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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about … backing from the patch and apply the patch to a clean, dry area of the body as directed. This patch should only be …
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… have. Mononeuropathy can cause: Pain in a single, limited area of the body. This may be in the wrist or foot. Pain in … symptoms may be caused by other serious conditions. See your doctor right away if you have any of these symptoms. … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information …
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… electrical charges that cause seizures begin in a specific area in the brain, although more of the brain may become … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the …
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… takes 2 to 4 weeks. Healing may take longer if a large area of tissue is burned. Treatment may leave scars. Why It … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the …
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… Vietnamese Why is my baby screened? A small spot of your baby’s blood can be used to get important information … benefits of early detection and treatment, visit Perinatal Services BC www.newbornscreeningbc.ca . How is my baby … of disorders Samples may also be used for health research if the research has been approved by a Clinical …
Medical tests
… under a microscope. The hip bone is the most often used area for these procedures. Aspiration and biopsy are often … The doctor will inject numbing medicine in the skin over your bone. He or she will put a needle through your skin and into your bone to reach the bone marrow. You …
Medical tests
… are used depending on what kind of scan is being done. Areas of the kidneys where the tracer shows up in … The radioactive tracer used in this test can get into your breast milk and is not good for the baby. How It Is … with the scan. You may need to take off all or most of your clothes, depending on which area is being examined. …
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… to cervical cancer. This test may not be available in all areas or covered by all provincial health plans. Who should … and how often to have them vary from province to province. Your doctor can help you find a cervical cancer screening program in your area. If you have a cervix and are at average risk for …
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… begin shaving, follow these steps: Wash and towel dry the area you're shaving. Or use an electric-razor product that's … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the …
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… person's blood. Before you try to stop the bleeding : Wash your hands well with soap and water, if available. Put on … of fabric, plastic bags, or whatever you have between your hands and the wound. Have the person hold his or her … the wound, if possible, and apply pressure to the injured area. Use your bare hands to apply pressure only as a last …
