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… you'll need to reduce it. There are two parts to this: Preventing radon from entering the building. The most common … 2 Venting radon out of the building. Once the radon is prevented from entering the building, venting can be done to … Current as of: March 2, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine …
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… It is designed to fix a dangerous abnormal heart rhythm and prevent sudden death. Your doctor may suggest an ICD if you … risk is for a deadly heart rhythm and whether an ICD could prevent it. The shock from an ICD hurts briefly. It's been … suicide. The decision to leave on or turn off your ICD is a medical decision that you make based on your values. How can …
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… for children and youth, how they can be active and how to prevent injuries from activity: Keeping children and … activity for youth Quick tips: Getting active as a family Preventing injuries from physical activity If you have …
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… an active role in managing a health condition. Diabetes: Preventing High Blood Sugar Emergencies Diabetes: Preventing High Blood Sugar Emergencies Diabetes-Related … Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine …
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… cause of your bladder problems. Some things you can do to prevent bladder leakage include: Emptying your bladder at … doctor may: Place a tube (catheter) into your bladder to prevent too much urine from building up. This is used only … Current as of: December 19, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine …
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… vessels under the macula, photodynamic therapy may help prevent the progression of wet AMD. It does not restore … to eyes that have already been damaged. But it may help prevent further damage to the retina and further vision … Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Adam …
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… or 3, you need to fill out the Physical Activity Readiness Medical Examination (ePARmed-X+) . Ask your health care … you're doing the proper form of physical activities. This prevents injuries by reducing stress on muscles, ligaments … the route you're taking and how long you plan to go You can prevent injuries by doing moderate exercises regularly. This …
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… joint pain and weakness. Treating a sprained ankle can help prevent ongoing ankle problems. If an ankle sprain does not … (immobilizer), over a compression wrap. This can help prevent further injury to your ankle when you try to bear … Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Thomas M. …
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… Current as of: October 20, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen … Medicine Brigid McCaw MD, MS, MPH, FACP - Family Violence Prevention Current as of: October 20, 2022 Author: … Medicine & Brigid McCaw MD, MS, MPH, FACP - Family Violence Prevention This information does not replace the advice of a …
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… is because early detection and treatment are the key to preventing newborn HIV infection. footnote 2 Although your … a baby's risk of HIV infection. Antiretroviral medicines prevent the virus from multiplying. When the amount of HIV … Current as of: October 31, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family Medicine Brian D. …
