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… for adults ages 50 to 74. footnote 1 Talk with your doctor about your risk and when to start and stop screening. You … for adults ages 50 to 74. footnote 1 Talk with your doctor about your risk and when to start and stop screening. You …
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… around your upper arm so that the lower edge of the cuff is about 2.5 centimetres (1 inch) above the bend of your elbow. … around your upper arm so that the lower edge of the cuff is about 2.5 centimetres (1 inch) above the bend of your elbow. …
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… develop the disease. Most experts do not consider ApoE-4 testing a necessary or useful part of evaluating a person … develop the disease. Most experts do not consider ApoE-4 testing a necessary or useful part of evaluating a person …
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… Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Genetic Testing On this page: Overview About the Test Deciding About Testing Genetic Counselling Overview …
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… Thinking About Bilateral Mastectomy for Early-Stage Breast Cancer On … make a decision right away. You can take some time to think about your options and what matters most to you. What do experts say about bilateral mastectomy? Most experts do not recommend …
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… Learning About Rescue Breathing and CPR for Babies Under 1 Year On … compression. Give 100 to 120 chest compressions a minute (about 2 times a second). If it helps, push to the beat of a … Talk with your doctor or nurse if you have questions about how to do rescue breathing and CPR. Follow-up care is …
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… Helping Your School-Age Child Learn About the Body On this page: Overview … parent, you are the ideal teacher to help your child learn about sex. Open communication about sexuality helps your child understand his or her …
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… Teens: Talking About a Difficult Topic With Your Parent or Guardian On this … to have a hard conversation, it's normal to feel nervous about it or worry about how it will go. But hard conversations can be smoother …
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… Spinal Cord Injury: Talking With Your Partner About Sex On this page: Overview … dislikes may change after a spinal cord injury. Be honest about how the SCI has affected your sexual function and how you feel about it. Here are some tips for good communication. Talk …
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… What to Do About Missed or Skipped Birth Control Pills On this page: … forgot them. Then read the pill label or call your doctor about instructions on how to take your missed pills. … forgot them. Then read the pill label or call your doctor about instructions on how to take your missed pills. …