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… You may take a quick-acting form of nitroglycerin to prevent or relieve angina when it happens. You might also … take a daily angina medicine. This type of medicine can prevent angina that occurs during daily activities. It is … Current as of: September 7, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Rakesh K. Pai MD, FACC - Cardiology, …
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… Overview Drug-eluting stents can help prevent a coronary artery from narrowing again after angioplasty . They are coated with medicine that prevents scar tissue from growing into the artery. Stents … Current as of: September 7, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Rakesh K. Pai MD, FACC - Cardiology, …
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… Influenza (Bird Flu) Chickenpox (Varicella) Chickenpox: Preventing Skin Infections Ebola or Marburg Virus Infection … Germs and Infection in the Home Giardiasis Neutropenia: Preventing Infections Protecting Your Child From Infections … Infections of the Spine Flu: Signs of Bacterial Infection Preventing Tetanus Infections Pseudomonas Infection Staph …
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… families If you are on Premium Assistance through the Medical Services Plan (MSP), your toddler may have dental … Use a bib to catch drool Wipe your toddler’s face often to prevent chaffing Give your toddler a clean, chilled wet face … Children under 3 - Knee to Knee (Vancouver Coastal Health) Preventing early childhood tooth decay (video) … Dental care …
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… Health Tools What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call Exams and … action to improve your health. Decision Points focus on key medical care decisions that are important to many health … uterine bleeding even though they have no risk factors. Prevention Abnormal uterine bleeding usually can't be …
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… ureters, along with the pressure of urine in the bladder, prevent urine from flowing backward through the ureters. VUR … a problem with the same valve. Something inside the bladder prevents the bladder from emptying by blocking the opening. … cases of VUR. Pediatric Preparation for Medical Tests Toilet Training Urinary Problems and Injuries, …
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… or control over another person. Some ways you can help prevent a child this age from biting include: Helping the … activities appropriate for a child's age and abilities. To prevent frustration, avoid activities that are too difficult … Current as of: October 20, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics Donald Sproule …
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… to walk long distances to get them. Tack down rugs to prevent tripping. Put no-slip tape in the bathtub and install grab bars to prevent falls. An occupational therapist can help you make … Current as of: February 27, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Anne C. …
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… the nails if they extend beyond his or her fingertips, to prevent scratching. A baby's nails can be clipped or cut. … will not cut the skin. Cut the toenails straight across to prevent ingrown nails. Growth and … Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency …
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… toilet. Use night-lights. Keep floors dry. This will help prevent slipping. Store household items on low shelves. This … Dizziness: Light-Headedness and Vertigo Preventing Falls in Older Adults Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine …
