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Romosozumab-Aqqg - Injection

… How To Use This Information This is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This … that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care …

Cervical Effacement and Dilatation

… often will not dilate until active labour starts. Late in your pregnancy, your health professional may check the … cervix has been closed and protected by a plug of mucus. When the cervix effaces, the mucus plug comes loose and … plug is called "show" or " bloody show ." You may notice when the mucus plug passes. But you might not. Effacement is …

Skin Cancer Non-Melanoma

… problems. It sometimes spreads to other parts of the body. When found and treated early, most of these skin cancers can … include Merkel cell carcinoma and some sarcomas. Treatment Your doctor will want to remove all of the cancer. The most … midday hours or seek shade. Wear sun-protective clothes when you're outdoors. Use sunscreen with an SPF of at least …

Rituximab - Subcutaneous Injection

Autism and Vaccines

… vaccines and their relationship to autism . Some parents have been concerned that vaccines, specifically the … between the vaccines and autism. footnote 4 It's risky if you don't vaccinate your child. Immunizations are important for many reasons. …

Osteoporosis Risk Factors

… and physical activity later in life. Things that increase your risk for osteoporosis include: Your age. Bones naturally become thinner as you get older. Having gone through menopause. After …

Irritable Bowel Syndrome Criteria for Diagnosis

… symptoms are caused by irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). You meet the Rome III criteria for IBS if your symptoms began at least 6 months ago, you have had abdominal (belly) pain or discomfort at least 3 …

Hepatitis B Treatment Recommendations

… are based on the presence of hepatitis B antigens in your blood, the level of hepatitis B viral DNA ( HBV DNA) in your blood, and the level of the liver enzyme alanine … if you are: footnote 1 HBeAg-positive or negative, have high levels of HBV DNA, and your liver enzymes are …

Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening

… footnote 1 Sexually active women and men age 25 years or younger. Pregnant women. All pregnant women should be … age 25 who is at higher risk. This may include people who have: A new sex partner or partners. A sex partner who has … a partner of the same sex. The PHAC also recommends that you have the test again 3 months after you finish treatment. …

Healthy Eating and Older Adults

… them stay strong and reduce the risk of disease. But as you get older, it can be harder to eat in healthy ways. If you have health problems or can't be active, you may not feel as …