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… of a child getting cancer from the same CT scan can be much higher. footnote 1 A child who was treated with radiation … exposed to more radiation than other people if you: Live at high altitude. Have certain medical tests (such as X-rays or … test is about the same as 5 chest X-rays. Living at high altitude (such as Lake Louise) for a year is about the …
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… are used to cut raw meat, especially pork. If these are not properly cleaned and sanitized after use, the bacteria can … infected. They include abdominal pain, fever and diarrhea. Bloody diarrhea can occur in children. In some cases … and you can spread this illness to others while you are taking the antibiotic. Do not handle food or prepare food …
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… B12 deficiency anemia? Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia is a blood problem that occurs when your body doesn't have enough … variety of foods. Other causes include drinking alcohol and taking certain medicines. Recommended amounts of vitamin B12 The amount of …
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… can become damaged and ineffective if it is not stored properly. Unopened insulin that is packaged in small glass … the needle is changed, an insulin pen can carry bacteria or blood that can make another person sick. With a disposable … the needle is changed, an insulin pen can carry bacteria or blood that can make another person sick. With a disposable …
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… on a small piece of plastic. This will help align the teeth properly for the machine. Your dentist or technician will … on a small piece of plastic. This will help align the teeth properly for the machine. Your dentist or technician will …
Medical tests
… number of chromosomes . It also can reveal the sex and blood type of the fetus. This is a blood test for the mother. The test can be done as early as … It Is Done A health professional uses a needle to take a blood sample, usually from the arm. How It Feels When a …
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… will consider other health problems you may have to see how high your risk is for a deadly heart rhythm and whether an … type of ICD, your doctor puts one or two leads in a large blood vessel and threads them into the heart. For another … the programming is right for you. It's important to keep taking any medicines your doctor has prescribed. You'll also …
Medications
… overwrap pouch, whichever comes first. If you are regularly taking a different corticosteroid by mouth (such as … past 12 months, or if you have been using this product in higher-than-usual doses for a long time, it may be more … pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval. Overdose If …
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… is a carotid artery on each side of the neck. They supply blood to the brain. Fatty buildup can narrow these arteries. … your carotid arteries are narrowed, it can make it hard for blood to flow to the brain. This buildup also raises your … okay. This may be for at least several days. You will take medicines to help prevent a stroke. You will still need to …
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… well for breastfeeding twins or for babies who have trouble taking enough of the areola (the dark circle around the … hold , your baby is held vertically and straddles your thigh, facing you. Your knee supports your baby on his or her … hold , your baby is held vertically and straddles your thigh, facing you. Your knee supports your baby on his or her …
