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… enough, the oxygen levels in the blood decrease. This can lead to brain injury, cardiac arrest and death. Why is … illicit drug supply. Overdose fatalities are now the leading cause of unnatural deaths in B.C. What is naloxone? … the Facility Overdose Response Box Program. Does naloxone lead to more drug use? No. Studies have shown that providing …
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… the veins, it "grabs" heavy metals and minerals such as lead, mercury, copper, iron, arsenic, aluminum, and calcium … and removes them from the body. Except as a treatment for lead poisoning, chelation therapy is controversial and unproved. …
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… Last updated January 7, 2025 Injuries are one of the leading causes of emergency room visits for all age groups. … Transportation Workplaces Physical activity Drowning Poisoning Burns Violence Self-harm and suicide On this page: … may be contributing factors to injury. For some, this can lead to an increase in substance use or a worsening of …
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… the older adult’s needs change. Trying to handle these can lead to tensions and conflicts within the family. Family … and believe they have the right to use it now. This may lead to financial abuse. For more information, see … Abuse of Older Adults . Signs of caregiver stress that may lead to abuse Most people giving care to someone may feel …
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… Follow these tips to reduce the risk of choking and food poisoning When preparing vegetables and fruits: Wash …
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… for Sickle Cell Disease Brain Aneurysm Carbon Monoxide Poisoning CD4+ Cells Chelation Therapy Cholesterol in … Jaundice in Newborns (Hyperbilirubinemia) Kernicterus Lead Poisoning Lead Poisoning Screening Leukemia Lipid Panel Lupus and …
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… A toxic reaction may require immediate medical care or may lead to death. Signs and symptoms of a toxic reaction may … warmth, or redness near the bite or sting. Red streaks leading from the bite or sting. Pus draining from the bite … A toxic reaction may require immediate medical care or may lead to death. Signs and symptoms of a toxic reaction may …
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… marine toxins, and they all cause different symptoms. Food poisoning through marine toxins is rare. Marine toxin poisoning occurs most often in the summer. Diagnosing marine toxin poisoning Your doctor will do a medical history and a …
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… Osteoarthritis Fit Physical Activity Into the Workplace Lead Poisoning Occupational Asthma Occupational Therapy Office … Training Open/close information section Medical Tests Lead (Pb) Test Toxicology Tests Open/close information …
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… The risks are even higher for young people. Alcohol is a leading cause of death and social issues in young people. … memory or loss of memory In some severe situations, it can lead to alcohol poisoning, which can result in: Stupor (when you are not …
