3597 results found
Medications
… Misoprostol may cause loss of pregnancy, premature birth, or birth defects. In rare cases, serious problems (such as … 2 weeks before starting treatment; 2) use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy; 3) receive oral and written …
Health topics
… usually affects only one eye. The problem starts between birth and about age 7. Your child may not even know that … the weak eye is an automatic response. Your child has no control over it. Early treatment usually can reverse … else in your family had it or if your child had a premature birth or low birth weight. What are the symptoms? In most …
Health topics
… who become pregnant deliver healthy babies. But the risk of birth defects, stillbirth, and seizure-related problems is higher for babies … If you are taking a barbiturate (such as phenobarbital) to control your seizures, breastfeeding may make the baby …
Medications
… This product is used with other HIV medications to help control HIV infection. It helps to decrease the amount of … This medication may decrease the effectiveness of hormonal birth control such as pills, patch, or ring. This could … doctor about additional or alternative reliable forms of birth control, and use an effective barrier method (latex or …
Medical tests
… a positive reaction). Another skin prick method uses a device with 5 to 10 points (heads), which are dipped into bottles that contain the allergen extract. This device is pressed against the skin of the forearm or back so … 3 mm (1/8 inch) larger than the reaction to the negative control. The larger the wheal, the more certain it is that …
Health topics
… These include: Electronic (sometimes called ultrasonic) devices. Electrocuting devices, which are often called "bug zappers." Mosquito … with soap and water, and call your doctor or local poison control centre. If you see your doctor, take the repellent …
Health topics
… delivery. MS does not increase the risk of miscarriage or birth defects. Some women have fewer MS symptoms during … pregnancy. If you are taking medicine for MS, use reliable birth control until you decide to try to become pregnant. Talk to …
Health topics
… , and chickenpox can harm a growing fetus. They can cause birth defects, fetal death, or premature birth. Chickenpox can also be dangerous for you when you're … body to develop antibodies to the virus, keep using birth control for at least 4 weeks after the vaccination. footnote …
Health topics
… may be blocking airflow to the lungs. Nerve stimulation. A device is implanted in the upper chest. It senses the … cannot use—CPAP to treat your sleep apnea. Oral breathing devices or other types of devices that you wear while you … For most people, lifestyle changes and/or CPAP work to control sleep apnea symptoms. Lifestyle changes and CPAP may …
HealthLinkBC files
… your home How can I get rid of bed bugs? There are physical control and chemical options for treating bed bug infestations. Effective control requires a combination of both treatments. It’s … from a qualified pest management professional. Pest control companies often employ chemical insecticides or …
