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… for epilepsy send electrical signals to the brain to prevent the electrical bursts that cause seizures. The deep … to an area of the brain involved in seizures. The signals prevent or decrease seizures. The vagus nerve stimulator … Current as of: August 25, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics E. Gregory …
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… Most travel vaccines are not covered by the provincial medical services plan (MSP). You can check with your local … If you cannot avoid travel, use protective measures to prevent mosquito bites. For more information on preventing mosquito bites, visit HealthLinkBC File #41f …
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… or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of … specific health needs. Uses Hydroxychloroquine is used to prevent or treat malaria caused by mosquito bites. The … updated guidelines and travel recommendations for the prevention and treatment of malaria in different parts of …
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… A Community Health Centres (CHC) provides primary care, prevention and health promotion services. Designed by the … environments. Community Health Centres provide access to preventative and primary health care services to patients who: Experience barriers to care May have unmet medical and social needs May have mental health and …
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… external (“male”) and internal (“female”) condoms help prevent the spread of many STIs during vaginal, anal and … condoms are the best types of condoms to use to help prevent pregnancy and STIs. (Lambskin and sheepskin condoms can help prevent pregnancy but don’t work as well as latex or …
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… external (“male”) and internal (“female”) condoms help prevent the spread of many STIs during vaginal, anal and … condoms are the best types of condoms to use to help prevent pregnancy and STIs. (Lambskin and sheepskin condoms can help prevent pregnancy but don’t work as well as latex or …
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… your doctor may recommend you take fish oil to try to prevent a problem with your pancreas called pancreatitis . … (2020). Omega-3 fatty acids for the primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease. Cochrane Database of … Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Rakesh K. Pai MD, FACC - Cardiology, …
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… areas of the body) that help lower portal hypertension and prevent variceal bleeding may actually increase your risk … treated using a medicine called lactulose. This drug helps prevent the buildup of substances in the large intestine … Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen …
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… Why are probiotics used? Many people use probiotics to prevent side effects from antibiotics. Antibiotics kill good … may help replace the lost good bacteria. This may help prevent diarrhea and infections. Probiotics may also be used … Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen …
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… September 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 93b Elder Abuse Prevention Series Download PDF Document English Document … to ask for and accept help. How can abuse and neglect be prevented? There are many ways that families can prevent abuse or neglect happening to others or themselves …
