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… of motion and regain strength shortly after the injury. In adults, age isn't a factor in surgery, but your overall … before the knee injury. Limit loss of function in the knee. Prevent injury or degeneration to other parts of the knee. … before the knee injury. Limit loss of function in the knee. Prevent injury or degeneration to other parts of the knee. …
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… They also help reduce the spread of disease to others to prevent sudden outbreaks of the disease, called epidemics. Preventing the spread of disease is very important for … Children younger than age 2 need a caregiver's help to prevent the spread of germs. Wash your child's hands often, …
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… in trying any of these. How can you care for yourself? To prevent Raynaud's episodes or ease symptoms Run warm water … your hands warmer than gloves alone. You also can use pot holders or oven mitts when getting something from the freezer … in trying any of these. How can you care for yourself? To prevent Raynaud's episodes or ease symptoms Run warm water …
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… bulges through. Many doctors recommend surgery because it prevents a rare but serious problem called strangulation. … tissue around your umbilical cord didn't close properly. In adults, umbilical hernias are more common in women who have … You don't need to stay overnight in the hospital. Surgery prevents the rare but serious problem called strangulation. …
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… Injury (Tendinopathy) On this page: Cause Prevention Symptoms Examinations and Tests Treatment … more Calcium Deposits and Tendinitis (Calcific Tendinitis) Prevention To keep from hurting your tendon again, you may … Achilles Tendon Problems Bursitis Hip Problems, Age 12 and Older Knee Problems and Injuries Rotator Cuff Disorders …
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… Breast tissue in younger women tends to be denser than in older women who have been through menopause. If you have … right for you. Citations Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care (2018). Recommendations on screening … Reviewed By: HealthLink BC Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care (2018). Recommendations on screening …
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… the heartbeat. The procedure takes several hours. To prevent the body from rejecting the donor heart, your … the heartbeat. The procedure takes several hours. To prevent the body from rejecting the donor heart, your …
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… Is this topic for you? This topic is about drug use in adults. For information about drug use in young people, see … Seeing things that don't exist (hallucinations) Signs in older adults Drug problems in older adults may go unnoticed, since the signs may be …
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… responded to a few months of conservative treatment. Are older adults with severe rotator cuff tears and whose main problem … responded to a few months of conservative treatment. Are older adults with severe rotator cuff tears and whose main …