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… decisions. Hospice palliative care also provides care for people who are close to the end of life as well as emotional … regular dialysis treatment. But others do not feel as healthy and struggle with the complications of dialysis. For … footnote 1 Trust and confidence in the doctor who is treating the patient. Having the option of not being on life …
Medications
… medication to prevent or relieve nausea and vomiting. Eating several small meals, not eating before treatment, avoiding alcoholic beverages, or … Normal hair growth should return after treatment has ended. People using this medication may have serious side effects. …
Medications
… throat that doesn't go away, fever, chills). Very rarely, people with cancer who are treated with this type of … medication to prevent or relieve nausea and vomiting. Eating several small meals, not eating before treatment, or limiting activity may help …
Medications
… throat that doesn't go away, fever, chills). Very rarely, people with cancer who are treated with this type of … medication to prevent or relieve nausea and vomiting. Eating several small meals, not eating before treatment, or limiting activity may help …
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… On this page: Overview Overview Many people with Alzheimer's disease or another dementia can … quiet. Develop simple daily routines for bathing, dressing, eating, and other activities. Ask the person what is … quiet. Develop simple daily routines for bathing, dressing, eating, and other activities. Ask the person what is …
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… build up inside houses and other buildings. Fuel-burning heating systems and appliances are used during cold weather, … can trap carbon monoxide inside. What are the symptoms? Early symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning include: … you leave the building and worse when you return. Other people you work or live with have the same symptoms you do. …
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… western Canada in 1994. Each year in B.C., only a couple of people report being ill with hantavirus. What are the symptoms? HPS begins as a “flu-like” illness. In the early stage of the disease, you may have the following … it harder to breathe. In North America, about 1 out of 3 people with HPS have died. Is there a treatment? There is no …
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… newly born baby and wanting confirmation that he or she is healthy. What to expect during third stage labour Image The … know? An Apgar test is a simple and easy way to measure how healthy a baby is. The test rates five areas: the baby’s …
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… is growing and developing as expected. Finding problems early gives your baby the best chance to reach his or her potential. And treating the problem early may help prevent mental and … baby the best chance to reach his or her potential. And treating the problem early may help prevent mental and …
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… injury. Skin cancers are the most common type of cancers. Early diagnosis of a suspicious skin lesion and skin biopsy can help identify skin cancers and lead to early treatment. Why It Is Done A skin biopsy is done to … injury. Skin cancers are the most common type of cancers. Early diagnosis of a suspicious skin lesion and skin biopsy …