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Focal Epilepsy

… result from severe head injury, stroke, brain tumour, brain infections, scar tissue, and other diseases that affect the … result from severe head injury, stroke, brain tumour, brain infections, scar tissue, and other diseases that affect the …

Vaginal Dryness

… lubricant. It increases the risk of vaginal irritation and infection. Use a vaginal moisturizer. Moisturizers such as … lubricant. It increases the risk of vaginal irritation and infection. Use a vaginal moisturizer. Moisturizers such as …

Total Parenteral Nutrition TPN

… can to keep the tube and port sterile. This helps prevent infections. Crohn's Disease … can to keep the tube and port sterile. This helps prevent infections. Crohn's Disease …

Peripheral Nerve Blocks for Anesthesia

… are not common. There is a small risk of nerve damage, infection, or bleeding. In rare cases, the medicines used … are not common. There is a small risk of nerve damage, infection, or bleeding. In rare cases, the medicines used …

Taste Changes

… of what is thought of as taste is actually smell. Minor infections, such as a cold or flu. Cigarette smoking or the … of what is thought of as taste is actually smell. Minor infections, such as a cold or flu. Cigarette smoking or the …

Cut That Removes All Layers of Skin

… longer it will take to heal, and the greater the risk of infection. Cutting off the tip of a finger or toe are common … longer it will take to heal, and the greater the risk of infection. Cutting off the tip of a finger or toe are common …

Sexual Abuse Signs and Symptoms

… Anal tears or dilation. Symptoms of a sexually transmitted infection (STI) such as gonorrhea , chlamydia , syphilis , … Anal tears or dilation. Symptoms of a sexually transmitted infection (STI) such as gonorrhea , chlamydia , syphilis , …

Embryo and fetal development in the first trimester

… most at risk from hazards such as smoking, alcohol, drugs, infections and X rays. By the end of the first trimester, …

Productive Coughs

… the colour or quantity of sputum may mean a bacterial lung infection. A productive cough is a more serious when: It … the colour or quantity of sputum may mean a bacterial lung infection. A productive cough is a more serious when: It …

Decision Points for Medical Tests

… STI Testing: Should I Get Tested for a Sexually Transmitted Infection? Smart Decisions: Know Your … STI Testing: Should I Get Tested for a Sexually Transmitted Infection? Smart Decisions: Know Your …