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… if you take it for a long time. The risk may be greater in older adults or if you have heart disease or increased risk for … occur without warning at any time while taking this drug. Older adults may be at higher risk for this effect. Stop …
Medications
… if you take it for a long time. The risk may be greater in older adults or if you have heart disease or increased risk for … occur without warning at any time while taking this drug. Older adults may be at higher risk for this effect. Stop …
Medical tests
… needles called lancets for pricking your skin. A pen-sized holder for the lancet (lancet device). It positions the … and your doctor may set a different range for you. For most adults (non-pregnant) 4.0 to 7.0 millimoles per litre … needles called lancets for pricking your skin. A pen-sized holder for the lancet (lancet device). It positions the …
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… chance of getting acute kidney injury if: You are an older adult. You have a long-term health problem such as … will need to have regular dialysis or a kidney transplant. Older people and those who are very sick from other health … Type 2 Diabetes Urinary Problems and Injuries, Age 12 and Older Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: …
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… believe that surgery should be delayed until the child is older. That's because surgery stops the growth of the part … the curve from getting worse. After surgery, back pain in adults usually gets better or goes away. Risks Risks of … believe that surgery should be delayed until the child is older. That's because surgery stops the growth of the part …
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… well into your 50s. Menopause is a natural part of growing older. You don't need treatment for it unless your symptoms … is a hormone that protects against bone loss. So the older you get, the more likely you are to have osteoporosis. … Canada and Osteoporosis Canada recommend that Canadian adults take daily vitamin D supplements. Ask your doctor if …
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… mammograms (every 2 to 3 years) are recommended. Age 75 and older: You may want to talk to your doctor about whether you … mammograms (every 2 to 3 years) are recommended. Age 75 and older: You may want to talk to your doctor about whether you …
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… reactions are most likely to occur in children and small adults. Severe toxic reactions to the venom can also occur. … are you? Less than 12 years Less than 12 years 12 years or older 12 years or older Are you male or female? Male Male Female Female Why do …
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… are you? Less than 12 years Less than 12 years 12 years or older 12 years or older Are you male or female? Male Male Female Female Why do … you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your overall health . If …
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… 15 to 25 years 26 to 55 years 26 to 55 years 56 years or older 56 years or older Are you male or female? Male Male Female Female Why do … you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your overall health . If …