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… on your skin, you need to remove it as soon as possible. Check your entire body and clothing. Do not stop when you … you or see a health care provider to remove it. Be sure to check for ticks on your children and pets if they have been … . This is the preferred method to have ticks identified quickly. If the tick is identified as the type of tick that …
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… Sometimes it never causes problems. But sometimes it grows quickly and may cause complications or death. Prostate … come back or spread. These tests may include: PSA tests to check the PSA levels in your blood. Imaging tests, such as a … If you do not feel like eating, try to eat food that has protein and extra calories to keep up your strength and …
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… remotely. This is called telemetry. It allows you to be checked without being hooked up to a machine. At some … Your baby's heart rate drops during a contraction but quickly goes back to normal after the contraction is over. … Your baby's heart rate drops during a contraction but quickly goes back to normal after the contraction is over. …
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… anemia . The way the body metabolizes iron and certain proteins in the brain may be related to restless legs … anemia . The way the body metabolizes iron and certain proteins in the brain may be related to restless legs …
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… the stress. In a few cases, Addison's disease gets worse quickly. These people may already be in an adrenal crisis … so the doctor can look for changes in your skin colour, check your blood pressure, and look for signs of … the stress. In a few cases, Addison's disease gets worse quickly. These people may already be in an adrenal crisis …
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… when you dive or jump in. Look for no diving signs. Check the area each time before you enter the water, as … be worn for swimming, but never replace adult supervision. Check the label for Transport Canada approval, and the right … system.” Never let children play in hot tubs Hot water can quickly affect a child’s small body. Limit the time a child …
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… antibodies. It works by blocking a certain natural protein in your body (interleukin-17A) that may cause … should be clear or slightly yellow. Before using, check this product visually for cloudiness, particles, or … may be kept at room temperature for up to 4 days. Check the product package to see if that applies to your …
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… stages of the disease should have their driving performance checked to make sure they can drive safely. Also, their … coordination, safe driving requires the ability to: Make quick decisions. Use good judgment. Remember the rules of … coordination, safe driving requires the ability to: Make quick decisions. Use good judgment. Remember the rules of …
Medications
… history, especially of: liver disease severe lack of nutrition (malnutrition) anemia This drug may rarely make you drowsy or … same household. It is important for family members to be checked even if they do not have symptoms. To keep from …
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… level of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) in the blood to check for problems with the pituitary gland and adrenal … feel nothing at all from the needle. Or you might feel a quick sting or pinch. Risks There is very little chance of … feel nothing at all from the needle. Or you might feel a quick sting or pinch. Risks There is very little chance of …