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… HIV: Preventing Infections On this page: Overview Overview In most cases, HIV causes only a few weeks of flu-like symptoms. But if HIV isn't … so it can fight off other infections. Have safer sex. Use a condom every time you have sex. This helps prevent …
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… Growth Modification for Malocclusion On this page: Treatment Overview Treatment Overview Growth … effective during children's growth spurts. Orthodontists use growth modification devices (appliances) to change the … common devices are: Headgear. This is an appliance that uses pressure to guide teeth and jaw growth. Herbst device. …
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… Artery Bypass Graft Surgery: How It Is Done On this page: Overview Overview During coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery, your surgeon will use a healthy blood vessel from another part of your body to … front and back surfaces of the heart. Harvesting a vein to use as a graft blood vessel The surgeon can remove a piece …
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… What is listeriosis? Listeriosis is a foodborne illness caused by eating foods contaminated with the Listeria … mothers eat contaminated food during pregnancy. What causes it? The bacteria that causes listeriosis ( L. … whether foods are cooked to a safe temperature. Reheat leftovers to at least 74°C (165°F) . Do not eat undercooked …
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… Non-Medical Options for Gender Affirmation On this page: Overview Overview Gender identity is your inner sense of … be flexible. There are a variety of terms that people may use to describe their gender identity. For example, people … expands beyond the categories of male or female may use the term "gender-diverse." For some people, their gender …
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… for Obstructive Sleep Apnea On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Risks … Surgery Overview Tracheostomy is surgery that is sometimes used to treat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). It's used if you have severe sleep apnea, other treatments have …
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… Stopping a Nosebleed On this page: Overview Overview Most nosebleeds aren't … slightly forward. Do not tilt your head back. This may cause blood to run down the back of your throat, and you may … swallow it. Swallowed blood can irritate your stomach and cause vomiting. And vomiting may make the bleeding worse or …
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… Depression During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview Depression is common … ever suddenly stop taking an antidepressant. This can cause difficult emotional and physical symptoms and may also … may be all that you need. Interpersonal counselling focuses on your relationship and life adjustments, giving you …
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… Position and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome On this page: Overview Overview How can you … to sleep on their back, not on the side or tummy. Don't use tobacco, alcohol, or drugs while you are pregnant. And … comfortable temperature so that your baby can sleep in lightweight clothes without a blanket. Usually, the temperature …
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… Temporary Confusion or Decreased Alertness On this page: Overview Overview Many health problems cause confusion or decreased alertness. It is not unusual for a person who is sick to be sleepy or confused when he or she wakes up. But extreme sleepiness may be …
