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… compounds build up in the nerve cells of the brain and cause damage. There are three forms of Tay-Sachs: Infantile … on controlling symptoms. The treatment you receive, such as medicine for depression, depends on the symptoms you have. … Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family Medicine E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Martin …
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… better and stronger each day, although you may need pain medicine for a week or two. You may get tired easily or have … your breast. Breast cancer screening Breast implants may cause problems during mammograms. Having implants may make it … Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD …
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… Works Risks Surgery Overview Endoscopic surgery uses a thin tube with a camera attached (endoscope). The … Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Herbert von …
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… write daily entries about what you ate and your activity. Use a step counter. Step counters, also called pedometers, … Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Heather Quinn MD - Family Medicine Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Heather Quinn MD - Family Medicine This information does not replace the advice of a …
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… a large volume of fat is being removed. Local anesthesia is used in some cases. And you may or may not be given a … Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine Keith A. …
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… information about your child's insulin pump, if he or she uses one. Records of your child's blood sugar levels and … Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Stephen LaFranchi MD - Pediatrics, Pediatric …
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… options Get an ICD. Don't get an ICD. This decision aid focuses on whether to get an ICD (implantable … will be awake but feel no pain. You also will likely have medicine to make you feel relaxed and sleepy. The doctor … is right for you. It's important to keep taking any medicines your doctor has prescribed. You'll also need to …
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… cleans the roots of a tooth and repairs bone damage caused by gum disease . A gum specialist (periodontist) or an … Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise …
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… the heart, often on a valve . The infection is usually caused by bacteria. In rare cases, it is caused by fungi. This … Electrophysiology E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Elizabeth T. Russo …
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… care. Be sure to go to all your appointments, and take any medicines as prescribed. Keep your doctor informed about any changes in your health. Use your whole team. Find out who else is on your treatment … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Elizabeth T. …