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Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … should take a nutritional supplement or follow a special diet. Before having surgery or certain procedures on your … professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … how to use them safely (especially cough-and-cold products, diet aids, or NSAIDs such as ibuprofen/naproxen). Overdose … professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course …
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… PID infection Sexual contact Medical procedures that open your cervix such as abortion, dilation & curettage (D&C), or … intravenous (IV) antibiotic treatment. You should return to your health care provider 3 to 7 days after starting … have not had a sexual partner in the last 2 months, then your last sexual partner will need to be tested and treated. …
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… Quitting Smoking: Helping Someone Quit Actionset Overview Your partner or friend has decided it's time to quit … You're excited, and you want to help. But you don't want your partner or friend to feel that you're coming on too … him or her think about trying to quit again. You can help yourself understand what the person is going through by …
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… may have a hard time being active or eating a balanced diet. They may also have unhealthy habits, like smoking. Some chronic diseases change your body chemistry. This can help cause depression. … of the two works best. You can try many things to help yourself when you feel depressed. These things may also help …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … reduction programs, stopping smoking, limiting alcohol, and diet changes (such as avoiding caffeine and certain spices) … professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course …
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… a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Pregnancy: Should I Have Screening …
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… delivery? At the end of the third trimester of pregnancy, your body will begin to show signs that it is time for your … or mountain stream, to help you relax between contractions. Changing positions during labour. Walking, kneeling, or … 5 minutes, lasting 60 to 90 seconds. If your labour stalls, changing positions may help. If not, your doctor may …
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… on the type of pump you have, you may need to tell your pump to deliver a bolus to cover the amount of … need to worry about accidentally rolling onto your pump and changing your insulin dose. It's very hard to do that. You … need to worry about accidentally rolling onto your pump and changing your insulin dose. It's very hard to do that. You …
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… centres, doctors' offices, nursing homes, pharmacies, and your home. Errors can involve medicines, surgery, diagnosis, … you can do to prevent medical errors is to be involved in your health care. Learn and know about your health problem, medicine, and treatment as best you can …