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… to be a change. For example, “In 5 minutes we need to go home and make supper” Do not sweat the small stuff If your … feel respected and set a standard for behaviour in your home and for your family. Children like routine Children …
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… should be examined by a health care provider and have lab tests done. Sexual abuse must be considered if there are … treated, they can lead to pain and swelling in one or both testicles and may cause infertility. What is the treatment? … was sexually transmitted, sexual partners should be tested and treated. It takes time for the infection to clear …
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… you must be examined by a health care provider and have lab tests done. How is it spread? The sexually transmitted … is sexually transmitted, sexual partners should be tested and treated. It takes time for the infection to clear … partners, or have multiple sex partners, getting regularly tested for STIs will tell you if you have an infection. Some …
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… for cancer cells. If cancer is found, you'll have more tests to see if the cancer has spread. Cancer cells from the biopsy will be tested to find out more about the cancer. For example, tests can show if the cancer cells have receptors for …
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… been damaged, it may not be able to filter poisons from the bloodstream, especially substances in the blood produced by bacteria in the large intestine. As a result, these substances (which include …
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… a proper diet to help lower fats (triglycerides) in the blood. Icosapent ethyl is a type of omega-3 fatty acid, a … not share this medication with others. Lab and/or medical tests (such as cholesterol/triglyceride levels) should be … a proper diet to help lower fats (triglycerides) in the blood. Icosapent ethyl is a type of omega-3 fatty acid, a …
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… disease numbness/tingling of the hands/feet stomach/intestinal problems (such as inflammatory bowel disease) This … kidney function, liver/spleen measurements, complete blood count including platelets) should be done while you … kidney function, liver/spleen measurements, complete blood count including platelets) should be done while you …
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… health needs. Uses Vancomycin is used to treat a certain intestinal condition (colitis) that may rarely happen after … medical tests (such as stool samples, kidney function, blood counts) should be done while you are taking this … medical tests (such as stool samples, kidney function, blood counts) should be done while you are taking this …
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… The doctor may take a sample (biopsy) of the growth to test in a lab. A biopsy can confirm whether the cells are … cell skin cancer include: Any firm, pearly bump with tiny blood vessels that look spidery (telangiectasias). Any red, … cell skin cancer include: Any firm, pearly bump with tiny blood vessels that look spidery (telangiectasias). Any red, …
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… with a mammogram or an ultrasound. If either of these tests show signs of cancer, a biopsy will likely be done to see if there is cancer. Cancer cells from the biopsy are tested to find out more about the cancer. For example, tests can show if the cancer cells have receptors for …