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… condoms Internal (“female’) and external (“male”) condoms should not be used at the same time. Using 2 condoms … IUD (intrauterine device) can prevent pregnancy. These should be started as soon as possible. For more information, … these steps: Wash your hands Carefully open the package and take the condom out. Avoid using teeth, scissors or other …
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… total calories come from fats. And most of these calories should come from healthy fats such as vegetable oils, nuts, and fish. Very few calories should come from saturated fat, which is found in animal … dairy foods, and whole grains. Most people do not need to take dietary supplements to get enough potassium, calcium, …
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… find out if cancer cells are present. How To Prepare If you take a medicine that prevents blood clots, your doctor may … above the waist. A paper or cloth gown will cover your shoulders. The biopsy will be done while you sit or lie on … above the waist. A paper or cloth gown will cover your shoulders. The biopsy will be done while you sit or lie on …
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… So give your doctor a list of all the medicines you have taken in the past 4 days. Be sure to include any … or that your body is not processing the medicine as it should. Low values Low levels of prescription or … or that your body is not processing the medicine as it should. Low values Low levels of prescription or …
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… to drain a collection of fluid ( cyst ) or pus ( abscess ), take a sample of breast tissue ( biopsy ), or guide breast … the waist. You will be given a gown to drape around your shoulders. Remove all jewellery from around your neck. Gel … from the transducer as it passes over your breast, but you should feel no discomfort unless your breast is tender …
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… Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Enlarged Prostate: Should I Take Medicine? Citations Wilt TJ, et al. (1999). … Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Enlarged Prostate: Should I Take Medicine? Citations Wilt TJ, et al. …
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… sometimes misbehave during a visit. The dentist may need to take action to prevent injury. In this situation, the first … or if the child needs to be physically held back, you should know in advance and perhaps help. If you feel your … or if the child needs to be physically held back, you should know in advance and perhaps help. If you feel your …
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… into your schedule? When your child is asleep Children take up a lot of your time. But there are ways you can still … enough to ride in a bike trailer. Children in bike trailers should wear helmets. Be active at the park or playground. … the playground. Swinging from the monkey bars is great for shoulders and upper body strength. If your child plays on a …
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… the eye for 30 minutes or until it stops hurting, whichever takes longer. When flushing, pull the lower and upper eyelid … or liquid chemical caught in these areas is rinsed away. If severe pain continues after flushing, call 9-1-1 or other … the eye for 30 minutes or until it stops hurting, whichever takes longer. When flushing, pull the lower and upper eyelid …
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… water in the eye for as long as your doctor recommends. You should shower before the surgery and then avoid showering … in otherwise healthy eyes. It doesn't work as well for severe farsightedness. How Well It Works Over the short … water in the eye for as long as your doctor recommends. You should shower before the surgery and then avoid showering …
