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… Current as of: October 20, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Christine R. Maldonado PhD - Behavioral Health Current as of: October 20, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family …
Medical tests
… Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview A lactic … These activities may change the results. How It Is Done A health professional uses a needle to take a blood sample, … doctor will also look at your results based on your age, health, and other factors. A value that isn't in the normal …
Medications
… advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … and your specific health needs. Warning Codeine has a risk for abuse and addiction, which can lead to overdose and … (such as confusion, depression, thoughts of suicide) personal or family history of a substance use disorder (such …
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… agitated, or withdrawn. If you suspect a problem, have a health professional evaluate the person's hearing and … Dementia Current as of: October 20, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - … Neurology Current as of: October 20, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - …
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… disease (CJD) Last updated October 29, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 55a Download PDF Document English … problems Difficulty with speech and movement Increased risk of pneumonia Dementia Coma and eventual death CJD is … For more information For more information on vCJD, visit HealthLinkBC File #55b Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease …
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… advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … an opioid overdose and how to treat it. Hydromorphone has a risk for abuse and addiction, which can lead to overdose and … certain spinal problem (kyphoscoliosis) gallbladder disease personal or family history of a substance use disorder (such …
Medications
… advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … and your specific health needs. Warning Oxycodone has a risk for abuse and addiction, which can lead to overdose and … mental/mood disorders (such as confusion, depression) personal or family history of a substance use disorder (such …
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… Impetigo Last updated March 16, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 81 Download PDF Document English … after you have been infected. You should practice good personal hygiene when a family member or someone you know … not share towels, clothes, face cloths, bedding, toys, or personal items such as combs or brushes with anyone else. …
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… inhalants are breathed into the lungs, including: Long-term health problems, such as brain, liver, kidney, blood, or … frequent headaches, drunk appearance, and slurred speech. Personality changes. Nausea or loss of appetite. Sores … frequent headaches, drunk appearance, and slurred speech. Personality changes. Nausea or loss of appetite. Sores …
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… that decision is an important first step in becoming a healthier person. Keep these key points in mind: Being fit helps you look and feel your best and reduces your risk for a heart attack, type 2 diabetes, high blood … If you're worried about how more activity might affect your health, have a checkup before you start. Follow any special …
