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… the mumps vaccine existed, mumps was a common childhood disease in Canada and the United States. What causes it? … people as much as you can so that you don't spread the disease. How is mumps treated? In most cases, people recover … Skin Citations Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2008). Updated recommendations for isolation of …
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… Why It Is Done Ophthalmoscopy is done to: Find problems or diseases of the eye, such as retina problems. Help find other conditions or diseases that damage the eye. Look for the cause of symptoms, such as headaches. Find other problems or diseases, such as head injuries or brain tumours. This …
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… or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: kidney disease liver disease You may experience blurred vision, dizziness, or … sugar. During times of stress, such as fever, infection, injury, or surgery, it may be more difficult to control your …
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… or have a history of blood clots, heart/blood vessel disease, heart failure, stroke, or if you are immobile (such … an alcohol wipe. Change the site(s) each time to lessen injury under the skin. Learn how to store and discard … blood clotting problems immunoglobulin A deficiency kidney disease This drug may make you dizzy. Alcohol or marijuana …
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… emergency services immediately. Protect the person from injury. Keep them from falling if you can, or try to guide … mouth. Do not try to hold down the person. This can cause injury, such as a dislocated shoulder. Provide a safe area … of a sudden, severe headache. A seizure follows a head injury. A person with diabetes has a seizure. A seizure …
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… organs or other tissues. It also can find tissue damage or disease, such as infection or a tumour. Pictures from an MRI … labrum ) in the shoulder. Labral tears often are caused by injury and can lead to shoulder pain. Find rotator cuff … Joint damage is present, and bones may show signs of disease or fracture. Current as of: December 19, …
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… Immunodeficiency Virus) Infection Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Safer Sex Sexually Transmitted Infections … MD - Family Medicine Devika Singh MD, MPH - Infectious Disease Current as of: August 2, 2022 Author: Healthwise … MD - Family Medicine & Devika Singh MD, MPH - Infectious Disease This information does not replace the advice of a …
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… What is angina? Angina is a symptom of coronary artery disease , or heart disease. For most people, it feels like chest pain or … or get help right away. Coronary Artery Disease Heart Attack and Unstable Angina Current as …
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… . Accessed May 22, 2015. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2015). Sexually transmitted diseases treatment guidelines, 2015. MMWR , 64(RR-03): …
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… the heart muscle. It's most often caused by coronary artery disease (sometimes called heart disease). Coronary artery disease is caused by atherosclerosis (sometimes called …