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… and towel-dry hair. Shake this medication well before using. Cover your eyes with a towel while applying this … be machine-washed with hot water and dried in a dryer (at high setting) for at least 20 minutes, dry cleaned, sealed … should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment. …
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… these life-threatening infections. Vaccines work by causing the body to produce its own protection (antibodies). … by a health care professional. It is usually given in the thigh or upper arm. Vaccines are usually given in a series of … should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment. …
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… serious illness (rarely death), especially in people at high risk from the infection (such as young children, older … people with chronic health problems). Vaccines work by causing the body to produce its own protection (antibodies) … should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment. …
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… should get the vaccine? The vaccine is free for people at high risk of getting sick from pneumococcal infections … of the lining that covers the brain (meningitis), the blood (septicemia) and the lungs (pneumonia). Permanent …
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… tissue is trapped inside the hernia and is cut off from its blood supply. Talk with your doctor before wearing a corset … to father children. Damage to the artery or vein in the thigh. Damage to the intestines or bladder for certain types … few years I had gotten overweight. So I went on a crash diet to lose the extra weight fast. Afterward I got a cold …
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… chance of heart disease. An adult who is being treated for high cholesterol may need more frequent tests, depending on … and Teens Health Screening: Finding Health Problems Early High Cholesterol High Triglycerides Citations Anderson TJ, et al. …
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… if your doctor suspects that disease or nerve damage is causing your pain. An MRI may find other problems that have … treatment. An MRI usually isn't helpful in these cases. Pressure on a spinal nerve can cause sciatica symptoms, … MRI scan. This means that you have a dye injected into your bloodstream, through an I.V. . The dye makes certain areas …
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… daily amount? Folic acid is measured in micrograms using Dietary Folate Equivalents (DFE). Here are the daily … 400 mcg of folic acid. footnote 2 Some women need even higher doses. Women who have a higher risk for certain birth …
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… nerves, or organs. A tumour presses on the spinal cord, causing pain in the back, legs, or neck. A tumour causes … skin. Don't use heat or cold in an area where you have poor blood flow. Gentle massage Simple touch or gentle massage … Radiation. It can destroy cancer growths and relieve pressure on organs and nerves. Radiofrequency ablation. This …
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… dampness and visible mould. What causes moulds to grow? High humidity or indoor air moisture levels cause mould … temperatures can cause water to condense on windows causing mould to grow on frames or sills. Water coming into … mould is to control moisture. To prevent moisture, high humidity and condensation, follow these steps: Install …
