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Grief Helping Older Adults With Grief

… including financial security, a best friend, and social contacts. The natural aging process brings many losses, such … including financial security, a best friend, and social contacts. The natural aging process brings many losses, such …

Joint Replacement Realistic Expectations

… at least 2 years after joint replacement surgery to prevent infection in the artificial joint. … at least 2 years after joint replacement surgery to prevent infection in the artificial joint. …

Asthma Triggers

… things too, such as: Colds, influenza (flu), and sinus infections. Cigarette smoke, air pollution, and fumes from … things too, such as: Colds, influenza (flu), and sinus infections. Cigarette smoke, air pollution, and fumes from …

Types of Kidney Stones

… because they are often large stones and may occur with an infection. Cystine stones. Stones made of a chemical called … because they are often large stones and may occur with an infection. Cystine stones. Stones made of a chemical called …

Sickle Cell Disease Aplastic Crisis

… and severe anemia . The crisis is usually caused by an infection with parvovirus. This is the virus that causes … and severe anemia . The crisis is usually caused by an infection with parvovirus. This is the virus that causes …

Removing Splinters

… the splinter out. Clean the wound. Watch for any signs of infection . You may need medical care if the splinter: … the splinter out. Clean the wound. Watch for any signs of infection . You may need medical care if the splinter: …

Determining the Seriousness of a Burn

… What to think about It is important to watch for signs of infection during the healing of any burn. Related … What to think about It is important to watch for signs of infection during the healing of any burn. Related …

Fire Ant Stings

… sting. Home treatment can help relieve pain and prevent infection. Severe reactions require emergency medical … sting. Home treatment can help relieve pain and prevent infection. Severe reactions require emergency medical …

Abdominal Pain Following an Injury

… a bullet, breaks through the wall of the belly. The risk of infection, bleeding, and organ damage is high if the object … a bullet, breaks through the wall of the belly. The risk of infection, bleeding, and organ damage is high if the object …

Splenectomy

… your spleen is gone, you may be more likely to get certain infections. So before or soon after your surgery, you will … your spleen is gone, you may be more likely to get certain infections. So before or soon after your surgery, you will …