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… A Community Health Centres (CHC) provides primary care, prevention and health promotion services. Designed by the … environments. Community Health Centres provide access to preventative and primary health care services to patients who: Experience barriers to care May have unmet medical and social needs May have mental health and …
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… your doctor may recommend you take fish oil to try to prevent a problem with your pancreas called pancreatitis . … (2020). Omega-3 fatty acids for the primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease. Cochrane Database of … Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Rakesh K. Pai MD, FACC - Cardiology, …
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… areas of the body) that help lower portal hypertension and prevent variceal bleeding may actually increase your risk … treated using a medicine called lactulose. This drug helps prevent the buildup of substances in the large intestine … Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen …
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… Why are probiotics used? Many people use probiotics to prevent side effects from antibiotics. Antibiotics kill good … may help replace the lost good bacteria. This may help prevent diarrhea and infections. Probiotics may also be used … Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen …
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… This does not include using your inhaler before exercise to prevent symptoms. Can exercise, work, and go to school at … your inhalers correctly. Other goals of treatment are to prevent your lungs from getting worse and to have no side … Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine …
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… exposed to HIV. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends the following precautions: … against hepatitis B. The vaccine is safe and effective in preventing hepatitis B. Citations Centers for … Current as of: October 31, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine …
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… Overview Birth control is any method used to prevent pregnancy. Another word for birth control is … or you are getting close to menopause. The only sure way to prevent pregnancy is to not have sex. But finding a good … is the most effective reversible method you can use to prevent pregnancy. If you decide you want to get pregnant, …
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… Brace (orthotic) treatment for scoliosis is used to prevent spinal curve progression and to maintain a more … appearance of the back. The goal of brace treatment is to prevent the curve from getting worse. Bracing does not … Brace treatment is used for a child who is still growing to prevent progression of moderate spinal curves . Brace …
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… Palsy On this page: Health Tools Cause Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor … and your child can do things to help deal with symptoms, prevent problems, and make the most of your child's … , joint problems, or bowel or bladder problems. Other medical conditions, such as vision or hearing problems, are …
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… someone visiting the tropics may need to take medicine to prevent malaria . What precautions should you take while you … or if you need to worry about malaria. Basic safety can prevent some problems: Developing countries may not have … your country's embassy or consulate can help you find medical care. For a complete list of embassies and …
