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… skin-to-skin contact. Anyone who has any kind of sexual activity with another person involving oral, genital or anal … and 55 will die from the disease 6,000 people will develop high risk changes to the cervix which are precancerous 135 …
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… stairways and ramps with paint or tape, preferably with a high-contrast colour. Carry a phone or medical alert device … stairways and ramps with paint or tape, preferably with a high-contrast colour. Carry a phone or medical alert device …
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… pump inhibitor medicine to treat people who cannot digest food normally. The pancreas is an organ in your body that … and follow any diet recommendations from your doctor or nutritionist to get the most benefit. Tell your doctor if … your medical history, especially of: gout kidney disease high uric acid level in the blood (hyperuricemia) intestinal …
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… instructions about how to prepare. Are you supposed to stop eating the night before? Not drink alcohol? Stop taking … instructions about how to prepare. Are you supposed to stop eating the night before? Not drink alcohol? Stop taking …
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… scan is done to: Study the brain's blood flow and metabolic activity. A PET scan can help a doctor find nervous system … scan is done to: Study the brain's blood flow and metabolic activity. A PET scan can help a doctor find nervous system …
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… Overview The signs of stress can be physical or mental. Some people call this "storing" stress … neck and/or tight shoulders. Backache. Rapid breathing. Sweating and sweaty palms. Upset stomach, nausea, or diarrhea. … neck and/or tight shoulders. Backache. Rapid breathing. Sweating and sweaty palms. Upset stomach, nausea, or diarrhea. …
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… or kidney disease. It is important to discuss your physical condition and medical history with your doctor or … Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Joan Rigg PT, OCS - Physical Therapy Current as of: September 8, 2022 Author: … Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine & Joan Rigg PT, OCS - Physical Therapy This information does not replace the …
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… with your newborn simply by spending time together, being physically close, and responding to his or her cues. … her crying. In fact, when you quickly satisfy your baby's physical and emotional needs, he or she learns that the … well. Keep your baby warm, snug, and close to you. Close physical contact with your baby promotes your mutual …
Medications
… the ovaries or prostate. It may also be used to counter unhealthy weight loss in people with certain conditions (such … Tell your doctor right away if you have symptoms of high blood sugar such as increased thirst/urination. If you … time may make it more difficult for your body to respond to physical stress. Before having surgery or emergency …
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… disease, heart failure) kidney disease depression diabetes high blood levels of cholesterol/triglycerides This drug may … Do not share this medication with others. Regular complete physical exams which include lab and/or medical tests (such … Do not share this medication with others. Regular complete physical exams which include lab and/or medical tests (such …