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… illnesses. The most common GAS infection is strep throat. Other types of common infections include skin and wound … heart or lung disease, and people who are dependent on alcohol or inject illicit drugs. TSS can also be caused by Staphylococcus aureus …
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… Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Radiation therapy uses high energy rays, such as X-rays, to destroy cancer … the body, it's called internal radiation, or brachytherapy. Other types of radiation include: Systemic radiation … can make this worse. So can smoking or drinking alcohol during the time you are getting radiation therapy. …
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… The Ring On this page: Overview Overview The ring is used to prevent pregnancy. It's a soft plastic ring that you put into your … for 3 weeks in a row and then go without a ring for 1 week. During this week, you have your period. Your period may be …
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… your risk for cancer, diabetes, heart failure, and other serious medical problems. Still, if you've been … Smoking Affect Your Lifespan? Quitting Smoking: Should I Use Medicine? Quitting Smoking: Coping With Cravings and … Quitting Smoking Quitting Smoking and Avoiding Smoke During Pregnancy Quitting Smoking: How Family and Friends …
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… from both breasts. Poor let-down reflex . The mother's limited milk supply because of tobacco use, moderate to heavy alcohol use, or certain types of medicines. Keeping a strict …
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… (Retin-A, Stieva-A) is a topical medicine most often used to treat acne . It is sometimes used to reduce the … sure to protect your skin from exposure to the sun (or any other source of UV light) by wearing sunscreen and protective clothing. Using topical tretinoin during pregnancy may not be safe for your baby. Tretinoin …
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… get headaches often, you may need to take medicines daily during a cluster period to prevent a future headache or … effects. To stop a cluster headache Treatments most often used to stop cluster headaches include: High-flow oxygen … pain within 15 minutes in more than 7 out of 10 people who use it. It works best when started right when a cluster …
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… are forceful enough to knock out a tooth may also damage other teeth or other structures in the mouth or face, such … tooth is not reimplanted after it has been knocked out because the reimplantation may cause problems with later … or Save-A-Tooth. Do not put the tooth in salt water, alcohol, or mouthwash. 4. Call your dentist immediately to …
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… and reduce stress . After you learn the technique, you can use it whenever you need or want relief from symptoms of … emotional disorders. If you feel very anxious or restless during or after doing the exercises, stop AT or continue … or she knows about all of your health practices. Other Works Consulted Payne R (2005). Relaxation Techniques: …
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… (say "lap-uh-ROSS-kuh-pee") is a type of surgery that uses very small cuts. These cuts are called incisions. The … cause for the infertility. Do a biopsy. See if cancer in another area of the body has spread to the belly. Check for … products you take. Some may increase the risk of problems during your surgery. Your doctor will tell you if you should …
