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… Chelation Therapy On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Used Risks Treatment … Research results have been inconsistent. Chelation therapy should not replace lifestyle changes or standard treatments …
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… Coronary Arteries and Heart Function On this page: Overview Overview The coronary arteries … needed for the heart to stay healthy and work as it should. Supply and demand The coronary arteries regulate the … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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… Last updated August 14, 2013 Ideally, babies should get all their nutrition from breastfeeding for the … more. Download a transcript for this video (PDF, 503KB). Useful resources Breastfeeding Bottle-feeding Combining …
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… depression? Depression is a mental health condition that causes you to feel sad, lose interest in activities that you … change, older adults may feel sad and may grieve and recover, or they may develop depression. Some older adults are … as easy as walking can help you feel better. Eat a balanced diet. Get enough sleep. Avoid drinking alcohol, using drugs, …
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… Treating Low Blood Sugar On this page: Overview Overview Follow these steps … and friends. They can help if you are too weak or confused to treat your low blood sugar. Be alert for low blood … mL) honey. 2/3 cup (150 mL) of fruit juice or regular (not diet) soda pop. Hard candy (such as 6 Life Savers). Wait …
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… Storing Insulin and Prefilling Syringes On this page: Overview Overview Insulin can become … insulin that is packaged in small glass bottles (vials) should be stored in the refrigerator. Liquid insulin that is … several doses) is more stable. These cartridges are used in pen-shaped devices (insulin pens) with attached …
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… Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works … aortic valve replacement (TAVR). Your doctor will use a thin, flexible tube called a catheter to put in your … You will receive information from the hospital about diet, activities, and medicine. You will need to have …
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… or procedures in which latex equipment and supplies were used. What products may cause latex allergy? Medical … reaction to latex exposure. Glove-use tests and skin tests should always be done by doctors who are experienced and … If you've had a previous serious reaction to latex, you should carry a shot of epinephrine . Be sure you know how to …
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… Effective Parenting: Discipline On this page: Overview Overview Positive discipline … and teach your child about positive ways to behave. It uses discipline proactively. The goal is to use techniques that encourage your child's sense of …
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… Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview How It Is Done What To Expect Why It Is Done How … damaged ACL with a graft . For an autograft, the surgeon uses tendon tissue from your own body. This can be done … after surgery. footnote 1 Some experts believe that surgery should be delayed until the swelling goes down, you have …
