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… recommended for health care workers who may be exposed to blood or body fluids. Individuals are considered to be … pneumonia, encephalitis, and bacterial infections of the skin. About 1 in 3,000 adults will die from the infection. …
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… makes it easier to find problems with increased or abnormal blood flow, such as with some types of cancer or areas of … These changes include inverted nipples, nipples with scaly skin that flakes off, and nipples with abnormal discharge. … which area is examined. (You may be allowed to keep on your underwear if it's not in the way.) You will be given a gown …
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… from anesthesia . A deep infection in the surgical wound. A skin infection. Blood clots. An unstable spine. Nerve injury, including … . A deep infection in the surgical wound. A skin infection. Blood clots. An unstable spine. Nerve injury, including …
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… be light-coloured, lightweight and draw sweat from the skin. The evaporation of sweat will decrease the body's … be light-coloured, lightweight and draw sweat from the skin. The evaporation of sweat will decrease the body's …
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… Palsy Chickenpox (Varicella) Chickenpox: Preventing Skin Infections Child Abuse and Neglect Child Car Seats … During Immunizations Helping Your Newborn Learn High Blood Pressure in Children and Teens Hip Injuries, Age 11 … During Immunizations Helping Your Newborn Learn High Blood Pressure in Children and Teens Hip Injuries, Age 11 …
Medications
… after the 2 treatments with this medication. Side Effects Skin irritation may occur. If this effect lasts or gets … doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: skin infections Constant or hard scratching of the skin/scalp may lead to a bacterial skin infection. Tell your …
Medications
… the cold sores (herpes simplex) from entering the healthy skin cells and growing in number. This medication does not … have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Apply to skin only. Do not apply this medication in or near the eyes … works best when the amount of drug absorbed by the skin stays at a constant level. Use this drug at evenly …
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… Rh sensitization during pregnancy? You may have Rh-negative blood, and your baby may have Rh-positive blood. If the two types of blood mix, your body will make antibodies. This is called Rh …
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… cushion and lubricate areas where tendons, ligaments, skin, muscles, or bones rub against each other. Doing the … near the affected bursa. The bursa may swell and make the skin around it red and warm to the touch. Bursitis is most … cushion and lubricate areas where tendons, ligaments, skin, muscles, or bones rub against each other. Doing the …
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… to help deliver the baby or to help prevent the muscles and skin from tearing. The cut is made just before the baby's … at a time. Put a thin cloth between the ice and your skin. Try an anesthetic spray. Have regular sitz baths in a … to help deliver the baby or to help prevent the muscles and skin from tearing. The cut is made just before the baby's …
