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Caregiver Tips

… break complex tasks into simpler steps. For example, say, "First, get out the cereal box. Next, get out the milk." Make … break complex tasks into simpler steps. For example, say, "First, get out the cereal box. Next, get out the milk." Make …
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Helicobacter Pylori Tests

… used to collect samples of tissue from the stomach and the first part of the small intestine. The tissue samples are … used to collect samples of tissue from the stomach and the first part of the small intestine. The tissue samples are …
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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ALS

… Sometimes ALS runs in families. What are the symptoms? The first sign of ALS is often weakness in one leg, one hand, or … Sometimes ALS runs in families. What are the symptoms? The first sign of ALS is often weakness in one leg, one hand, or …
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Aortic Valve Regurgitation

… program on your own without talking with your doctor first. You may need some tests to see what kind and level of … program on your own without talking with your doctor first. You may need some tests to see what kind and level of …
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Pulse Measurement

… to check your own pulse . You can check your pulse the first thing in the morning, just after you wake up but … to check your own pulse . You can check your pulse the first thing in the morning, just after you wake up but …
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Creatinine and Creatinine Clearance

… You will use the container to collect your urine. When you first get up, you empty your bladder. But don't save this … You will use the container to collect your urine. When you first get up, you empty your bladder. But don't save this …
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E Coli Infection From Food or Water

… Severe stomach cramps and tenderness. Diarrhea, watery at first, but can become bloody. Nausea and vomiting. Some … Severe stomach cramps and tenderness. Diarrhea, watery at first, but can become bloody. Nausea and vomiting. Some …
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Residential hot tubs and pools Safe water quality

… and germs. This is why preventing contamination in the first place is so important. Always shower or bathe with …
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Allergy safe child care facilities

… a second dose of epinephrine as soon as 5 minutes after the first dose Ensure the child gets to a hospital The above …
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Measles mumps rubella and varicella MMRV vaccine

… born to women who become infected with the virus in the first 3 months of their pregnancy. Rubella can also cause …