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… harmful when you're pregnant - they can affect your baby's health, too. It’s best not to drink alcohol or smoke at all … milk they take at feeding time. Smoking can increase their risk for sudden infant death syndrome ( SIDS) or chronic … alcohol in large amounts, do not breastfeed. Talk with your health care provider, public health nurse, pharmacist or …
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… can also be spread by sharing towels, clothing, and other personal items. Scabies often affects several household … close contact with anyone and make sure not to share any personal items. To make sure that all the mites are killed: … Psoriasis Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… on each side. Caregiving: Overview of Personal Care Caregiving: Preventing Rashes in the Groin … in Women Current as of: February 27, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family … on each side. Caregiving: Overview of Personal Care Caregiving: Preventing Rashes in the Groin …
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… cancer, or heart disease. Draining a blister increases your risk of infection. You think your blister is from a … Non-Injury Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, … - Family Medicine Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… very rare. These include: A ruptured spleen. To reduce the risk for this problem, avoid contact sports and heavy … Pediatrics. Current as of: October 31, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - … - Internal Medicine Current as of: October 31, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… to be cancer. But having LCIS increases a person's risk of developing breast cancer later in life. Other … or Recurrent Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family … MD - Medical Oncology Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family …
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… This decreases the workload on the heart. What are the risks? Intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABPs) cause some side … Current as of: September 7, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Rakesh K. Pai MD, FACC - … Thoracic Surgery Current as of: September 7, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Rakesh K. Pai MD, FACC - …
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… the elderly, and adults with impaired immune systems . Healthy adults and children sometimes are infected with L. … doctor is certain the cause is listeriosis. An otherwise healthy person typically does not need treatment. Symptoms … weeks. Antibiotic treatment may be offered to those most at risk of becoming sick with severe listeriosis. Those at high …
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… Why are NSAIDs used? NSAIDS are used for many different health problems. NSAIDs help with pain and fever. They can … of the medicine than what's recommended can increase your risk of side effects. General information about side effects … problem called acute kidney injury. NSAIDs can make certain health problems worse, such as heart failure and kidney …
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… signs may be present in older adults who have a high risk for suicide: Depression . Older adults have higher … of depression than the general population. Other mental health problem, such as severe anxiety , bipolar disorder … retirement, or financial problems Physical disabilities Health Canada and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration …
