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… birth, your baby may seem to be in a distant world, only pausing long enough in this one to wake you up for a little … the number of feedings helps reduce jaundice. Phototherapy, in which a baby is placed under special lights may be used if bilirubin levels are too high. Keep …
Medications
… Leaflet if available from your pharmacist before you start using anifrolumab and each time you receive an injection. If … you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. Tell … to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345. Precautions Before using anifrolumab, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are …
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… to do the brushing and other care. People who have trouble using their hands or who have dementia may need this extra … to maintaining healthy gums and avoiding tooth decay. Avoid using tobacco products. They can affect dental and general … to do the brushing and other care. People who have trouble using their hands or who have dementia may need this extra …
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… If you have a water sprayer in your kitchen sink, try using the sprayer to wash the wound. This usually removes … you may need stitches. If stitches may be needed, avoid using antiseptic until after a doctor checks the wound. Most … If you have a water sprayer in your kitchen sink, try using the sprayer to wash the wound. This usually removes …
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… margarine, coconut and palm oil Cook and bake from scratch using healthy fats more often than buying packaged, … Drizzle olive, nut or seed oils over vegetables instead of using butter Use soft margarine or natural peanut, nut or …
Medical tests
… antibody (IFA). This test detects HIV antibodies using a special fluorescent dye and a microscope. This test … antibody (IFA). This test detects HIV antibodies using a special fluorescent dye and a microscope. This test …
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… before preparing food, after handling raw meat, and after using the toilet as E.coli can be spread to others through …
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… was only considered a nuisance in drinking water (e.g. causing stains on laundry, plumbing fixtures, etc.). However, … high levels of manganese? Health Canada established the MAC using a precautionary approach. It is assumed that the most …
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Health topics
… blood, bone marrow, or umbilical cord blood. Having chemotherapy (sometimes along with radiation) to destroy cancer … occurs, it can be treated with a second transplant, chemotherapy, or other treatments. Risks Early complications of … is a serious liver problem caused by the high dose of chemotherapy or radiation given before a transplant. Symptoms …
