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… Overview Aspirin (such as Entrophen) relieves pain and … fever and inflammation. Warning: Do not give aspirin to anyone younger than 18 unless your … the non-prescription medicine precautions . Aspirin is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory …
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Should I Take Daily Aspirin to Prevent a Heart Attack or Stroke? 1 Get the Facts 2 … you take aspirin or not. They include eating healthy foods, getting regular exercise, … weight, not smoking, and managing other conditions that increase your risk. Aspirin …
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… Overview Studies seem to show that daily aspirin use helps prevent some types of cancer, such as colon cancer. But daily aspirin use increases the risk of bleeding … risks. Your doctor might recommend a daily aspirin to help prevent cancer if: Your risk …
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… Overview Aspirin prevents blood clots from forming in … arteries. Doctors sometimes recommend daily aspirin for people at high risk of heart attack or stroke. But taking aspirin isn't right for everyone, because it …
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… 41i Travel Series Travel vaccines are recommended if you travel to or … 6 to 8 weeks before you travel. Most travel vaccines are not covered by the provincial … clinic. Keep a record of all the travel vaccines you receive and take them with you on …
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… Life Pain Control Diary Pain Diary Pain in a Spinal Cord Injury Pain Management Pain … Physiotherapy for Back Pain Physiotherapy for Spinal Stenosis Prolotherapy for Low Back Pain …
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… Computed Tomography (CT) Scan of the Spine Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) …
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… with an infection. This is most likely in newborns, older adults, and people who are … a fever, but you're not sure. Certain health conditions and medicines weaken the immune … Are tiny, flat red or purple spots in the skin or the lining of the mouth. Do not turn …
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… 79 What is Q fever? Q fever is a disease that spreads from animals … The bacteria Coxiella burnetii causes Q fever. These bacteria can live for months and …
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… mean that an organ in the belly has been damaged. Many medicines can cause belly pain. … 12 to 55 years 12 to 55 years 56 years or older 56 years or older Are you male or … sexes, you may need to go through this triage tool twice (once as "male" and once as …