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… detects over 80% of disorders even at less than 24 hours of age. Early detection is important if your child has one of … the leftover blood will be kept for 10 years in secure storage. Occasionally, the dried blood spot samples may be used …
Healthy eating
… during pregnancy: Follow Canada's Food Guide for your age group. During the second and third trimesters, add two … or sugar like chips, salted pretzels, candy, sweetened beverages, cakes and cookies. Visit Canada's Food Guide for … and liver products (e.g. liverwurst spread and liver sausages) are also high in vitamin A. Too much vitamin A may …
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… Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Genetic Testing On this page: Overview About the Test Deciding About Testing Genetic … lung diseases and will get them at a younger-than-normal age (30 to 40 years old). Some types of abnormal AAT can also damage the liver. AAT deficiency is a rare disorder and is the …
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… Sally's Story: Avoiding Metabolic Syndrome On this page: Sally's Story Sally's Story Sally never had to worry … "My doctor told me I had some of the health problems related to metabolic syndrome. And he said that I was at a … "My doctor told me I had some of the health problems related to metabolic syndrome. And he said that I was at a …
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… BMI and Waist Size Increase Your Health Risks? On this page: What does this tool help you learn? What does your … you learn? This tool estimates your risk for getting weight-related diseases. It uses your body mass index (BMI) along … Healthy Eating: Overcoming Barriers to Change Weight Management Fitness: Choosing Activities That Are Right for You …
Medications
… Fluvoxamine - Oral On this page: Uses Other Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions … Drug Interactions Overdose Notes Missed Dose Storage Pronunciation: floo-VOX-a-meen Common Brand Name(s): … larger of the 2 doses should be taken at bedtime. The dosage is based on your medical condition, response to …
Medications
… Efavirenz/Emtricitabine/Tenofovir - Oral On this page: Uses Other Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions … Drug Interactions Overdose Notes Missed Dose Storage Pronunciation: … alertness until you can do it safely. Avoid alcoholic beverages because they may also worsen the side effects of this …
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… Diclofenac/Misoprostol - Oral On this page: Uses Other Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions … Drug Interactions Overdose Notes Missed Dose Storage Pronunciation: dye-KLOE-fen-ak/MYE-soe-PROS-tol Common … doctor right away. If you are of a woman of childbearing age, do not use this medication unless you need a …
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… Estradiol/Folate Supplement 24/4 - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug Interactions Overdose Notes Missed Dose Storage Pronunciation: droe-SPYE-re-none/ETH-i-nil … ring). The risk of these serious problems increases with age and with the number of cigarettes you smoke. Do not …
Medications
… Estradiol/Folate Supplement 21/7 - Oral On this page: Uses Other Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions … Drug Interactions Overdose Notes Missed Dose Storage Pronunciation: droe-SPYE-re-none/ETH-i-nil … ring). The risk of these serious problems increases with age and with the number of cigarettes you smoke. Do not …
