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Preventing Childrens Injuries From Sports and Other Activities

… injury of the shoulder, tennis elbow , Osgood-Schlatter disease of the knee, and plantar fasciitis of the foot. The … injury of the shoulder, tennis elbow , Osgood-Schlatter disease of the knee, and plantar fasciitis of the foot. The …
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Kidney Stones Preventing Kidney Stones Through Diet

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Medicines to Prevent Abnormal Heart Rhythm in Heart Failure

… management of patients with ventricular arrhythmias and the prevention of sudden cardiac death. Circulation , published … management of patients with ventricular arrhythmias and the prevention of sudden cardiac death. Circulation , published … management of patients with ventricular arrhythmias and the prevention of sudden cardiac death. Circulation , published …
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Statins Should I Take Them to Prevent a Heart Attack or Stroke

… a medicine called a statin to help prevent coronary artery disease and lower your risk of heart attack and stroke. … be a decision for you if you do not have coronary artery disease and have not had a heart attack or a stroke . If you … 16, 2020. Taylor F, et al. (2013). Statins for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease. Cochrane Database of …
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Preventing Water-Borne Infections For People with Weakened Immune Systems

… systems who are at higher risk of certain water-borne diseases include those with: HIV infection who have a CD4+ … stem cell transplant recipients; and people born with diseases that severely affect their immune systems. Some … may not be at higher risk of severe water-borne diseases. These people do not need to take extra precautions …
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Prediabetes Which Treatment Should I Use to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

… It can damage your blood vessels. This can lead to heart disease, heart attack, and stroke. You could also have nerve … to take part in a formal program like the National Diabetes Prevention Program to help them make these changes. What are … or prevent high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and heart disease. Help you feel better overall. If you start slowly …
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Pregnancy and folic acid folate Preventing neural tube defects

… gastrointestinal conditions such as Crohn's or Celiac disease, gastric bypass surgery, advanced liver disease or receive kidney dialysis You struggle with drug or …
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Atrial Fibrillation Which Anticoagulant Should I Take to Prevent Stroke

… your risk may be higher if you have kidney or liver disease. How are these medicines different? These medicines … Heather Quinn MD - Family Medicine Citations Prevention of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation … your risk may be higher if you have kidney or liver disease. How are these medicines different? These medicines …
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HIV Preventing Other Infections When You Have HIV

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Preventing choking in babies and young children For child care providers