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… water due to corrosion of the plumbing. The amount of lead released into the water depends on the plumbing materials …
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… in the same way. After being filled, the reservoir slowly releases the medicine into the bloodstream. An implanted … in the same way. After being filled, the reservoir slowly releases the medicine into the bloodstream. An implanted …
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… have and the form of the medicine. Coated pills and time-release medicines may pass through the intestine too quickly … have and the form of the medicine. Coated pills and time-release medicines may pass through the intestine too quickly …
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… gland from the harm done by radioactive iodine. This can be released as a result of a nuclear accident. They don't … gland from the harm done by radioactive iodine. This can be released as a result of a nuclear accident. They don't …
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… patch Methadone Morphine sulfate Oxycodone controlled-release What are the side effects? All medicines have side … patch Methadone Morphine sulfate Oxycodone controlled-release What are the side effects? All medicines have side …
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… test will look for a rise in cardiac proteins. The heart releases these substances when it's damaged. You may have … test will look for a rise in cardiac proteins. The heart releases these substances when it's damaged. You may have …
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… to express from different parts of your breast. Press and release, repeat the movement on your breast, and switch …
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… eat a meal. When blood sugar rises, cells in the pancreas release insulin , which causes the body to absorb sugar from … is in your blood. A fasting blood sugar (glucose) test, an oral glucose tolerance test, and a hemoglobin A1c test are … eat a meal. When blood sugar rises, cells in the pancreas release insulin , which causes the body to absorb sugar from …
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… Sunscreen (SPF 30 to 50) and lip screen Thermometer Oral rehydration solution packets Basic first aid items … Sunscreen (SPF 30 to 50) and lip screen Thermometer Oral rehydration solution packets Basic first aid items …
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… is the voluntary or involuntary and sometimes noisy release of air from the stomach or esophagus through the … burped up, it passes through the digestive tract. Then it's released through the anus as flatus. Swallowing a lot of air … is the voluntary or involuntary and sometimes noisy release of air from the stomach or esophagus through the …