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… Overview You can lower your chance of being bitten by an insect or spider-like … that DEET causes cancer or other illnesses. The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) and other experts suggest … all instructions on the label. DEET should also be used carefully on clothing. Icaridin (Picaridin). Icaridin is an …
HealthLinkBC files
… for babies and toddlers Last updated September 17, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 69i Child Nutrition Series … sure my child has enough iron? Introduce iron-rich foods to your baby at around 6 months. This is when your baby’s iron … child is not getting enough iron, discuss with a health care provider. HealthLinkBC File #69c Baby’s first foods …
Medical tests
… alcohol test measures the amount of alcohol (ethanol) in your body. Alcohol is quickly absorbed into the blood and … test, unless your doctor tells you to. How It Is Done A health professional uses a needle to take a blood sample, … Tharratt MD, MPVM, FACP, FCCP - Pulmonology, Critical Care Medicine, Medical Toxicology JoLynn Montgomery PA - …
Healthy eating
… recommended amount of potassium in the table below is for healthy adults. If you have kidney disease or take certain … medications you may need to limit the amount of potassium your diet. Speak to your health care provider for advice on how much potassium is right for …
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… Overview Breastfeeding in the proper position will help your baby latch on and breastfeed correctly and make your … baby. This will help you and your baby be more comfortable during feeding. There are several breastfeeding positions. … Breastfeeding Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family …
Medical tests
… are two types of ophthalmoscopy. Direct ophthalmoscopy. Your doctor uses a tool that is about the size of a small … takes a few minutes. How It Feels Direct ophthalmoscopy During this test, you may hear a clicking sound as the tool … the Doctor Current as of: October 12, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family …
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… with brachytherapy. Before radiation therapy is scheduled, your doctor probably will order a bone scan and CT scan to … the same spot for each treatment. This helps protect nearby healthy tissue from the radiation. Internal radiation … over the course of several years. Some side effects start during treatment and go away when it's finished. Others …
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… disc . You may be asleep or have medicine to relax you during surgery. And the area will be numbed if you're awake. … and their daily routine soon after surgery. In some cases, your doctor may suggest a rehabilitation program. This may … 2245–2256. Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… A dry powder inhaler lets you breathe medicine into your lungs quickly. Inhaled medicine works faster than the … inhaler. Add or load a dose of medicine as directed by your health care provider. Your inhaler may look different from the one …
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… the labyrinth , a part of the inner ear that helps control your balance, gets swollen and inflamed. The inflammation … have both sudden vertigo and hearing loss, you need urgent care to rule out a stroke. What causes it? The causes of … examination and asking about your symptoms and past health. Your doctor will look for signs of viral infections …
