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… Myth: Influenza is not a serious illness. Fact: In years when influenza is widespread in B.C., hundreds of people may …
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… meal before this test. Wear flat, comfortable shoes (no bedroom slippers) and loose, lightweight shorts or sweatpants. … 60 minutes. How It Feels You may have a brief, sharp pain when the intravenous (IV) needle is placed in a vein in your … 60 minutes. How It Feels You may have a brief, sharp pain when the intravenous (IV) needle is placed in a vein in your …
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… can take weeks to heal. Children and teens are most at risk when their bones are still growing. Common overuse injuries … can take weeks to heal. Children and teens are most at risk when their bones are still growing. Common overuse injuries …
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… balloon and a tube) containing crystals that change colour when exposed to alcohol from your breath. This device is … balloon and a tube) containing crystals that change colour when exposed to alcohol from your breath. This device is …
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… the chest wall to create a new breast mound. What To Expect When you wake up from surgery, you will have bandages over … the chest wall to create a new breast mound. What To Expect When you wake up from surgery, you will have bandages over …
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… the surgery. Some women stay in the hospital up to 4 days. When you get home, make sure you move around, but also be … the surgery. Some women stay in the hospital up to 4 days. When you get home, make sure you move around, but also be …
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… The sugars can also lead to dental problems. Withdrawal. When your body gets used to a lot of caffeine and then you … The sugars can also lead to dental problems. Withdrawal. When your body gets used to a lot of caffeine and then you …
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… Other risks include: Capsular contracture. This occurs when scar tissue around the implant hardens and starts to … Other risks include: Capsular contracture. This occurs when scar tissue around the implant hardens and starts to …
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… Examples include: Less attention paid to dressing and grooming. Loss of appetite or unexplained weight loss. Red … to talk about using a substance. Talking to someone when they are under the influence of drugs or alcohol … to talk about using a substance. Talking to someone when they are under the influence of drugs or alcohol …
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… and do not show well on X-ray. How is clubfoot treated? When treatment for clubfoot starts soon after birth, the … and do not show well on X-ray. How is clubfoot treated? When treatment for clubfoot starts soon after birth, the …
