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… of these happen at home - but you can reduce the risk by following these tips. On this page: Keep your home safe Keep … will call to make an appointment before showing up, and should also be wearing identification. Keep baby safe Move … your elbow Keep the temperature in your hot water heater below 49°C (120°F) Keeping your family healthy Handwashing - …
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… that regular physical activity before, during and/or following cancer treatment decreases the severity of other … exercise. All people with cancer, unless advised otherwise, should avoid being inactive. People with cancer should aim … of care. The webpage includes an exercise program registry, evidence based guidelines and clinical resources. Click …
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… (germs) and microbes that can make us sick. This also allows the juice to keep longer as it destroys many of the … or those being treated for cancer) These vulnerable groups should not drink unpasteurized juice. Schools, child and … No. Refrigeration does not destroy pathogens, it only slows their growth. Unpasteurized juices have a short shelf …
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… COPD, your lungs can't move as much air in and out as they should. And the more serious your COPD is, the less air your lungs are able to move. Spirometry tests are used to measure lung function. They measure … test for COPD mean? Your FEV1 and FVC numbers are lower than normal when you have COPD, and they get lower as …
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… vein as directed by your doctor, usually every 6 hours. It should be injected slowly over at least 30 minutes. The dosage is based on your … develop: diarrhea that doesn't stop abdominal or stomach pain/cramping blood/mucus in your stool If you have these …
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… types of conditions. This medication is a strong corticosteroid. How To Use Read the Patient Information Leaflet if … usually 1 to 4 times daily depending on your brand. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully. Do not cover, … when this medication is first applied to the skin. This should disappear in a few days as your body adjusts to the …
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… class of drugs known as monoclonal antibodies. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. How To Use … a week for the first 4 weeks, then once every 2 weeks. Follow your doctor's treatment schedule carefully. Isatuximab … during or within a day after treatment. Your doctor should prescribe other medications before each treatment to …
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… air passages (such as sinusitis, common cold). This product should not usually be used for an ongoing cough from smoking … To decrease the risk for serious side effects, carefully follow all dosage directions. Do not use this product to make a … (without a prescription from your doctor), follow the specific dosing instructions on the packaging to …
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… of lung cancer (non-small cell lung cancer). It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. How To Use … promptly. Temporary hair loss may occur. Normal hair growth should return after treatment has ended. Remember that this … such as lansoprazole, omeprazole) This medication can slow down the removal of other medications from your body, …
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… Symptoms of Little Leaguer's elbow include swelling and pain on the inside (medial) part of the elbow. Arm motion may be decreased because of pain. How is it treated? Treatment for mild to moderate … Symptoms of Little Leaguer's elbow include swelling and pain on the inside (medial) part of the elbow. Arm motion …
