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… added to them. Why is folate important for my health? Folate helps make healthy new cells. If you do not get enough … (NPN). An NPN means the supplement meets Health Canada's safety standards for natural …
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… Osteoporosis: Should I Take Bisphosphonate Medicines? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 … because of a side effect of taking medicines, such as steroids. Or you are taking … is lower, it's less likely that these medicines will help you. Your doctor might use …
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… Overview Puncture wounds caused by the injection of a substance under high pressure … or other liquid solvents. Most high-pressure injection injuries affect the hands and … or more. Things that determine how severe an injection injury is include: The type, …
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… Treatment Overview Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) is an assisted reproductive … needle aspiration guided by ultrasound. Sperm injection and transfer A tool is used to hold … . … Treatment Overview Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) is an assisted reproductive …
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… Overview What is folic acid? Folic acid is one of the B vitamins your body needs … vegetables, oranges, nuts, and beans. Folic acid is the man-made form. It's put into …
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… Overview Some experts recommend boric acid capsules inserted into the vagina … footnote 1 If your doctor recommends boric acid treatment, you can buy boric acid vaginal capsules without a prescription …
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… Overview Acid products include toilet cleaners, battery acid, bleach, chemicals used in industry for … etching, and chemicals that are added to gas. Acid solids and liquids can cause injury, …
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… Overview Salicylic acid to remove warts is available in many forms. These may … area becomes too tender. Related Information Warts and Plantar Warts Credits Current as of: March 22, …
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… Overview Salicylic acid is an active ingredient in some … skin to peel. Products that contain salicylic acid may cause tingling and a mild redness of … very red or very dry. You'll find salicylic acid mainly in pads that you rub on your skin. …
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… Overview How well does a botulinum (Botox) injection work for low back pain? Treating … … Overview How well does a botulinum (Botox) injection work for low back pain? Treating …
