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… Overview Overview A mouth guard is used to prevent mouth and dental injuries while … or purchased at a store that sells athletic supplies. Your mouth guard should cover your upper or lower teeth and … Injuries Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… or white blood cells or clotting cells. Stem cells can be used to treat a limited number of conditions, such as … recommend banking cord blood on the slight chance that your baby will need stem cells someday. If your baby were to … Delivery Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family …
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… Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Radiation therapy uses high energy rays, such as X-rays, to destroy cancer … site, the stage and grade of the cancer, and the amount of healthy tissue that is affected during treatment. Damage to … are common with radiation therapy. The skin in the area of your body that is getting radiation may turn red and tender, …
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… main treatment for seasonal affective disorder (SAD) . It's used for other conditions too. It is exposure to light that … or if they become worse, it is important to follow up with your doctor or therapist. Risks Light therapy generally is … (SAD) Current as of: October 20, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… is the first 10 weeks of pregnancy. Pregnancy begins when your egg joins with a sperm (fertilization) and attaches to … through many changes. You might feel different than you're used to. Early signs of pregnancy often happen suddenly. You … (HCG) Test Current as of: December 7, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kara L. Cadwallader MD - …
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… day. Do not read, eat, work, or watch television in bed. Use your bed only for sleeping and sex. Keep your bedroom at a … Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - …
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… this page: Overview Overview A rash caused by poison ivy, oak, or sumac may itch and produce … it for just the first week or so since longer use can dry your skin and make the rash worse. Try not to scratch … Oak, or Sumac Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… is an eye examination to look at the front part of your eye (anterior chamber) between the cornea and the iris … checked for glaucoma. Glaucoma is an eye disease that can cause blindness by damaging the optic nerve . If you have … the Doctor Current as of: October 12, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… Overview Here are some ways you can help comfort your child who has a respiratory illness (such as … to give. Do not give aspirin to anyone younger than 18 because of the risk of Reye syndrome . Prevent dehydration. … Infection Current as of: October 31, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Susan C. Kim MD - …
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… cleans between the gums and the teeth down to the roots . Your dentist may need to use a local anesthetic to numb (freeze) your gums and the … valve. Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
