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… Dental Care for Older Adults On this page: Basic Care Denture Care Basic Care Dental care for older people is much the same as for younger adults. But older adults do have concerns that … toothbrush by wrapping a sponge, an elastic bandage, or adhesive tape around it. Push the toothbrush handle …
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… Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (VBAC) On this page: Health Tools Is VBAC Right for You? What … starts on its own and your cervix dilates well. You are younger than 35. Your chances of a successful VBAC are lower … clots. Risks from anesthesia . A longer recovery time. Injury to the baby during the delivery. The injury usually …
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… First Aid for a Fish Hook Stuck in an Eye On this page: Overview Overview Fishhook injuries … the eye are rare. When they occur, they can cause a serious injury, including blindness. Prompt emergency room or … the eye are rare. When they occur, they can cause a serious injury, including blindness. Prompt emergency room or …
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… Tract Infections (UTIs): Risks for Older Adults On this page: Overview Overview Urinary tract … immune system that isn't as strong as when the person was younger. A reduced ability to control urination and bowel … and cause an infection in the bladder. In men, partial blockage of the urinary tract by an enlarged prostate . Other …
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… Lurasidone - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … have shown that a small number of people (especially people younger than 25) who take drugs to treat depression may … See also Warning section. Drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, nausea, shaking, weight gain, mask-like facial …
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… Rescue Breathing and CPR for Babies Under 1 Year On this page: Overview How to do rescue breathing and CPR Where can … To do rescue breaths, put one hand on the baby's forehead, and gently tilt the baby's head back. Put the fingers of your other hand under the bony …
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… High Cholesterol On this page: Health Tools What Increases Your Risk … or upper belly, or in one or both shoulders or arms. Light-headedness or sudden weakness. A fast or irregular … 40 or older. Your doctor may recommend this test if you are younger and have risk factors for heart disease. footnote 1 …
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… Osteochondritis Dissecans of a Joint On this page: Overview Overview Osteochondritis … a joint loses blood supply and dies. It may be caused by injury or by overuse from an activity that repeatedly jams … a joint loses blood supply and dies. It may be caused by injury or by overuse from an activity that repeatedly jams …
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… Uremia On this page: Overview Overview Uremia (uremic … complication of chronic kidney disease and acute kidney injury (which used to be known as acute renal failure). It … as bleeding spontaneously or profusely from a very minor injury. Heart problems, such as an irregular heartbeat, …
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… Little Leaguer's Elbow (Medial Apophysitis) On this page: Overview Overview Little Leaguer's … take 6 weeks to 6 months, depending on the severity of the injury. Elbow Injuries Elbow Problems, Non-Injury Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: …
