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… (bone metastases/lesions) that may occur with some types of cancer. It is also used to treat a certain type of bone … of calcium from bones to lower blood calcium levels, reducing the risk of broken bones (fractures) and reducing bone pain. How …
Medications
… Uses This medication is used to treat advanced prostate cancer. It is not a cure. Cyproterone is used to control … cancer by blocking the effects of testosterone and by reducing the amount of testosterone that the body makes. … has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do …
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… The lumps look like pimples or boils. They usually occur in areas where skin rubs against skin, such as the armpit, the … for hidradenitis suppurativa depends on how serious it is. Your doctor may discuss options, such as: Medicines. You may … soap. Use your hands rather than a face cloth or sponge when you wash that part of your body. Leave the affected …
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… Bedbugs On this page: What are bedbugs? Bedbugs are flat, wingless insects about 0.6 cm … Bedbugs usually hide during the day and are active at night when they feed. They can go for weeks without feeding. See a … also cause an allergic reaction in some people. Where can you find bedbugs? Bedbugs are found worldwide. They are most …
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… Insomnia: Improving Your Sleep Actionset Overview Insomnia means that you have … of temporary stress, worry, or an irregular schedule. But when you have trouble sleeping for weeks or months, it can … improve how well you sleep. How can you sleep better? Here are some tips that may help you sleep more soundly and wake …
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… is overflow incontinence? Overflow incontinence means that you have the urge to urinate but can release only a small … and multiple sclerosis . They may make it hard to tell when your bladder is full. Or they may make it harder for … prostate gland (benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH), cancer of the prostate, or a narrowing of the urethra . …
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… BC File number 65b Download PDF Document English What are biological contaminants? Biological contaminants are … earth, cover it with plastic If there is high humidity in your home that cannot otherwise be controlled, use a … safety glasses or goggles and a KN-95 mask or better when you are cleaning. If the area is larger, it may require …
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… test for all newborn babies. It can detect a number of rare disorders - allowing for early treatment. About one in … The screening is easy. A few drops of blood are taken from your baby's heel and put onto a special card. Your baby may … had a home birth, your midwife will do the screen at home. When babies have procedures such as blood tests or …
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… This Medicine About This Medicine What are the most important things you need to know about your medicines? Make sure you know … very well and is generally safe. What about side effects? When you first start taking metformin or take a larger dose, …
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… neck to move suddenly or beyond its normal range. It occurs when the head is suddenly forced backward or forward and is … commonly, it might happen in a fall, a sports injury, or if you are roughly shaken. The motion causes stretching or tears …
