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… advances quickly to a vegetative state and death. It may take anywhere from 5 to15 years for symptoms of vCJD to … . What precautions are taken to avoid the spread of BSE? To prevent the spread of …
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… Depression is a serious mental health condition that can take the joy from a child's life. It's normal for a child to … Depression is a serious mental health condition that can take the joy from a child's life. It's normal for a child to …
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… outpatient surgery centre. It may be done in a hospital. It takes about 30 minutes. You may be able to go back to your … outpatient surgery centre. It may be done in a hospital. It takes about 30 minutes. You may be able to go back to your …
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… worse. Talk with your doctor about everything you take. You may be able to switch to a different medicine that … worse. Talk with your doctor about everything you take. You may be able to switch to a different medicine that …
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… a bleeding disorder, have low blood platelet counts, or take a medicine (called a blood thinner) that prevents blood … a bleeding disorder, have low blood platelet counts, or take a medicine (called a blood thinner) that prevents blood …
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… fists, bend your arms at the elbows, and flex your biceps. Shoulders: Shrug them. Forehead: Wrinkle it into a deep … your chest. (Check your neck and head for tension.) Chest: Take a deep breath and hold it, then exhale. Back: Arch your … fists, bend your arms at the elbows, and flex your biceps. Shoulders: Shrug them. Forehead: Wrinkle it into a deep …
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… paracervical block. __ An opioid. Birth I would like to: __ Take all possible steps to avoid an episiotomy. __ View the … paracervical block. __ An opioid. Birth I would like to: __ Take all possible steps to avoid an episiotomy. __ View the …
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… pressures in their eyes, measuring eye pressure (tonometry) shouldn't be used as the only test for glaucoma. It needs to … pressures in their eyes, measuring eye pressure (tonometry) shouldn't be used as the only test for glaucoma. It needs to …
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… your knee as much as possible. Ask your doctor if you can take an over-the-counter pain medicine, such as … your knee as much as possible. Ask your doctor if you can take an over-the-counter pain medicine, such as …
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… communicate may cause this. The precautions your dentist takes, such as wearing a mask and gloves, may add to this … communicate may cause this. The precautions your dentist takes, such as wearing a mask and gloves, may add to this …
