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… Lymph Node Removal Surgery (Lymphadenectomy) for Endometrial Cancer On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview This surgery, also called lymph node … cells are a higher grade (faster-growing). Cancer cells have grown into the muscle of the uterus, the cervix, or …
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… Atrial Fibrillation: Which Anticoagulant Should I Take to Prevent Stroke? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to … Key points to remember Atrial fibrillation increases your risk of stroke. Taking an anticoagulant lowers that risk. …
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… most people the energy they need for physical activity. Have a healthy snack. Try an apple, a whole-wheat bagel, or … but you aren't sick. Here are some tips. Try a short, brisk walk or similar activity. You may find that walking for … but you aren't sick. Here are some tips. Try a short, brisk walk or similar activity. You may find that walking for …
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… Lung Cancer and Other Lung Problems From Smoking On this page: … Most lung cancer is caused by smoking. After you quit, your risk for lung cancer drops over time. The risk continues to … damages the breathing tubes and lung tissue when you have COPD. Quitting smoking stops the ongoing damage caused …
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… What Increases Your Risk of Becoming a Victim of Domestic Abuse or Violence? On … Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine … What Increases Your Risk of Becoming a Victim of Domestic Abuse or Violence …
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… Preventing Falls in Older Adults Who Take High-Risk Medicines On this page: Overview … doctor if there are any medicines that you don't need or shouldn't take. And ask if you could lower your dose of any … list. Talk to your doctor about all the side effects you have. Your doctor may want to change your dose or your …
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… Check-ups and tests in the second trimester Last updated August 10, 2013 … once a month, unless you need extra care. You may also have a variety of tests and check-ups.  Prenatal genetic screening blood tests and/or special ultrasounds …
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… HIV: Preventing Other Infections When You Have HIV On this page: Overview Overview … with the person who has HIV. Ask your doctor whether you should have any boosters or shots for measles, mumps, or … with the person who has HIV. Ask your doctor whether you should have any boosters or shots for measles, mumps, or …
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… Linda's Story: Getting Active When You Have Prediabetes On this page: Linda's Story Linda's Story … with a family history of type 2 diabetes, Linda says she should have watched her weight more carefully. She wasn't … for protein foods. She makes water her drink of choice. "In general, I try to limit added sugar," she says. "But you …
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… What to Expect When You Have an Extremely Premature Infant On this page: Topic … It's important to remember that research results are only general numbers. Everyone's case is different, and these … (2006). EPICure: facts and figures: Why preterm labour should be treated. British Journal of Obstetrics and …