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… Mastectomy for Early-Stage Breast Cancer On this page: Overview Overview For years, studies have shown that for early-stage … Is more complex than lumpectomy. It takes longer to recover. And there's a higher risk of problems, such as …
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… Policies and guidelines Overview Many different groups play an important role in …
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… Diabetes: Checking Your Feet On this page: Overview Overview When you have diabetes, you'll need to check your … Blue or black Redness could mean irritation from shoes or overheating or could be an early sign of another problem. Do …
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… Tube-Shunt Surgery for Glaucoma On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Tube-shunt surgery (seton glaucoma surgery) … (eye shield) is placed over the eye. Corticosteroid medicines are usually applied to the eye for about 1 to 2 …
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… Pregnancy: Ways to Find Your Due Date On this page: Overview Overview There are several ways for your doctor or midwife … a small device called a transducer is moved back and forth over your belly. The transducer sends out sound waves that …
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… How Diabetes Causes Blindness On this page: Overview Overview Diabetes damages small blood vessels throughout the … vision and even blindness. Most of the time, it gets worse over many years. At first, the blood vessels in the eye get …
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… Paraffin Wax for Arthritis On this page: Overview Overview You can use paraffin wax (which may be called … out of the wax. As you remove your hand or foot, hold it over the wax. Allow it to dry a few seconds until it stops …
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… Ejection Fraction (Systolic Heart Failure) On this page: Overview Overview Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction … Diabetes. This condition results in high blood sugar. Over time, diabetes can lead to problems with the heart …
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… Heart Rhythm Problems: Should I Get an Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICD)? Decision Point You may want to … don't drive for a short time. You'll need to take steps to safely use electric devices. Some electric devices have a … is right for you. It's important to keep taking any medicines your doctor has prescribed. You'll also need to …
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… Stress in Children and Teenagers On this page: Overview Overview Children and teens notice and react to stress in … that co-operation is more important than competition. Don't over-schedule your child with too many activities. Build …