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… can be taken from any bone in the body. It is easiest to get the biopsy samples from bones that are close to the skin … to: Confirm the diagnosis of a bone disorder (such as Paget's disease , a disease that may look like bone cancer, or … ) or if an infection is present. Find the cause of ongoing bone pain. Check bone problems seen on an X-ray. An …
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… with a used needle, hold the affected limb down low to get it to bleed. Do not squeeze the wound or soak it in … virus. If you have a serious cut or wound you may need to get the tetanus vaccine depending upon the type of wound and … then at 3 months after the exposure. What is the risk of getting HIV, hepatitis B or hepatitis C? The risk of getting …
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… of your knee. Several hours after the injury, your pain may get worse. And it might be harder to move your knee. You may … of your knee. Several hours after the injury, your pain may get worse. And it might be harder to move your knee. You may …
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… stone may need surgery or another type of procedure to get it out. Risks There is no chance for problems with … stone may need surgery or another type of procedure to get it out. Risks There is no chance for problems with …
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… scrapes, cuts, and puncture wounds that are more likely to get infected. Make decisions about the best treatment for an … scrapes, cuts, and puncture wounds that are more likely to get infected. Make decisions about the best treatment for an …
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… For long-term exposure to low levels of VOCs, research is ongoing to better understand any health effects from these … several days after installation Ventilation: Make sure you get enough fresh, clean air into your home by opening …
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… progressive muscle relaxation for a few weeks will help you get better at this skill, and in time you will be able to … can practice tensing and relaxing that muscle area without going through the whole routine. The muscle groups The … as widely as you can. Around the mouth Press your lips together tightly. (Check your face for tension. You just want …
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… daycare, for example. The toddler anticipates that you are going to leave. Your child fears being deserted. These … them while your child watches. Then you can "find" them together. Self-comforting behaviours. Your toddler may use a … will help them develop these social behaviours themselves. Getting positive feedback and reinforcement will also help …
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… and sometimes other parts of your body. Your eyes and mouth get very dry. Sjögren's also may cause you to be very tired … may blur your vision for a short time, so use it before going to bed. Wear wraparound sunglasses to protect your … and sometimes other parts of your body. Your eyes and mouth get very dry. Sjögren's also may cause you to be very tired …
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… Your lungs are not responding to medicine. If you keep going into the yellow zone from the green zone, talk with … how much medicine to take. Talk with a doctor right away or get emergency help right away. Call 9-1-1 right away if … how much medicine to take. Talk with a doctor right away or get emergency help right away. Call 9-1-1 right away if …