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… Group B Streptococcal Infections in Newborns On this page: … may have the bacteria but have no infection from it. But your baby could get the infection during birth. It is … before delivery. This will prevent giving the bacteria to your baby during delivery. If you're pregnant and gave birth …
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… Energy and Sports Drinks On this page: Overview Overview What … baby. But if you're pregnant, it's a good idea to keep your caffeine intake below 300 mg (about 2 cups of coffee) a … sugars can also lead to dental problems. Withdrawal. When your body gets used to a lot of caffeine and then you stop …
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… furnaces, fireplaces, car exhaust from an attached garage, wood heaters and tobacco smoke. Smoke from wildfires … Indoor air quality: Combustion by-products Wildfires and your health (health feature) HealthLinkBC File #30a The … and using low-VOC products and building materials in your home Biological contaminants: Keep the house clean and …
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… Valvuloplasty for Aortic Valve Stenosis On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Done How Well It Works … a condition called aortic valve stenosis, the valve between your heart and the large blood vessel that carries blood to … flexible tube called a catheter into a blood vessel in your upper leg (groin). The doctor moves the catheter …
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… Vein Ligation and Stripping On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … are awake. If you are awake, you will get medicine to numb your leg and prevent pain. The doctor will make small cuts … you will be able to return to work within a few days. Your doctor can let you know when you can get back to your …
Medical tests
… Tissue Type Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … there's nothing you have to do before this test, unless your doctor tells you to. If you are donating tissue or blood cells, your doctor may want to talk about your medical history—such …
Medical tests
… Mononucleosis Tests On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … there's nothing you have to do before this test, unless your doctor tells you to. How It Is Done The rapid mono test is done on a small sample of blood taken from your fingertip or from a vein. The Epstein-Barr antibody …
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… Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) On this page: Overview Overview Adverse childhood … have physical or mental health problems. It just means that your risk for those things is higher. There are things you can do to reduce the effects of ACEs and take care of your mental and physical health. How can you reduce the …
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… Mouth Wounds: How to Stop Bleeding On this page: Overview Overview If emergency care … person's blood. Before you try to stop the bleeding : Wash your hands well with soap and water, if available. Put on … of fabric, plastic bags, or whatever you have between your hands and the wound. Have the person hold his or her …
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… disease seems to run in families. Celiac disease causes damage to the small intestine. This makes it hard for the body … a gluten-free diet can be challenging. But if you take your time to read labels and ask questions, you can stay on … Eggs and dairy products. Some milk products may make your symptoms worse. If you have questions about milk …
