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… notes: Fire retardants/suppressants . What are the long-term impacts to my water quality? It is hard to predict the long-term impacts of wildfires on drinking water quality. For some communities, problems may appear long after the wildfire is over (i.e. during intense …
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… Now I need a method that will really be reliable for the long term. The youngest in my family is 12 so I will need to … for me in the past, so an IUD seems the best choice for long-term reliability. Fertility awareness Cindy, age 34, … her experience, I've decided to use hormonal injections along with condoms to reduce my risk of getting pregnant or …
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… as quitting smoking and eating better could help you live longer. Angioplasty or bypass surgery alone will not. You will still need to make these changes for the best long-term results. Angioplasty or bypass may help with more … program designed especially for people with PAD. Over the long term, and depending on the severity of the disease, you …
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… not increase your dose, use it more often, or use it for a longer time or in a different way than prescribed. Doing so … is stopped, especially if you have taken this drug for a long time or in high doses. (See also How to Use section.) … certain natural substances in the brain. Methylphenidate belongs to a class of drugs known as stimulants. It can help …
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… what a decision might mean for you now and in the long run. Think about your needs and wants People value … is the name of the medicine, and why do you need it? How long does it take to work? How long will you need to take it? How and when do you take it …
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… . It may be bleeding that is heavier, lighter, or lasts longer than your usual period. Or it may be bleeding that … or less often, seem lighter or heavier than normal, or last longer. Symptoms can also include bleeding when you don't … How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will ask how often, how long, and how much you have been bleeding. You may also have …
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… Expect You may stay in the hospital for several days or as long as 2 weeks. Learn more Bowel Disease: Caring for Your … ulcerative colitis. About 7 to 8 out of 10 people have long-term success with this surgery. footnote 1 Surgery will … Expect You may stay in the hospital for several days or as long as 2 weeks. Learn more Bowel Disease: Caring for Your …
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… socks, and clothes that fully cover your body. Button long sleeves, tuck long pants inside boots, and wear gloves when you are … socks, and clothes that fully cover your body. Button long sleeves, tuck long pants inside boots, and wear gloves …
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… blood flow, and relieve muscle tension. The therapist uses long, gliding strokes and kneading and tapping techniques on … massage is more active and intense. It is used to treat long-lasting muscle tension. The therapist applies slow … blood flow, and relieve muscle tension. The therapist uses long, gliding strokes and kneading and tapping techniques on …
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… Canada? Does your rehab plan have both short- and long-term goals? Does your centre encourage family members … and transition into the community How often and for how long each day will I receive specialist treatment? How much … Canada? Does your rehab plan have both short- and long-term goals? Does your centre encourage family members …
