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… helped with hearing aids, so I decided to get them. Sanjay, age 51 I talk on the phone a lot for my job. One day I … a volume control for the phone or use my other ear. Andria, age 59 My wife kept kidding me that I needed hearing aids … much better and didn't need hearing aids after all. Colin, age 45 I don't like change and didn't think I could learn to …
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… Prostate (TUIP) for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … 10 men out of 100, a second operation is needed after 15 years. footnote 1 Citations Fitzpatrick JM (2012). Minimally invasive and endoscopic management of benign prostatic hyperplasia. In AJ Wein et al., …
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… Registered Dietitians Last updated August 7, 2024 On this page: Overview Services provided by a dietitian Meeting with … provided by a dietitian Dietitians advise people of all ages on healthy eating and nutrition practices to support … can also provide medical nutrition therapy for the management of health conditions like diabetes and heart …
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… How You Can Help Older Adults Stay Connected On this page: Getting Started Getting Started Many older adults live … members, friends, or neighbours. No matter what their age or ability, even the smallest of things can help older … say hi. Send them a letter in the mail or a quick text message or email. Include photos of what you're up to. No matter …
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… HIV: Preventing Other Infections When You Have HIV On this page: Overview Overview A person who has … "Sabin" form of the vaccine. If you are in the recommended age range, get the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. … who has HIV clean pet litter or pet living areas, such as cages and tanks. HIV (Human …
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… Birth Control: Myths About Sex and Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview Several myths … a couple of weeks before their first-ever period. Girls age 10 or 11 are known to have become pregnant. I can't get … a couple of weeks before their first-ever period. Girls age 10 or 11 are known to have become pregnant. I can't get …
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… Cough Symptoms in Children On this page: Overview Overview A cough that is … when a cough is persistent. Coughs, Age 11 and Younger Quick Tips: Safely Giving … when a cough is persistent. Coughs, Age 11 and Younger Quick Tips: Safely Giving …
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… Cirrhosis: Surgical Shunts for Portal Hypertension On this page: Surgery Overview Why It Is Done Risks Related … not good liver transplant candidates because of advanced age, continuing alcohol use, or both. Have not had success … not good liver transplant candidates because of advanced age, continuing alcohol use, or both. Have not had success …
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… Lead Poisoning Screening On this page: Overview Overview Talk to your … Children Children should be checked, no matter what their age, if they have been exposed to lead or if they have … Children Children should be checked, no matter what their age, if they have been exposed to lead or if they have …
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… Points About Treatments and Other Health Issues On this page: Overview Overview Decision Points … Breast Cancer: Should I Have Chemotherapy for Early-Stage Breast Cancer? Breast Cancer: What Should I Do If I'm at … Low Back Pain: Should I Try Epidural Steroid Shots? Miscarriage: Should I Have Treatment to Complete a Miscarriage? …