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… Overview Most pregnancies after age 35 are healthy ones. But as you age beyond your mid-30s, some risks do increase. Your doctor or midwife will check you … defects testing The decision to test for birth defects is personal. There's a lot to think about, like what the …
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… say so. Talk to the person about how quitting changed your health and sense of well-being. Talk about how you got … Smoking Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family … - Family Medicine Christine R. Maldonado PhD - Behavioral Health Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise …
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… addiction is also called opioid use disorder. Several health problems can develop with heroin use. They can … dependent on the drug and has not had it recently. Personality changes. Unexplained scars on arms or legs or … dependent on the drug and has not had it recently. Personality changes. Unexplained scars on arms or legs or …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview During a blood transfusion, a person (the recipient) receives healthy blood from another person (the donor). The donated … for the primary prevention of stroke: A statement for healthcare professionals from the American Heart …
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… in life. Understand the benefits of treating asthma and the risks of not treating asthma. It may be difficult to visit … your doctor and pharmacy. Work with your doctor to develop personal goals and expectations for your treatment. If you … he or she has to do for the condition. A shortage of school health professionals may make it hard to help the child …
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… things include: If you have symptoms. If you have other health problems. How severe the stenosis is. The shape of the mitral valve. The risks of the procedure or surgery. Your personal feelings are just as important as the medical …
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… the regurgitation. If you have symptoms. If you have other health problems. How severe the regurgitation is. The shape of the mitral valve. The risks of the procedure or surgery. Your personal feelings are just as important as the medical …
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… can consider how likely you are to have a second seizure. Risk factors for having a second seizure include: Evidence … Epilepsy Current as of: August 25, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics … MD - Neurology Current as of: August 25, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics & …
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… Injuries Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, … Orthopedic Surgery Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, … This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability …
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… Healthy Eating: Overcoming Barriers to Change Actionset … are and how you can get around them can help you reach your healthy eating goals. When you hit a barrier, get … make and usually cause less fear because there is less at risk. For example, try eating one more piece of fruit a day …
