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… Learn about some of the different conditions that affect your skin and nails, below. Acne Acne: Should I Take … Peroxide Acne: Treatment With Salicylic Acid Bruises and Blood Spots Under the Skin Calluses and Corns Calluses and … of the Skin Seborrheic Keratoses Skin Changes Skin Cyst: Home Treatment Skin Rashes: Home Treatment Sunburn: Skin …
Medical tests
… tests are done to find certain antibodies that attack red blood cells. Antibodies are proteins made by the immune … cause antibodies to be made. Transfusion reaction Human blood is typed by certain markers (called antigens ) on the … get a blood transfusion, the transfused blood must match your type. That means the transfused blood must have the …
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… to safer substance use supplies Take home naloxone Drug checking services Referrals to health and social services … or substance use disorder, it is important to take care of yourself: Participate in an in-person or online support … and alcohol use HealthLinkBC File #97 Contact with blood or body fluids: Protecting against infection …
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… they release a waste product called creatinine into the blood. The kidneys then filter creatinine from the blood. … urinary tract. If the kidneys are not functioning normally, high amounts of creatinine remain in the blood while low … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information …
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… and oxygen. In a normal pregnancy, the placenta is attached high up in the uterus, away from the cervix. In placenta … too much bleeding, which can be dangerous for both you and your baby. The placenta may separate too early from the wall … have warning signs such as: Painless vaginal bleeding. The blood is often bright red, and the bleeding can range from …
Medications
… stomach/abdominal pain trouble breathing vomit that is bloody or looks like coffee grounds black/tarry stool This … therapy to the chest) current infection heart disease high blood pressure lung problems previous severe reaction to …
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… help with relatively simple but important tasks. You and your family may choose to assume a large role in managing … for someone with heart failure. You may want to help clean your loved one's house regularly or hire a maid service. … work, it may not be possible to care for your loved one at home. Some people with heart failure require more care than …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … formulations with preservatives must not be used for high-dose treatment or injected into the spine … at high dosages) has rarely caused severe (sometimes fatal) blood/bone marrow problems (decreasing your body's ability …
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… for improving health-related physical fitness is called your target heart rate (also known as THR and training heart … Your THR is 55 to 90% of your maximum heart rate (the highest number of times your heart can beat in one minute). … not doing any activity. Maximum heart rate (HRmax) - The highest number of times your heart can beat in one minute. …
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… can exceed 30°C (86°F), sometimes reaching the mid to high 30’s in some parts of the province. Too much heat can be harmful to your health and cause heat-related illnesses. Learn more … yourself and your family safe and healthy: BC Hydro: Summer home cooling tips Fraser Health: Sun and heat safety …
