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… to change tampons and pads regularly. Having a period won't prevent you from doing any of the activities you normally … parents, if possible, for reliable information about preventing pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections. … Current as of: August 2, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family Medicine Martin …
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… take medicines to control your heart rate or rhythm and to prevent blood clots. If you are at high risk for sudden … option. An ICD is a small device like a pacemaker. It can prevent or stop dangerous heart rhythms. If medicines don't … Current as of: September 7, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine E. Gregory …
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… How Well It Works Tubal ligation is not 100% effective at preventing pregnancy. There is a slight risk of becoming … can discuss which method of ligation is more effective for preventing tubes from growing back together. The surgery was … Current as of: August 2, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family Medicine Kathleen …
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… kidneys until they recover. It will help you feel better. Prevent other problems. You may take antibiotics to prevent or treat infections. You also may take other … Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine …
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… Citations Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2010, updated 2011). Keeping hands clean. … Current as of: October 31, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine … FRCPC - Infectious Disease Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2010, updated 2011). Keeping hands clean. …
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… The PHAC recommends testing for pregnant women to prevent them from transmitting gonorrhea to their babies. … is at high risk for gonorrhea, she may be tested again to prevent transmitting the infection to her newborn. footnote … Current as of: August 2, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency …
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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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… Overview Warfarin is a pill that you take regularly to help prevent blood clots or to keep a clot from getting bigger. … A low INR means that warfarin isn't working well enough to prevent a dangerous blood clot. Warfarin raises your INR … Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine …
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… syndrome treated? Treatment aims to reverse, slow, or prevent further kidney damage. The treatment you need … in the body and lower blood pressure. Blood thinners to prevent blood clots. Statins to reduce high cholesterol. … Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine …
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… a bone density test to see if you need medicine to prevent osteoporosis. These medicines are called … sure you get enough calcium and vitamin D. Calcium can help prevent bone thinning. Vitamin D helps your body absorb … Current as of: February 27, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Martin J. …
