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… bone loss used? Medicines for bone loss are used to both prevent and treat osteoporosis. How do they work? These … and natural health products. That information will help prevent serious problems. Always be sure you get specific … Current as of: September 8, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen …
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… of the surgery, the doctor will put drops in your eye to prevent eye pressure from rising right away. Some people … rise sharply within 1 to 4 hours after laser surgery. To prevent this problem, the doctor may put medicine in your … Current as of: October 12, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine E. Gregory …
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… red feet and hands. Swollen lymph nodes in the neck. Get medical help right away if your child has symptoms of … Kawasaki disease. Early diagnosis and treatment can often prevent future heart problems. How is it diagnosed? Kawasaki … (intravenous, or IV). It can reduce inflammation and help prevent problems with the heart arteries. Aspirin to help …
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… for more information. U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides up-to-date information about mad … Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (vCJD), including tracking, prevention, travel precautions, and food inspection. Visit … Current as of: August 25, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine …
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… Cooling fluid is circulated around the microwave antenna to prevent heat from damaging the wall of the urethra. To prevent the temperature from getting too high outside the … Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine …
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… sugar at the right level. Tell them that they shouldn't prevent your child from having snacks. And tell them when … you can adjust your child's insulin or snack schedule to prevent a low blood sugar episode. Have your child carry a … Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics Adam Husney MD - …
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… retinopathy. It is most often used to stabilize vision and prevent future vision loss rather than to improve vision … vision.) Laser photocoagulation may be used to treat and prevent further progression of: Macular edema. Focal … Current as of: October 12, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen …
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… toward the opposite shoulder. Treatment is necessary to prevent your baby's face and skull from growing unevenly and to prevent limited motion of the head and neck. "Congenital" … Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics Adam Husney MD - …
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… for seabather's eruption can help ease your discomfort and prevent other problems. Try the following treatments. Do not … your suit, it is important to remove a contaminated suit to prevent more stings. Wash your swimsuit. If available, rinse … Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency …
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… pain is also a known side effect of birth control pills. Preventing breast pain You may be able to prevent breast pain, tenderness, or discomfort by wearing a … Current as of: August 2, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency …