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… (sitting, watching TV). People with RA are at higher risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and this risk increases further with inactivity. Meanwhile, hip or … disability is also associated with CVD and increased risk of all-cause mortality. Randomized controlled trials …
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… of where to deliver your baby. Unless you have a high-risk pregnancy , you can decide to have your baby in a … room. These rules are to avoid overcrowding and reduce the risk of infection. Birthing centre A birthing centre is … Birthing centres are not recommended if you have a high-risk pregnancy. Emergency equipment and options for pain …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Laser surgery uses a … used to treat an actinic keratosis, and in rare cases, low-risk basal cell carcinoma. How Well It Works Laser surgery … basal cell skin carcinomas, it should only be used for low-risk cancers. footnote 2 While laser surgery may work well …
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… Overview What To Expect After Surgery How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview The nasal septum … is a common nasal surgery, and most people recover well. Risks All surgery has a small risk of infection or bleeding. This surgery also carries a …
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… can it cause? Atherosclerosis can cause or increase the risk of other health problems. These include: Coronary … There are ways you can slow it down and help lower your risk for heart attack and stroke. A heart-healthy lifestyle can lower your risk. This includes eating heart-healthy foods, being …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is … continue for several months to a year. This will reduce the risk of relapse. For mental health conditions, ECT is … with medicine or maintenance ECT. This will reduce the risk of relapse. Why It Is Done ECT is used for severe …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Visible genital warts on the penis or … Most of the time it removes warts. But warts may grow back. Risks Risks of surgery are: Scarring. Bleeding. Infection. You may …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Cervical cerclage (say "SER-vuh-kul … may go home the same day. This procedure can help some high-risk pregnancies last longer. But it also has risks. It can cause infection or miscarriage. What To Expect …
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… It may depend on what your blood pressure is and your risk for heart disease. Children and teens Children and … Hypertension Canada's 2018 guidelines for diagnosis, risk assessment, prevention, and treatment of hypertension … comprehensive guidelines for the prevention, diagnosis, risk assessment, and treatment of hypertension in adults and …
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… anesthesia, you're unconscious during the procedure. Risks Major side effects and other problems of anesthesia … people who are in good health. But all anesthesia has some risk. For example: After general anesthesia, nausea and sore … heart or breathing problems or nerve damage can occur. Your risk depends on the type of anesthesia you get. It also …
