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… Embolism On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What … and stops blood flow to the lung, it can be deadly. What causes it? Pulmonary embolism is caused by a blocked artery in the lungs. The most common cause
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… Insulin Pump Actionset Overview Some people with diabetes use an insulin pump instead of daily shots to manage their … blood sugar. But using an insulin pump takes some getting used to. Depending on the type of pump you have, you may … pump Some people say that choosing which insulin pump to use is actually harder than deciding to switch to a pump in …
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… Dysfunction) On this page: Health Tools Cause Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call Exams and … get older. But there are treatments that can help. What causes them? Erection problems may be caused by physical problems or mental health issues. Examples …
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… have had reactions to anesthetics. Any bleeding problems or use of aspirin or some other blood thinner . A current—or … about any tobacco, alcohol, illegal drugs, or medicines you use. This includes over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and … products, such as St. John's wort and diet aids. Your use of substances or medicines may affect your reaction to …
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… . Pregnancy Labour, Delivery, and Postpartum Period Menopause: Should I Use Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)? Health Topics Medical … Osteoporosis Osteoporosis Risk Factors Osteoporosis Risk in Younger Women Osteoporosis Screening Ovarian Cancer …
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… Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a disease that causes blurring of your central vision . The blurring happens because of damage to the macula, a small area at the back of the … but over time you may get it in the other eye too. What causes it? AMD is the result of damage to the light-detecting …
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… Obesity On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk What Happens Examinations and … such as type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. What causes it? Obesity is complex. You gain weight when you take … your height. To figure out your BMI for yourself, you can use an online tool, such as …
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… bottled carbonated drinks are usually a safe choice. Don't use ice if you don't know what kind of water was used to make it. Do not eat raw vegetables, raw fruits, or … seafood. In areas where mosquito-borne illnesses are found, use DEET insect repellent. Wear long pants and long-sleeved …
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… Tuberculosis (TB) On this page: Condition Overview Cause Symptoms What Happens What Increases Your Risk When To … What is tuberculosis? Tuberculosis (TB) is an infection caused by slow-growing bacteria that grow best in areas of the … someone who has active TB, such as living in the same house as someone who is infected with TB. Care for a patient …
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… off the TV. Basically, don't multitask like we're all so used to doing. Sit somewhere you feel comfortable, and try … You know it inside and out, right? Every lyric, every pause, every second. But try listening to it from a different … the lyrics. Can you pick out which instruments are being used? How about where the speed of the song slows down or …