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D-Xylose Absorption Test

… your fingers. Keep the large container in the refrigerator during the collection period. Empty your bladder for the … your fingers. Keep the large container in the refrigerator during the collection period. Empty your bladder for the …
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Allergies to Insect Stings

… bracelet or other jewellery that lists your allergies. During an emergency, these can save your life. You may also … bracelet or other jewellery that lists your allergies. During an emergency, these can save your life. You may also …
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Meningococcal quadrivalent vaccines

… by public health to be at risk of infection with these during an outbreak in B.C. The vaccine is recommended, but …
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Making a Suicide Safety Plan

… through times of crisis. If possible, try to make your plan during a time when you aren't in a crisis so it's ready when … through times of crisis. If possible, try to make your plan during a time when you aren't in a crisis so it's ready when …
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Indoor air quality Mould and other biological contaminants

… furnishings. People with allergies should leave the room during vacuuming and for at least an hour after the dust …
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Lead in drinking water

… the water quality is from your tap. Lead levels can change during the day, and a sample taken first thing in the …
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Acute Kidney Injury

… it diagnosed? Acute kidney injury is most often diagnosed during a hospital stay for another cause. If you are already … it diagnosed? Acute kidney injury is most often diagnosed during a hospital stay for another cause. If you are already …
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Breast Implant Surgery for Breast Reconstruction

… of implants are available. Sometimes an implant is placed during the same surgery as mastectomy. But often you will … of implants are available. Sometimes an implant is placed during the same surgery as mastectomy. But often you will …
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Central Vascular Access Device CVAD

… CVAD and the site of placement. It is most likely to happen during placement in the chest. But the risk is small. … CVAD and the site of placement. It is most likely to happen during placement in the chest. But the risk is small. …
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Albumin Urine Test

… of time, collect all your urine. Each time you urinate during this time period, collect your urine in a small, … of time, collect all your urine. Each time you urinate during this time period, collect your urine in a small, …