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… encephalitis (swelling of the brain), and bacterial infections of the skin. Encephalitis can lead to seizures, …
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… sensitivity in the feet and may precede more serious infections or foot ulcers if the cause (poorly fitted shoes, … may be used to reduce weight and pressure on the feet. Foot infections need to be treated with antibiotics. If an ulcer … sensitivity in the feet and may precede more serious infections or foot ulcers if the cause (poorly fitted shoes, …
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… Position the mirror between your legs so you can find the urinary opening. You should learn to do this without a … also. Catheterization Slowly insert the catheter into the urinary opening. If you feel resistance, pause for a few … Position the mirror between your legs so you can find the urinary opening. You should learn to do this without a …
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… Care Caregiving: Using a Bedpan or Urinal Handwashing Urinary Incontinence in Men Urinary Incontinence in Women Current as of: March … Care Caregiving: Using a Bedpan or Urinal Handwashing Urinary Incontinence in Men Urinary Incontinence in Women …
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… the treated area. Some people's skin is very elastic and retracts more quickly than other people's skin. Younger skin … Baggy or rippling skin. The skin will usually tighten and retract after a few months. But in some people the skin may … the treated area. Some people's skin is very elastic and retracts more quickly than other people's skin. Younger skin …
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… eye. This buckling effect on the sclera relieves the pull (traction) on the retina, allowing the retinal tear to settle … tissue tugging on the retina has caused the detachment ( traction detachment ). How Well It Works Placing a scleral … eye. This buckling effect on the sclera relieves the pull (traction) on the retina, allowing the retinal tear to settle …
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… short-term protection against hepatitis A and measles infections. Ig contains antibodies taken from human blood. … There is an extremely small risk that some blood-borne infections could be passed on through the use of Ig. … testing began, there have been no reports of blood-borne infections such as HIV, hepatitis B or hepatitis C in people …
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… to avoid catching colds, the flu, and other respiratory infections. Although these may be relatively minor illnesses … to avoid catching colds, the flu, and other respiratory infections. Although these may be relatively minor illnesses …
