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… leading to diastolic heart failure. Coronary artery disease. Coronary artery disease can narrow the arteries that supply blood to the … leading to diastolic heart failure. Coronary artery disease. Coronary artery disease can narrow the arteries …
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… that have to be worn for up to two years following the injury Prominent, raised scars Tight scarred skin as the … if the skin peels or blisters; cooling reduces pain and injury Keep your child warm; only cool the skin that has … or hospital. For more information BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit www.injuryresearch.bc.ca BC Professional …
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… in nails for many reasons. A black nail may be caused by an injury. Bleeding or bruising under an injured nail will … exposure, exposure to high altitude, peripheral arterial disease , or shock . Brown streaks occur normally in … It is also caused by medical problems such as chronic lung disease or cancer. Nails can also become yellow from smoking …
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… to these vitamin deficiencies. Infectious or inflammatory diseases. Diseases, such as HIV or Guillain-Barré syndrome , can … quit smoking. It's also a good idea to take care to avoid injury. When your feet or legs feel numb, it's easier to …
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… by 12 months of age. Babies with dental problems caused by injury, disease, or a developmental problem should be seen by a … your dental health. If you have active tooth decay or gum disease, your dentist will talk to you about changing your …
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… Center Learn about COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) If you have COPD, you know how scary it can be to … information here. Our topics will teach you about the disease and give you some tips on breathing easier. Get the … Chronic Conditions COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) COPD Action Plan COPD and Alpha-1 Antitrypsin (AAT) …
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… choices that support good health can be hard. Learn about prevention, testing and management, as well as how to treat a severe allergic reaction. Prevention Food allergies and allergic conditions such as …
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… Health Tools What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call Exams and … uterine bleeding even though they have no risk factors. Prevention Abnormal uterine bleeding usually can't be … uterine bleeding even though they have no risk factors. Prevention Abnormal uterine bleeding usually can't be …
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… Achilles Tendon Rupture: Should I Have Surgery? ACL Injury: Should I Have Knee Surgery? Arthritis: Should I Have … Should I Keep My Son's Penis Natural? Dupuytren's Disease: Should I Have Hand Surgery? Ear Problems: Should My … Surgery? GERD: Which Treatment Should I Use? Heart Disease: Should I Have Angioplasty for Stable Angina? Heart …
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… and Prepare for the Worst Health Threats in Your Community Disease Transmission from Humans, Animals, and Insects Get … for the Worst Earthquakes, slides, pandemic flu and other disease outbreaks, and accidents or exposures involving … into the air, for instance. If bacteria or viruses causing diseases such as anthrax , pneumonic plague, smallpox , or …
