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… Regular, rhythmic electrical signals keep the heart pumping blood to the lungs and the body. What controls the timing of … system also increases this rate to meet your body's needs during physical activity and lowers it during sleep. An … 60 and 100 beats per minute. Your heart rate can adjust higher or lower to meet your body's needs. Your brain and …
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… What is hemophilia? In hemophilia, blood does not clot properly. This usually happens because … to stop. People with hemophilia may bleed a lot after cuts, during surgery, or even after a fall. Some people have … an injury or surgery. Easy bruising. Frequent nosebleeds. Blood in the urine. Bleeding after dental work. Some people …
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… the person. Trust that they have developed their own high values, ideals, and standards. Encourage … their actions, both successes and setbacks. Offer support during times of discouragement. Do not urge them to eat or … the person. Trust that they have developed their own high values, ideals, and standards. Encourage …
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… for that type of pollen. Stay inside when pollen levels are high. Watch local weather reports for pollen counts in your … after sunrise. They then begin to increase and are usually highest at midday and throughout the afternoon. They begin … decrease around sunset. Keep windows and doors closed, both during the day and at night. Use air-conditioning, and …
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… unawareness means not being able to recognize low blood sugar until the symptoms are serious. Most people have symptoms if their blood sugar drops below 4.0 mmol/L. But if you have … dizzy. Your doctor may raise your target blood sugar level during this time to help keep it from dropping too low. Do …
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… family and friends to your condition and how they can help during an attack of vertigo. Know whether medicines you take … shelves. This can help eliminate the need to climb or reach high. If climbing is essential, use a step stool with … shelves. This can help eliminate the need to climb or reach high. If climbing is essential, use a step stool with …
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… and sugar substitutes. PKU diets typically do not contain high-protein foods such as: Meat, eggs, and fish. Nuts, … Some children may rebel against the diet, especially during the teen years, as they gain more independence and … and sugar substitutes. PKU diets typically do not contain high-protein foods such as: Meat, eggs, and fish. Nuts, …
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… the strength of your bones. Your doctor may also do blood and urine tests to rule out other problems that may … Xgeva). This medicine may be used for men who are at very high risk for bone fracture, such as men who are receiving … of men who have severe osteoporosis and who are at high risk for bone fracture. It is given by injection. If …
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… infected person get the hepatitis B vaccine. Do not donate blood or blood products, organs, sperm, or eggs (ova). Stop all … If you have long-term hepatitis B, always use latex condoms during any sexual activity. You can infect others with the …
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… This treatment is only for internal hemorrhoids. During the procedure, the doctor uses a device that creates … the infrared light causes scar tissue, which cuts off the blood supply to the hemorrhoid. The hemorrhoid dies, and a … or electrical current, that also cut off a hemorrhoid's blood supply. Infrared photocoagulation is done in a …