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… this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about them. … medicines will help you. Your doctor might use the FRAX tool to help predict your risk of a fracture. … it is one thing that you and your doctor will talk about when you decide whether bisphosphonates are right for you. …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are folate and folic acid? Folate is a B vitamin found … for my health? Folate helps make healthy new cells. If you do not get enough folate, you could get anemia. People … growing baby that becomes the brain and spine. NTDs happen when this tube does not close completely and the brain or …
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… Bullying On this page: Overview Health Tools Signs That a Child Is Being Bullied How Children Can Discourage Bullying What Children Should Do if They Are Bullied How Adults Can Help Stop Bullying The Role of … who they think will not fight back. Not speak or show fear when certain people or situations are mentioned. Suddenly …
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… In B.C., only bats carry rabies virus and other animals are rarely infected. In other parts of Canada and North … seizures. Infected animals usually die within 10 days from when they first appear sick. Bats infected with rabies may … waterproof gloves or a double layer of plastic or use a tool such as a trowel or spade to handle it. If you had …
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… page: About This Medicine About This Medicine Make sure you know about each of the medicines you take. This includes … or concerns, talk to your pharmacist or doctor. What are some examples? Here are some examples of testosterone. … men, testosterone is used to treat problems that can happen when a man's body doesn't make enough testosterone. It may …
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… Cell Skin Cancer On this page: Health Tools Lowering Your Risk Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor Treatment Overview Self-Care What is squamous cell skin cancer? …
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… Multiple Infants Breastfeeding Positions Breastfeeding When You Have Diabetes Breastfeeding With Inverted Nipples … Cancer Insemination for Infertility Insemination Procedures Interactive Tool: From Embryo to Baby in 9 Months Interactive Tool: What …
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… On this page: Overview Overview When thinking about an assisted reproductive technology (ART) procedure, ask your doctor these questions. Can you give a step-by-step … as age. You must feel comfortable that the risks of ART are worth the chance of becoming pregnant. What are the …
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… men and women can be abusive or neglectful. Older women are more likely to be victims of family violence than older … is much less common, except for financial abuse or fraud. When might the abuse begin? Women are more likely than men to experience abuse in their younger years, which may continue into later life. The …
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… After Delivery of Your Baby On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Check … slowly as you feel stronger. Ask your doctor or midwife when it's okay for you to have sex again. The average time …