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… bone scan or thyroid scan. Have a pacemaker or other metal device implanted in your chest. These devices may make it hard to obtain clear pictures of the … bone scan or thyroid scan. Have a pacemaker or other metal device implanted in your chest. These devices may make it …
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… E-cigarettes (also called vapes). They are battery-powered devices that heat vaping liquid into a vapour. The user … tobacco products. Like e-cigarettes, they are electronic devices. They heat tobacco to a very high temperature so …
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… table will slide into the space that contains the magnet. A device called a coil may be placed over or wrapped around … powerful. It may affect any metal implants or other medical devices you have. Risks from contrast material Contrast … table will slide into the space that contains the magnet. A device called a coil may be placed over or wrapped around …
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… little exercise. You might also think about using assistive devices, such as splints or braces, for a short time to … hurt If your joints hurt, try to rest them. Use assistive devices that can help you do your daily activities with less … little exercise. You might also think about using assistive devices, such as splints or braces, for a short time to …
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… is taken. It normally happens between 24 and 48 hours after birth, before your baby leaves the hospital. If you don't … provider or public health nurse. If you had a home birth, your midwife will do the screen at home. When babies …
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… if you have type 2 diabetes and other medicines are not controlling your blood sugar. If you have gestational … rid of used needles and syringes. You can also buy a small device that breaks the needle off the syringe. It stores the … rid of used needles and syringes. You can also buy a small device that breaks the needle off the syringe. It stores the …
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… that SIDS may be caused by problems with how well the brain controls breathing, heart rate and rhythm, and temperature … Months Growth and Development, Newborn Health and Safety, Birth to 2 Years Support Groups and Social Support … Months Growth and Development, Newborn Health and Safety, Birth to 2 Years Support Groups and Social Support …
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… You may be asked to stop taking medicines (including birth control pills) that contain estrogen or progesterone, or … You may be asked to stop taking medicines (including birth control pills) that contain estrogen or progesterone, …
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… every time you have sex. Condoms are the only form of birth control that also helps prevent STIs. Don't share sex toys. … every time you have sex. Condoms are the only form of birth control that also helps prevent STIs. Don't share sex …
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… Information Overview Most infants lose up to 10% of their birth weight in the first week. A baby's weight decreases … gain is when a baby: Loses more than 10% of his or her birth weight in the first week. Hasn't reached his or her birth weight by 2 weeks of age. Gains weight too slowly …
