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… is important in preventing the spread of infectious diseases. Washing with treated water or using alcohol wipes … are good ways to reduce your risk of getting an infectious disease. Talk with your doctor about antibiotics you can … on international disease outbreaks and treatment and prevention guidelines. Local health units can also access …
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… first get your cast A cast protects a broken bone or other injury. Most casts are made of fibreglass, but plaster casts … cast may feel snug for a few days after your surgery or injury. This is usually because of swelling. Swelling can … first get your cast A cast protects a broken bone or other injury. Most casts are made of fibreglass, but plaster casts …
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… than normal when you have COPD, and they get lower as the disease gets worse. These numbers are usually stated in the … to the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD). footnote 1 The symptoms you have may vary … (2021). Global strategy for the diagnosis, management, and prevention of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: 2020 …
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… arthritis (JIA)? Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is a disease that happens to children. It causes inflamed, … and a urine test. How is JIA treated? JIA is treated with disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDS) and other … Or your child may have trouble walking. Children with this disease can also get inflammatory eye disease . This can …
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… and ticks can cause annoying bites and sometimes a serious disease. Mosquito bites can spread infections such as West … in some parts of the world. Tick bites can cause serious diseases such as Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever . Bites from biting …
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… test if you have: A broken bone (fracture) from a minor injury and the fracture may have been caused by … includes hyperthyroidism, rheumatoid arthritis, and Crohn's disease. Risk factors for osteoporosis or symptoms that … includes hyperthyroidism, rheumatoid arthritis, and Crohn's disease. Risk factors for osteoporosis or symptoms that …
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… weak eye. Cataracts Eye Problems, Non-Injury Nearsightedness (Myopia) Strabismus … weak eye. Cataracts Eye Problems, Non-Injury Nearsightedness (Myopia) Strabismus …
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… can also cause strong muscle contractions that can cause injury. Lightning strike The skin burn from lightning … a doctor if you have been struck by lightning, even if the injury appears minor. Burns from a lightning strike or … the ground. These weapons are less likely to cause death or injury than other weapons, such as handguns. But stun guns …
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… Surgery may be used to treat a torn rotator cuff if the injury is very severe or if non-surgical treatment has not … may be done when: A rotator cuff tear is caused by a sudden injury. In these cases, it's best to do surgery soon after the injury. A complete rotator cuff tear causes severe shoulder …