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… Overview Experts disagree about the use of heat after an injury. Some experts: Do not recommend using heat because it may increase swelling, especially in the first few … Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD …
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… of the items in our homes can be poisonous to children—household cleaners, medicines, cosmetics, garden products, and houseplants. If … bedside table and other cupboards that are lower than your shoulder height. Keep products in their original labelled …
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… Low Blood Sugar Level Record On this page: Overview Overview Use this form to record a low blood sugar level problem. … diabetes) is having low blood sugar problems, the diabetes medicine dose may need to be adjusted or the medicine may … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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… per millilitre of blood. Each virus is called a "copy" because HIV reproduces by making copies of itself (replicating). … is having on your immune system.) The viral load test is used to help decide when to change antiretroviral medicines. HIV (Human Immunodeficiency …
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… is one way to measure kidney function. The eGFR is also used to find the stage of chronic kidney disease. The eGFR … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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… Movement problems are common from long-term levodopa use. Most people who take levodopa develop some of these … the day. They may be called "on" and "off" times. When the medicine is working and movement is easy, it is "on." When it's harder to move and symptoms cause more problems, it is "off." Wearing off happens when the …
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… of the uterus, such as a vertical (classical) scar. The use of medicine to start (induce) labour. Some doctors avoid the use of any medicine to start a VBAC trial of labour. Other …
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… are easier and less tiring. Improve balance and walking. Use walking aids (such as canes or walkers) correctly. … Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine Brian D. O'Brien MD - Internal Medicine E. Gregory … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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… before using a rowing ergometer. Improper form can cause back or neck strain. Elbow Injuries … Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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… Dermatitis) On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Symptoms What Happens When to … Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Medicines What is … and calcineurin inhibitors are strong medicines. They shouldn't be used for long periods of time. Other medicines …
