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Opioids are strong medicines. They can help you manage pain when you use them the right way. But they can cause serious harm and even death. If you decide to take opioids, here are some things to remember. Keep your doctor informed. You can develop opioid use disorder. Moderate to...
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Prealbumin is a protein that is made in the liver and released in the blood. It helps carry certain hormones that regulate the way the body uses energy and other substances through the blood.
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It's important to get rid of your medicines when you no longer need to take them. You should also get rid of expired medicine. An expired medicine is past its "use by" or "discard by" date. It may not work as well. And it may no longer be safe to...
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Hear what other people thought about as they decided whether to take blood pressure pills.
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Learn why you probably don't need an antibiotic when you have acute bronchitis.
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Learn why antibiotics shouldn't be prescribed to children who have a cold or flu.
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Learn how immunizations protect your child, your family, and your community.
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Learn how to use a nebulizer, with a face mask, on your child.
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Learn how high blood pressure that isn't treated can cause serious health problems.
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Compare the pros and cons of taking medicine for your high blood pressure.