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… hours before the test. Because this is a test involving your heart, you may have to stay overnight in the hospital … help you relax. You will get a shot of anesthetic to numb your skin and deeper tissues. Then a long, thin needle will be carefully inserted just below your breastbone. (In some cases, the needle is inserted …
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… from person to person (TB disease in the lungs or throat), your health care provider may ask you to stay in home … . What does home isolation mean? Remain in your home and avoid contact with others Take your medicines as directed, eat healthy foods and get plenty …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about this product and your specific health needs. Uses This vaccine is used to …
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… is a measurement of how dense and strong the bones are. If your bone density is low compared to normal peak density, … peak bone density at about 30 years of age. The thicker your bones are at about age 30, the longer it takes to … footnote 1 Osteoporosis Canada recommends that you and your doctor check your fracture risk using a tool such as …
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… Wear shoes that fit properly. You should be able to wiggle your toes in your shoes while you are sitting and when you are standing. The inner seams of your shoes should not rub against areas of your feet. Stop …
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… to Quit On this page: Overview Overview Your attempt to quit is more likely to succeed if you pick a good time. Anytime that you can focus your energy and attention on your goal of quitting tobacco is a good time to quit. This …
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… for coronary artery disease. Being overweight increases your chances of having risk factors for the disease. These … weight and staying at a healthy weight can help lower your risk for coronary artery disease. Weight loss often … help control diabetes. If you have coronary artery disease, your doctor will likely suggest staying at a healthy weight …
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… Surgery Overview A dental implant is an artificial tooth. Your dentist may suggest it if a permanent tooth fell out … of bad tooth decay . An anchor and post will be placed in your jawbone. Your new tooth will attach to the post. Implants look …
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… Overview Speech and language lessons start in the uterus. Your developing baby hears and responds to familiar voices. Soon after birth, your baby prefers and responds more to the mother's voice than to any other. And your newborn can recognize whether sounds are part of his or …
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… birth, low birth weight, and health problems for you and your babies. And it raises the risk of one or more of the babies having a disability. Talk to your doctor about how you can increase your chances of conception and decrease the chances of …