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… between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., which is the peak time for UV rays. If outdoors, seek the shade. Always wear sunscreen on … lips from getting sunburned. Wear sunglasses that block UV rays. Do not use tanning booths or sunlamps. Learn more … Cancer Self-Care Protect your skin from ultraviolet (UV) rays. For example, stay out of the sun during midday hours, …
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… between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., which is the peak time for UV rays. If outdoors, seek the shade. Always wear sunscreen on … lips from getting sunburned. Wear sunglasses that block UV rays. Do not use tanning booths or sunlamps. Don't smoke or … Cancer Self-Care Protect your skin from ultraviolet (UV) rays. For example, stay out of the sun during midday hours, …
Medical tests
… pancreas . A flexible, lighted scope ( endoscope ) and X-ray pictures are used. The scope is put through the mouth … drain into the duodenum. A dye is put into the ducts, and X-rays are then taken. ERCP can diagnose and treat certain … the test. Your throat may be numbed with an anesthetic spray, gargle, or lozenge to relax your gag reflex. This makes …
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… Further testing could include a TB blood test, chest x-ray or sputum collection. A chest x-ray and sputum collection are usually used to test for TB disease. A chest x-ray is a picture of your lungs that your health care …
Medications
… spasm/stiffness, shaking (tremor), restlessness, mask-like facial expression, drooling. Your doctor may prescribe … your doctor right away if you develop any uncontrollable facial/muscle twitching or movements such as tongue … having procedures with injected dye (such as certain X-ray procedures) or surgery, tell your doctor, radiologist, …
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… or cancer cells. A barium swallow. This is an X-ray of the throat and esophagus. Before the X-ray, you will drink a chalky liquid called barium. Barium … inside of your esophagus so that it shows up better on an X-ray. How is esophagitis treated? The treatment you need …
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… Excessive exposure to the sun and its ultraviolet (UV) rays can cause skin cancer. You can reduce your risk for … can't prevent skin damage if you are exposed to the sun's rays for long periods of time. Experts recommend that you … water, because these surfaces can reflect 85% of the sun's rays. Avoid artificial sources of UVA radiation, including …
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… pressure and restart mouth bleeding. Facial Injuries Mouth and Dental Injuries Current as … pressure and restart mouth bleeding. Facial Injuries Mouth and Dental Injuries Current as …
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… clearly and facing you so that you can better see their facial expressions and gestures. How can you care for … clearly and facing you so that you can better see their facial expressions and gestures. How can you care for …
Medical tests
… Test Overview An angiogram is an X-ray test that uses dye and a camera to take pictures of the … injected through the tube to make the area easier to see. X-rays or pictures are taken of the area. You will be given … heart rate and rhythm. You will lie on your back on an X-ray table. A strap, tape, or sandbags may be used to hold …
