories are used (energy metabolism). Some people use … the activity of the hypothalamus, and the presence of food in the intestines all contribute to satiety. Appetite … Set point . This theory suggests that your body tries to keep your weight within a specific range, called your set …
Medications
… Glucagon Spray - Nasal On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug Interactions … Make sure a family member or caregiver knows where you keep this medication and how to use it before you need their … is more likely if you do not consume enough calories from food, or if you do unusually heavy exercise. Symptoms …
Medications
… Eplerenone - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug Interactions … by mouth, usually once or twice daily, with or without food, or as directed by your doctor. Use this medication … for this medication to fully affect your blood pressure. Keep taking this medication even if you feel well. Most …
Medications
… Pravastatin - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug Interactions … How To Use Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually once daily. The … from it. Remember to take it at the same time each day. Keep taking this medication even if you feel well. Most …
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… Nilutamide - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug Interactions … How To Use Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually once daily. If you … tests before you start and while you are taking nilutamide. Keep all medical and laboratory appointments. A very serious …
Medications
… Capmatinib - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug Interactions … pharmacist. Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually twice daily. … document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including …
