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… by mosquitoes. Mosquitoes can become carriers of the virus after biting birds infected with the virus. It is possible … There is no evidence that DEET poses a risk to pregnant or breastfeeding mothers, or their children. However, pregnant …
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… people who have never smoked. A few people get lung cancer after being exposed to other harmful substances. Cancer may … such as your overall health. The main treatments are surgery to remove the cancer, radiation therapy , and … people who have never smoked. A few people get lung cancer after being exposed to other harmful substances, including …
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… in a properly equipped doctor's office, ambulatory surgery centre, or hospital. In general, it does not require … which is removed through a small cannula. What To Expect After the procedure, the area of the body that was treated … procedures, such as a "tummy tuck" (abdominoplasty), breast reduction, or face-lift. Liposuction may also be used …
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… that can support you and your family during pregnancy, after birth and as your child grows. Becoming familiar with … services (birth to 8 weeks): Education and assistance with breastfeeding and infant feeding Resources and help for …
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… options are active surveillance , radiation therapy , and surgery to remove the prostate. Active surveillance may be … the main risk factor for prostate cancer. Most cases occur after age 65. Family history. Your chances of getting the … the cancer is likely to grow. Radiation is sometimes used after surgery to destroy any remaining cancer cells. Surgery …
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… care wishes. It's a good thing to have before any type of surgery or procedure. How It Is Done You may be asked to … during the procedure. A chest X-ray may be done before and after the bronchoscopy. Flexible bronchoscopy During this … are collected and sent to the lab for biopsy. Recovery after bronchoscopy Bronchoscopy by either procedure usually …
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… doctor will put the pacemaker in your chest during minor surgery. You won't have open-chest surgery. Your doctor … person. Your doctor can help you understand your risks. Afterward, you will see your doctor regularly to check your … and make sure you don't have any problems. During and soon after the procedure Problems can happen during or soon after …
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… Nutrition Series Download PDF Document English Human milk (breast milk) is the only food a baby needs for the first 6 … containers and store in the fridge. Throw containers out after 48 hours or follow label instructions. How do I make … feeding guidelines for babies and toddlers (#69k) Breastfeeding or chestfeeding (#70) … Feeding your baby …
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… time to get ready for the procedure and the time to recover after it. You may go home the same day. Or you may stay at least 1 night in the hospital. After you leave the hospital, you will avoid strenuous … narrowed. These tests can help your doctor see if bypass surgery might be a better choice for you. You don't have to …
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… for a source of bleeding, such as an ulcer . Prepare for surgery on diseased blood vessels of the legs ( peripheral … several seconds. Several X-ray pictures will be taken one after another. These will be available right away for your … so the pictures are clear. More pictures may be taken. After the test The catheter is taken out after the …
