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Healthy eating
… benefits are part of Health Supplements and Programs available through the BC Ministry of Social Development and … to take food orally or process food through their gastrointestinal system. The supplement can be provided for acute … or chronic long-term conditions. This supplement is available when no other government funded or other programs are …
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… until clean-up is finished, a supply of safe water is available and proper disposal of human waste and garbage has … and not fit to drink without additional treatment and tests to show the water is safe. For more information, see … Cans that are in good condition only after taking off the label, thoroughly washing the can in warm soapy water and …
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… a plan that will keep you active, healthy, and safe. Get tests, if you need them, before getting active. Your doctor may do tests to find out how much activity your heart can safely handle. These tests may include an electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) and …
Medications
… dose of tramadol that works, and take it for the shortest possible time. See also How to Use section for more … your doctor or pharmacist if you should have naloxone available to treat opioid overdose. Teach your family or … amylase/lipase levels), possibly causing false test results. Make sure laboratory personnel and all your doctors …
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… Symptoms What Happens When to Call Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care … Strangulated hernias, which happen when part of the intestine gets trapped in the hernia, are more common in … is not necessarily an emergency. But if a loop of the intestine is trapped very tightly in the hernia, the blood …
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… and in structures such as door frames and light switches, labelling and marking medicines and food, and getting rid of … for items such as cups, soap dishes, and even the soap. Label and mark Use high contrast when you make labels, … have computer software that allows your blood sugar results to be entered directly into a computer. Then you …
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… Tools Symptoms What Happens When to Call Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Surgery Related … with medicines. Read and follow all instructions on the label. Follow your doctor's instructions for resting and … with medicines. Read and follow all instructions on the label. Follow your doctor's instructions for resting and …
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… Tools Cause Symptoms When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care … with medicines. Read and follow all instructions on the label. Use a heating pad or ice pack. You can use either … Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons , 19(3): 176–182. Also available online: …
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… medications. Opticians are skilled technicians. They do not test vision, prescribe corrective lenses, or diagnose or … Opticians can complete more training to become licensed to test vision and fit contact lenses. Opticians can: Fill … medications. Opticians are skilled technicians. They do not test vision, prescribe corrective lenses, or diagnose or …
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… You'll have frequent blood pressure checks, blood tests, and urine screening tests. They are done to watch for signs of pre-eclampsia. … You'll have frequent blood pressure checks, blood tests, and urine screening tests. They are done to watch for …