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… Blood Transfusions: Should I Bank Blood Before Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to …
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… Fertility Problems: Should I Have a Tubal Procedure or In Vitro Fertilization? Decision … on whether you have other fertility problems or pelvic conditions. Talk to your doctor about their success rates …
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… Advance Care Planning: Should I Have Artificial Hydration and Nutrition? Decision Point You … nutrition can be helpful to people with short-term (acute) illnesses. But for some people facing a terminal illness, …
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… don't hurt health. Foods that contain fat replacers may have fewer calories compared to foods that contain fat. But … don't hurt health. Foods that contain fat replacers may have fewer calories compared to foods that contain fat. But …
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… Overview Overview It is important to have realistic expectations of joint replacement surgery. … will not restore a joint to the function it had before the arthritis began. Pain relief is the most dependable outcome … There are certain activities (running, downhill skiing) you should not do after surgery. The joint is meant to be used …
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… Kidney Stones: Should I Have Lithotripsy to Break Up the Stone? Decision Point You … used method because it works well and does not require surgery. You will probably not have lithotripsy if you are …
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… Wisdom Teeth: Should I Have My Wisdom Teeth Removed? Decision Point You may want to … to check your wisdom teeth. You avoid the risks of oral surgery. You avoid the cost of oral surgery. Your wisdom …
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Conditions Related to Dyslexia On this page: Overview … with other learning or emotional problems. Some of the conditions associated with dyslexia may be the result of the … of the emotional problems that a child with dyslexia can have are due to frustrations and failures at school and …
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… Breast Cancer Screening: When Should I Start Having Mammograms? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to … it's harmless. So you may get cancer treatment—including surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy—that you don't need. If …
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… Breast Cancer: Should I Have Chemotherapy for Early-Stage Breast Cancer? Decision … like hot flashes, vaginal dryness, and thinning bones ( osteoporosis ). Concentration problems that may last for …