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… You do not follow the treatment plan. You have to follow your therapy routine exactly as your doctor orders, to have … are following it. The main cause of treatment failure is due to not following the treatment plan. You don't have … who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant may fear what effects the medicine will have on the baby. They may …
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… you make the decision to seek hospice palliative care, make your search easier by using this checklist to find out about … (hospital or nursing home) where you are already a patient What services are provided?   One or more doctors who can … services related to your culture, ethnicity, or lifestyle What is the plan of care? Does the hospice palliative care …
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… Information on the second stage of labour Last updated August 14, 2013 The second stage of labour begins with full dilation and ends with your baby's birth. It can take anywhere from a few minutes … also feel surprised, overwhelmed or frightened by pushing. What to expect during second stage labour Vaginal …
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… Basics What is cardiac arrest? In cardiac arrest, the heart … the heart and lungs working to prevent damage to the body due to lack of oxygen. Doctors will try to find the cause of … cardiac arrest? If you have a health problem that raises your risk of cardiac arrest, treatment of that problem may …
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… need depends on which vaccine you get. It also depends on your age and health. Most people also need "booster" doses … to help them stay protected. You are considered to be up to date on your COVID-19 vaccines when you've received all the … can help save lives and help your community thrive. What are the side effects of the vaccine? You might not have …
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… (CVAD) On this page: Overview Overview What is a central vascular access device (CVAD)? A CVAD is a … may also be used to check blood flow in the heart and body. What are the types of central vascular access devices? There … at the place where it is inserted or where it lies under your skin. Collapsed lung (pneumothorax). The risk of a …
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… page: What is scabies? Scabies is a condition of very itchy skin caused by tiny mites that burrow into your skin. The itching is caused by an allergic reaction to … can spread it to another person before you have symptoms. What are the symptoms? Scabies has two main symptoms: Severe …
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… page: What is anosmia? Anosmia (say "ay-NAWZ-mee-uh") is the loss … may smell different than they used to. How can it affect your life? The sense of smell is closely tied to the sense … wouldn't be able to smell a gas leak or smoke from a fire. What causes it? Many people lose some of their sense of …
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… and Ankle Problems, Non-Injury On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … of both sexes, you may need to go through this triage tool twice (once as "male" and once as "female"). This will … moving foot or toes Is it very hard to move or somewhat hard to move? "Very hard" means you can't move it at …
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… Facial Problems, Non-Injury On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … Facial paralysis from a stroke . Treatment depends on what is causing your facial problem. In many cases, home … of both sexes, you may need to go through this triage tool twice (once as "male" and once as "female"). This will …