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… problems (including heart failure). This may occur both during treatment or months to years after treatment is … cells/white blood cells/platelets). This can affect your body's ability to stop bleeding or fight infection. Tell … professional. Dosage is based on your medical condition, body size, and response to treatment. If this medication …
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… keep your blood sugar within your target range because of changes in time zones, meal schedules, and types of foods … vial, if needed, to adjust for altitude air pressure changes if you draw up your insulin while flying. Pack a … an insulin pump, consider switching to insulin injections during your flight. The change in air pressure may alter how …
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… They may be at their worst by age 12. Tics tend to decrease during teenage years. Sometimes they go away by adulthood. … for a person who has TS to feel an urge in some part of the body that builds and builds. This urge can only be relieved … for a person who has TS to feel an urge in some part of the body that builds and builds. This urge can only be relieved …
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… decrease around sunset. Keep windows and doors closed, both during the day and at night. Use air-conditioning, and … Mould also produces spores that move around in outdoor air during warmer months. By taking the following precautions, … decrease around sunset. Keep windows and doors closed, both during the day and at night. Use air-conditioning, and …
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… hearing loss can help prevent many learning, social, and emotional problems that can be related to speech and … you have concerns about your hearing, talk to your doctor during routine visits. Growth and … you have concerns about your hearing, talk to your doctor during routine visits. Growth and …
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… the spinal cord, providing pain relief from the waist down. During a caesarean birth, pain relief is from the breastbone … An intravenous drip (IV) will likely be inserted during epidural. Women usually have a fetal monitor during an epidural, which may restrict movement. A catheter …
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Medications
… needs. Warning Mitotane can make it more difficult for your body to respond to physical stress. Before having surgery or … and prescribe another medication (corticosteroid) during this time. Uses Mitotane is used to treat cancer of … effects, including: unusual/rapid weight loss mental/mood changes (such as depression, confusion) vision changes (such …
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… is in contact with an online stranger. These signs include: Changes in your child's behaviour, such as hiding what they … is in contact with an online stranger. These signs include: Changes in your child's behaviour, such as hiding what they …
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… arthritis, heart disease, incontinence or acute infection Changes in mental alertness due to depression, delirium, … risk of falling and maintain independence. 1. Keep your body active: Not only does regular physical activity help … 3. Make your home safer There are simple and inexpensive changes you can make to your home to reduce your risk of …
