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… of dignity and self-worth. Emotional abuse is often used to control an older person Financial abuse is the most common … happen? Some people learn to abuse or use violence and control in their relationships. Others do not treat older … friends and family, and if they feel like they have some control over the situation. In general, older adults have …
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… Basics What is lung cancer? Lung cancer is the out-of-control growth of abnormal cells in the lungs. These cells … take an active role in managing a health condition. Cancer: Controlling Cancer Pain Cancer: Controlling Nausea and Vomiting From Chemotherapy Cause Lung …
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… smoke. Keeping your blood pressure and cholesterol under control. Diabetes management versus cure There is no known cure for type 2 diabetes. But it can be controlled. And in some cases, it goes into remission. Avoid … You Have Diabetes Gloria's Story: Adding Activity to Help Control Blood Sugar Medicines Some people with type 2 …
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… quickly you can react. And it can make it hard for you to control your actions. If you feel you have a drug use … chemicals, and other unsafe substances. There is no quality control for illegal drugs like that required for … to think and make good choices. And you may be less able to control your actions. Which drugs might be a problem? The …
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… vessels and hooks the heart up to wires that temporarily control the heartbeat. The procedure takes several hours. To … resting heart rate. This is because some of the nerves that control your heart were cut during your surgery. After a … vessels and hooks the heart up to wires that temporarily control the heartbeat. The procedure takes several hours. To …
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… children may bite when they are frustrated or want power or control over another person. Usually they bite other … that a child has problems with expressing feelings or self-control. When is a child most likely to bite another child? … children may bite when they are frustrated or want power or control over another person. Usually they bite other …
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… The scar tissue directs electric signals through a controlled path, or maze, to the lower heart chambers … a surgical treatment for atrial fibrillation. It is used to control the irregular heartbeat and restore the normal … The scar tissue directs electric signals through a controlled path, or maze, to the lower heart chambers …
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… or all of your thyroid gland. The gland makes hormones that control how your body makes and uses energy (metabolism). A … including: Hoarseness and change of voice. The nerves that control your voice can be damaged during thyroid surgery. … or all of your thyroid gland. The gland makes hormones that control how your body makes and uses energy (metabolism). A …
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… with inoperable aortic stenosis (PARTNER1): A randomised controlled trial. Lancet . Published online March 15, 2015. … with inoperable aortic stenosis (PARTNER1): A randomised controlled trial. Lancet . Published online March 15, 2015. … with inoperable aortic stenosis (PARTNER1): A randomised controlled trial. Lancet . Published online March 15, 2015. …
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… pain, tingling, weakness, loss of bowel or bladder control, and unusual head and neck sensations. Pressure may … pain, tingling, weakness, loss of bowel or bladder control, and unusual head and neck sensations. Pressure may …