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Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … needs. Uses Eribulin is used to treat certain types of cancer (breast, liposarcoma). It works by slowing or … hands/feet signs of anemia (such as unusual tiredness, pale skin) This medication can lower the body's ability to fight …
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… battery-powered device. It sends mild electrical signals to your heart. This keeps the heart beating normally. These … everyone. Other kinds of pacemakers are placed under the skin of the chest. Those types are connected to the heart by … blood vessel in your groin. You will get a shot to numb the skin where the catheter goes in. Then the doctor moves the …
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… brim. Many have a cutout area on the brim to allow for more skin-to-skin contact. The crown of the hat fits over the nipple, and … correctly. If it isn't used the right way, it could hurt your nipples or your baby may not get enough milk. The …
Medical tests
… each parent. The blood sample for PKU is usually taken from your baby's heel (called a heel stick). The test is done in … or a pinch, is usually felt when the lancet punctures the skin. Your baby may feel a little discomfort with the skin puncture. Risks There is very little risk of a problem …
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… that don't create much waste (stool). This diet slows down your bowels and gives them a chance to rest. Fibre is the … fruits or nuts) Well-cooked vegetables that don't have skins or seeds Canned or cooked fruit with no skin or seeds, such as applesauce Fruit juices without pulp …
Healthy eating
… for 25 to 38 grams of fibre per day. You may need to lower your fibre intake for a short time to help manage a medical … 3.0 Artichoke*, canned 125mL (½ cup) 3.6 Potato, baked with skin 1 medium 3.8 Fruit Watermelon 125mL (½ cup) 0.3 … medium fruit 2.1 Banana 1 medium fruit 2.1 Apple*, without skin 1 medium fruit 2.1 Orange 1 medium fruit 2.3 Papaya ½ …
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… are inexpensive, last 10 to 20 minutes, and mould well to your body. Mix 720 mL (3 cups) water and 240 mL (1 cup) … or vigorous exercise. Always keep a cloth between your skin and the ice pack, and press firmly against all the … at a time, and do not fall asleep with the ice on your skin. Commercial cold packs are too heavy and bulky for use …
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… when and where you should seek care. They may refer you to your family doctor or nurse practitioner, a health provider in your community or or HealthLink BC physician services. 8-1-1 … sick notes . To refill a prescription, please contact your family doctor, nurse practitioner or pharmacist . If …
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… possible. Getting more fit, even a little bit, can improve your health. You don't have to be an athlete to be fit. A … heart attack, diabetes, high blood pressure, and some cancers. If you already have one or more of these problems, … artery disease. High blood pressure. Type 2 diabetes. Some cancers. If you already have any of these problems, staying …
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… the course of a couple of days. As the cold gets worse, your nose may get stuffy with thicker mucus. A cold isn't … (Flu) and a Cold Handwashing Influenza (Seasonal Flu) Protecting Your Child From Infections Respiratory Problems, … (Flu) and a Cold Handwashing Influenza (Seasonal Flu) Protecting Your Child From Infections Respiratory Problems, …
