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… into the mouth and lungs, where it is absorbed into the bloodstream. There are different kinds of vaping devices … Vaping could also expose users to nicotine, which is highly addictive. Children, youth and non-smokers are at high risk of harmful effects of nicotine, including …
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… standards for things like cribs, strollers, playpens, high chairs, and changing tables. Always use the safety straps on high chairs and changing tables. Secure things that could … as toys and jewellery, haven't been recalled because of high lead levels or other hazards. If your child is exposed …
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… makes insulin and other hormones that help control your blood sugar. There are two main types of pancreatic tumours: … Your Risk Your risk of getting pancreatic cancer is higher if you: Smoke. Are very overweight or not active. … nodes to check them for cancer. Radiation therapy This uses high-dose X-rays to destroy cancer cells and shrink tumours. …
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… you sneeze, cough, laugh, jog, or do other things that put pressure on your bladder. It's the most common type of … be placed through a few small cuts in your belly or upper thigh. Or it may be done through one larger cut in your lower … be placed through a few small cuts in your belly or upper thigh. Or it may be done through one larger cut in your lower …
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… at the corner of your eye (near the nose) and apply gentle pressure. This will prevent the medication from draining … Examples include anti-platelet drugs such as clopidogrel, "blood thinners" such as dabigatran/enoxaparin/warfarin, … Examples include anti-platelet drugs such as clopidogrel, "blood thinners" such as dabigatran/enoxaparin/warfarin, …
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… serious infection (such as meningitis, bacteria in the blood) due to certain bacteria (Streptococcus pneumoniae). … is injected into a muscle, it is given in the upper arm or thigh. You may need to have another dose of vaccine if you are still at high risk for infection. This is especially true if you are …
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… fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood. Ezetimibe may be used alone or with other drugs (such … this medication even if you feel well. Most people with high cholesterol do not feel sick. It may take up to 2 weeks … this medication even if you feel well. Most people with high cholesterol do not feel sick. It may take up to 2 weeks …
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… between meals, recommend that you change your diet to avoid high-carbohydrate foods, or prescribe a drug (such as … kidney function, liver/spleen measurements, complete blood count including platelets) should be done while you … between meals, recommend that you change your diet to avoid high-carbohydrate foods, or prescribe a drug (such as …
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… my child? Iron is a mineral that’s used to help make red blood cells and carry oxygen to all parts of the body. … time as: Meat, poultry, fish or shellfish Foods that are high in vitamin C. This includes vegetables and fruits such …
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… of the tooth is called the pulp. It contains nerves and blood vessels. The more layers that are affected by decay, … a dentist for checkups and cleanings. Eating foods that are high in sugar and other carbohydrates, which feed the … a dentist for checkups and cleanings. Eating foods that are high in sugar and other carbohydrates, which feed the …
