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… for how to insert your cup. Wash your hands with soap and water. Fold the cup in half. Keep the edges together with … for how to remove your cup. Wash your hands with soap and water. Gently pull on the stem until you reach the base of … Empty the contents in the toilet. Wash the cup with warm water and a mild, unscented, water-based (oil-free) soap. …
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… Overview The body loses heat through: Evaporation of water from your skin if it is wet (sweating). If your … loses about 2% of its heat through air conduction. However, water causes more heat loss from the body than air does, so … lost from the body very quickly when it is placed in cold water. Convection (similar to sitting in front of a fan or …
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… may increase if you use certain drugs (such as diuretics/"water pills") or if you have conditions such as severe … blockers such as atenolol) vasodilators (such as nitrates) "water pills" (diuretics such as furosemide, thiazides) Many … may increase if you use certain drugs (such as diuretics/"water pills") or if you have conditions such as severe …
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… or ring). They lighten menstrual bleeding and pain while preventing pregnancy. An intrauterine device (IUD) that … Put heat on your lower belly. Use a heating pad or hot water bottle, or take a warm bath. Heat improves blood flow … But in rare cases it can lead to problems, such as infection or early menopause. UFE may be an option when: You …
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… can cause anemia, decrease your body's ability to fight an infection, or cause easy bruising/bleeding. Tell your doctor … may increase if you use certain drugs (such as diuretics/"water pills") or if you have conditions such as severe … may increase if you use certain drugs (such as diuretics/"water pills") or if you have conditions such as severe …
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… 3 Risks The risks of carotid endarterectomy include: Infection. Nerve damage that could cause serious problems, … 3 Risks The risks of carotid endarterectomy include: Infection. Nerve damage that could cause serious problems, …
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… to close contacts and those at the highest risk of infection. For information on the situation in B.C., please … out to known contacts of cases at risk of developing the infection. Contact your regional health authority's local … pre-recorded or automated calls to notify individuals of infections or possible exposure to mpox or other …
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… treatment (photocoagulation) is usually very effective at preventing vision loss if it is done before the retina has … for diabetic retinopathy is often very effective in preventing, delaying, or reducing vision loss. But it is not … treatment (photocoagulation) is usually very effective at preventing vision loss if it is done before the retina has …
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… cereals, and fresh fruits and vegetables. Drinking hard tap water supplies chromium to the body, and cooking in … cereals, and fresh fruits and vegetables. Drinking hard tap water supplies chromium to the body, and cooking in …
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… health needs. Uses This medication is used to treat infections of the eye. Fusidic acid is an antibiotic that … 7 days. Side Effects Temporary eye irritation/stinging/watering or blurred vision may occur. If any of these … 7 days. Side Effects Temporary eye irritation/stinging/watering or blurred vision may occur. If any of these …
