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… The risk of infection from a blood transfusion is higher in less developed countries. If you have had many blood … The risk of disease from a blood transfusion is higher in less developed countries. It's possible for blood to become … to replace what you banked before surgery. You may have less blood than normal at the time of surgery, so your body …
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… immobilization are usually successful. Another rupture is less likely after surgery than after immobilization. But … Khan RJK, Smith RLC (2010). Surgical interventions for treating acute Achilles tendon ruptures. Cochrane Database of … Khan RJK, Smith RLC (2010). Surgical interventions for treating acute Achilles tendon ruptures. Cochrane Database of …
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… release a high dose of hormone from the patch, which leaves less for the patch to release later in the week. Patches … diabetes during pregnancy. Progestin-only pills are less effective than combination pills, but the shot and … insurance. And when an IUD is used long-term, it costs less than other methods over time. Only a health …
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… blood and lymphatic system work together to keep your body healthy. Maybe you've had enlarged lymph nodes, sometimes … Sickle Cell Disease: Preventing Problems and Staying Healthy Sickle Cell Disease: Splenic Sequestration Sickle … blood and lymphatic system work together to keep your body healthy. Maybe you've had enlarged lymph nodes, sometimes …
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… on fluids at other times of the day. You need them to stay healthy. At night, if you have trouble getting to the toilet … put a portable toilet by your bed. Get to and stay at a healthy weight. Medicine If your symptoms really bother you … on fluids at other times of the day. You need them to stay healthy. At night, if you have trouble getting to the toilet …
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… the baby. Parents can help prevent this problem by learning healthy ways to relieve stress and anger. It's also … a few seconds of shaking can cause lifelong problems. Find healthy ways to relieve stress and anger. If you're afraid … the baby. Parents can help prevent this problem by learning healthy ways to relieve stress and anger. It's also …
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… hemoglobin S. But if that bone marrow is replaced with healthy bone marrow, a person's body may start to produce … who has closely matching bone marrow. This is most often a healthy brother or sister. The child who has sickle cell … hemoglobin S. But if that bone marrow is replaced with healthy bone marrow, a person's body may start to produce …
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… are often available too. You can help your children make healthy choices by openly discussing issues related to … or available everywhere. This is a large part of what is creating the significant spike in overdoses and deaths due to … Your positive relationship is a key factor in promoting healthy choices, resilience and in preventing drug-related …
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… child what they observed someone else doing well. Practise healthy self-reflection and share with teens what you liked … explain how the physiological signs of stress are actually healthy mechanisms that get their bodies ready for action …
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… the air like the common cold or influenza (flu) virus unless you have VRE pneumonia and are coughing, which is rare. If you are healthy, your chances of getting a VRE infection are very … isolation of patients infected with VRE. Even though most healthy people are not at risk for becoming infected or …