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… Advance Care Planning: Should I Stop Kidney Dialysis? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to … care of your emotional and spiritual needs. What are the risks of stopping dialysis? Most people die within a few …
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… Testing Tips From a Diabetes Educator On this page: Learn to … your blood sugar. But to control your blood sugar, you have to test it, says Rhonda O'Brien, a registered dietitian … how much activity you are getting. So what kinds of things should you look for when you test your blood sugar? "Look …
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… Circumcision: Should I Keep My Son's Penis Natural? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to … be put back on again. Like all surgeries, circumcision has risks. Major problems, such as scarring of the penis, are …
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… Allergies: Should I Take Shots for Insect Sting Allergies? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to … to make you less sensitive to insect stings and reduce the risk of a severe allergic reaction ( anaphylaxis ). Do not …
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… Erection Problems: Should I Try Inserted or Injected Medicines? Decision Point … or high blood pressure. Surgery, such as for prostate cancer, may cause erection problems. Anxiety, stress, or … is usually involved? What are the benefits? What are the risks and side effects? Use an inserted or injected medicine …
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… ADHD: Should My Child Take Medicine for ADHD? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to … Medicines can help, but they may have side effects and risks. If your child needs medicine, help him or her not …
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… Multiple Sclerosis: Should I Start Taking Medicines for MS? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to … of Canada. What do numbers tell us about benefits and risks of MS medicines? This section focuses on glatiramer …
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… Lab Test Results: Units of Measurement On this page: Overview Overview Lab test results usually contain some type of unit of … they can be compared. Usually, but not always, the same test is reported in the same units no matter which lab did …
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… Depression: Should I Take Antidepressants While I'm Pregnant? Decision … bad your symptoms are. Talk to your doctor, and compare the risks of taking the medicine with the risks of living with … The safety of newer antidepressants in pregnancy and breastfeeding. Drug Safety, 28(2): 137–152. Hollon SD, et …
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… Pre-Eclampsia: Creatinine Clearance Test On this page: Overview Overview … in the creatinine clearance value. The creatinine clearance test requires a blood sample and a sample of all the urine … in the creatinine clearance value. The creatinine clearance test requires a blood sample and a sample of all the urine …
