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… precautions to help make sure that massage is safe. Tell your massage therapist that you are pregnant. Be sure that your massage therapist has special training in pregnancy … Pregnancy Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family …
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… output is the term that describes the amount of blood your heart pumps each minute. Doctors think about cardiac … equation: Cardiac output = stroke volume × heart rate Your stroke volume is the amount of blood your heart pumps … Failure Current as of: September 7, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Rakesh K. Pai MD, FACC - …
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… scan. A radioactive tracer is injected into a vein in your arm. It travels through your blood and into the lungs. Pictures from this scan can … the Doctor Current as of: December 19, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - …
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… Prepare If you take a medicine that prevents blood clots, your doctor may tell you to stop taking it before your procedure. Or your doctor may tell you to keep taking … the Doctor Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… for a long time, sitting for a long time, or putting your legs in awkward positions while you sleep. Not having enough potassium, calcium, and other minerals in your blood. Being dehydrated, which means that your body has … or avoid drinks with alcohol. Make sure you are eating healthy foods (especially if you are pregnant) that are rich …
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… remove many wrinkles, but it does not change the texture of your skin. You will get medicine before surgery to make you sleep or feel relaxed. The doctor will make a cut along your jawline or in the temple area, near your ear. This cut … Having a face-lift can make your face look younger and healthier. Your face will continue to age, but a face-lift …
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… recover from the disease without long-term problems. Your doctor will watch your child for heart problems for a few weeks to a few … Syndrome Adaptation Date: 6/14/2023 Adapted By: HealthLink BC Adaptation Reviewed By: HealthLink BC …
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… Help stop the spread of germs Last updated June 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 85 Download PDF Document English … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Wash your hands often to keep yourself and others healthy. Hand washing is the most …
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… cancer has a time of adjustment afterward. This is part of your recovery, and it may take longer than you expect. These tips may help. Give yourself time to make sense of it all. Surviving cancer is … there too. Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… Overview Camps for children who have diabetes give your child a chance to meet and share experiences with other … a break from managing diabetes. You can rest assured that your child will get the right care at camp. You'll receive a … in Children Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics …
