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… Food Safety: Cooking On this page: Overview Related … to avoid foodborne illness . The following picture shows you safe temperatures for a number of foods. Adapted from … . When cooking foods: Use a clean meat thermometer to … it is heated evenly throughout. If the microwave does not have a turntable, rotate the dish by hand once or twice …
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… Being Abused: What Puts You at Risk? On this page: Overview Overview If you want to save this information but don't think it is safe … to take it home, see if a trusted friend can keep it for you. Plan ahead. Know who you can call for help, and …
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… Miscarriage: Should I Have Treatment to Complete a Miscarriage? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … of too much blood. These problems are most likely to occur when the uterus does not completely empty. (This is called …
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… Dupuytren's Disease: Should I Have Hand Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … only at night. Or you may wear it all the time except when the wound needs cleaning or during finger exercises. …
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… Scoliosis: Should My Child Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in … done in younger children who are still growing. It's used when doctors don't want to fuse bones together because it …
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… Food Safety: Serving On this page: Overview Overview You can help prevent food poisoning by taking precautions when serving food. Keep hot foods hot [ 60°C (140°F) or …
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… ACL Injury: Should I Have Knee Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say … by: Keeping your knee from sliding or twisting abnormally when the leg is straight or slightly bent. Preventing your …
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… Achilles Tendon Rupture: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … with each foot movement. An Achilles tendon rupture occurs when the tendon is completely torn in two. When this …
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… Emergencies Actionset Overview High blood sugar occurs when the sugar (glucose) level in your blood rises above your target range. It can happen if: … or ill. You are pregnant. If you take insulin, you may have some mornings when your blood sugar level is very high, …
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… Coronary Artery Disease: Should I Have an Angiogram? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … or pressure, happen at times you can predict. They happen when your heart is working hard, such as during exercise. …
