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… or tests for this condition? What are the benefits and risks of the new treatments or tests? What could happen if I … or tests for this condition? What are the benefits and risks of the new treatments or tests? What could happen if I …
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… done with a piercing gun. These instruments increase your risk of infection because they cannot be sterilized between … done with a piercing gun. These instruments increase your risk of infection because they cannot be sterilized between …
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… steps to avoid foodborne illness. Having HIV puts you at a higher risk for foodborne diseases, so learn how to prepare and … steps to avoid foodborne illness. Having HIV puts you at a higher risk for foodborne diseases, so learn how to prepare …
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… or a travel medicine doctor beforehand to evaluate your risk and consider whether you need to be immunized for … or a travel medicine doctor beforehand to evaluate your risk and consider whether you need to be immunized for …
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… fat is on your belly. Having extra belly fat increases your risk of health problems such as heart disease and diabetes. … fat is on your belly. Having extra belly fat increases your risk of health problems such as heart disease and diabetes. …
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… why you need the surgery, what it will involve, what its risks and expected outcomes are, and how long it will take … used during your surgery are sterilized to reduce your risk of infection. Pain control Pain control is an important … . In the first 48 hours after surgery, the most likely risks are bleeding and problems with your heart or lungs. …
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… while using hormonal birth control increases a woman's risks for other health problems, such as blood clots, heart … while using hormonal birth control increases a woman's risks for other health problems, such as blood clots, heart …
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… surgical procedures. It may also be done to reduce the risk of tendon damage when inflammation of the tissue that … surgical procedures. It may also be done to reduce the risk of tendon damage when inflammation of the tissue that …
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… not clear that cutting back on tobacco reduces the health risks of using tobacco. If you smoke, reduced use has … not clear that cutting back on tobacco reduces the health risks of using tobacco. If you smoke, reduced use has …
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… has epilepsy , there are many ways to lower his or her risk of injury and avoid embarrassment sometimes caused by … has epilepsy , there are many ways to lower his or her risk of injury and avoid embarrassment sometimes caused by …