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… Risks Surgery Overview A fallopian tube blockage often prevents successful passage of the egg to the sperm, or the … is partially blocked or has scar tissue. These problems can prevent normal egg pickup. This procedure rebuilds the … Current as of: August 2, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Adam …
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… the diaphragm may be difficult. The diaphragm is used to prevent pregnancy. A diaphragm is called a barrier method … intercourse, you can get emergency contraception to help prevent pregnancy. The most effective emergency … Current as of: August 2, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family Medicine Adam …
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… to HIV after birth, getting treated right away can help prevent the virus from taking hold and spreading in your child's body. This treatment is called post-exposure prevention (PEP). If your child is already infected with … Current as of: October 31, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine …
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… (2021). Global strategy for the diagnosis, management, and prevention of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: 2020 … Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine … (2021). Global strategy for the diagnosis, management, and prevention of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: 2020 …
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… As you age, your heart muscle tends to stiffen. This can prevent your heart from filling with blood properly, leading … of low blood flow to the heart muscle (ischemia), which can prevent the heart from relaxing and filling with blood. High … Current as of: September 7, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Rakesh K. Pai MD, FACC - Cardiology, …
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… arthritis treated? Treatment can help relieve symptoms and prevent damage to your joints. Treatment includes medicines, … stronger drugs may be used to help reduce pain and prevent joint damage. These include disease-modifying … Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine …
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… it diagnosed? A blocked tear duct is diagnosed based on a medical history and physical examination. The doctor may … who have blocked tear ducts don't need treatment. To help prevent infection and other problems until the blockage goes … it, gently massage the area of the blockage. This can prevent fluid buildup in the duct. Limit your child's time …
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… cause your eyes to become dry and irritated. And they can prevent tears from draining normally, so tears may run down … Current as of: October 12, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Martin … cause your eyes to become dry and irritated. And they can prevent tears from draining normally, so tears may run down …
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… may have to wear helmets and restrict their activities to prevent serious injury. Epilepsy … Current as of: August 25, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics Martin J. Gabica … may have to wear helmets and restrict their activities to prevent serious injury. Epilepsy …
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… Information Overview Beta-blocker medicines are used to prevent an episode of variceal bleeding by lowering the … Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine W. Thomas … our content . … Overview Beta-blocker medicines are used to prevent an episode of variceal bleeding by lowering the …
