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… experts and organizations, including the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), recommend having a screening test … recommend HIV screening for everyone. The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) recommends screening for HIV if you engage in high-risk behaviour. footnote 1 High-risk behaviour …
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… My doctor says a pacemaker could help me feel better. Jack, age 66 I had a heart attack a while ago, and now I have … device in my body. So I don't want it right now. Serena, age 55 My girlfriends and I go on a big trip every year. We … my heart failure doesn't get worse anytime soon. Patty, age 72 My heart failure is getting a little worse. I can't …
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… Breath-Activated Inhaler - Oral Inhalation On this page: Uses Other Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions … have withdrawal symptoms (such as weakness, weight loss, nausea, muscle pain, headache, tiredness, dizziness). To … section. Dry/irritated throat, hoarseness, voice changes, nausea, bad taste in the mouth, runny/stuffy nose, or …
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… Quick-Sugar Foods On this page: Overview Overview If you are at … for the amount that is right for your child's current age and weight. Do not use any food that contains fat or … for the amount that is right for your child's current age and weight. Do not use any food that contains fat or …
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… Evaluation and Treatment After a First Seizure On this page: Overview Overview After you have … in the brain. The nature of the seizure and the person's age can also help determine whether an imaging test is … in the brain. The nature of the seizure and the person's age can also help determine whether an imaging test is …
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… surgery for hip or knee OA are less active than their age-matched peers. Furthermore, individuals with RA spend, on average, more than 9 waking hours each day sedentary (sitting, … twice per week. Additionally, it is important to encourage light-intensity PA while limiting sedentary time during …
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… three people will be directly affected by cancer before the age of 75 years. Breast cancer, prostate cancer, lung … Care Ontario, Canada) On the right-hand side of this webpage (under Guideline-Based Clinical Tools) there is an … professional. Exercise (Breastcancer.org, USA) This webpage includes resources on physical activity topics …
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… Non-Allergic Rhinitis On this page: What is non-allergic … may include a runny nose, a stuffy nose, or sneezing. Drainage down the back of the throat (post-nasal drip) from the … symptoms. Use saline (salt water) to rinse your nasal passages once or twice a day. Then blow your nose. You can use: …
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… Dry Mouth On this page: … glands work. Low saliva production is common as you age. It's also common with many health conditions, such as … help you find a different medicine. Avoid caffeinated beverages, tobacco, and alcohol. These can increase dryness in …
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… contact your health care provider or call 8-1-1 . On this page: Testing for children and youth Rapid antigen tests … they need testing. If your infant is less than 3 months of age and has a fever or shows signs of illness, they should … If you are in B.C. and are not eligible for MSP coverage, you may be able to use provincially insured health-care …
