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… development, behaviour, size and hearing of developing fetuses, infants and young children. The health impact depends … can lead get into my drinking water? Lead was once commonly used in drinking water plumbing, including: bronze, copper and brass pipes, taps, fixtures, and solder (used for joining metal pipes). In 1989, the BC Plumbing Code …
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… What is listeriosis? Listeriosis is a foodborne illness caused by eating foods contaminated with the Listeria … mothers eat contaminated food during pregnancy. What causes it? The bacteria that causes listeriosis ( L. monocytogenes ) is found in soil and …
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… This is not a complete list of statins. Why are statins used? Statins are used to lower cholesterol and the risk for a heart attack … may lower the risk that the plaque will break apart and cause a blood clot that can lead to a heart attack or stroke. …
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… of medicines for bone loss. Why are medicines for bone loss used? Medicines for bone loss are used to both prevent and treat osteoporosis. How do they … side effects? Some of the medicines for bone loss may cause problems with your esophagus. In rare cases, these …
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… Surgery Overview Retropubic suspension surgery is used to treat urinary incontinence . It lifts the sagging … Burch colposuspension is the most common procedure used for retropubic suspension. The vaginal wall is attached … relief from pain. Why It Is Done Retropubic suspension is used to correct stress incontinence that is caused by …
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… and over again. Your therapist may also help you learn to use a wheelchair or walker. And they may teach you how to use stairs safely. Occupational therapist. An occupational … may help you learn how to: Prepare meals and clean your house. Drive your car. Use tools and devices that can help if …
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… It Works Risks Treatment Overview Sclerotherapy uses an injection of a special chemical (sclerosant) into a … damages and scars the inside lining of the vein. This causes the vein to close. During this procedure, the affected … Sclerotherapy may be painful. The shot of sclerosant can cause a feeling of burning or cramping for a few minutes in …
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… Surgery Overview Tracheostomy is surgery that is sometimes used to treat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). It's used if you have severe sleep apnea, other treatments have … Tracheostomy almost always cures sleep apnea that is caused by blockage of the upper airway. footnote 1 What To …
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… called German measles or 3-day measles) usually does not cause long-term problems. But someone infected with the … are at risk for rubella. Several laboratory methods can be used to detect rubella antibodies in the blood. The most commonly used method is the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA, …
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… thing you can do to help stop the spread of germs that cause illnesses such as colds, the flu, diarrhea, or vomiting. … hands is the best way to stop the spread of germs. Viruses can live on hard surfaces for up to 2 days and on hands … your hands, you help clean them and remove the germs that cause illness. We pick up germs on our hands from touching …
