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… human Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE). It is a very rare, degenerative and fatal brain disease that can occur in … infected. vCJD can occur at any age, but the disease is most common in people under 30 years of age. Since the … proteins and bends them out of shape. The disease is caused when an abnormal prion attacks the brain, killing cells and …
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… On this page: Overview Overview Opioids are used to relieve moderate to severe pain. They may be … a short time, such as after surgery, or for long-term pain when safer options don't help. Opioids don't cure a health problem. But they may help you manage the pain and help you function better. Opioids or …
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… page: About This Medicine About This Medicine Make sure you know about each of the medicines you take. This includes … or concerns, talk to your pharmacist or doctor. What are some examples? Here are some examples of inhaled … tremors (for example, you may have unsteady, shaky hands) when you use inhaled quick-relief medicines. You may also …
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… page: About This Medicine About This Medicine Make sure you know about each of the medicines you take. This includes … or concerns, talk to your pharmacist or doctor. What are some examples? Here are some examples of anticoagulants. … What about side effects? You may have bleeding or bruising when you use anticoagulants. This could be an emergency. …
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… Support On this page: Overview Overview When you're dealing with everyday problems, stress, or health … life events or managing a serious health condition. There are a lot of ways you can find social support. You can get …
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… this page: Preparing Your Child for a Medical Test Health Tools Preparing Your Child for a Medical … form . Try to schedule the test or examination for a time when your child won't be tired or hungry. Tell your child as … for fighting or crying about being held still. If you act scared or upset, or if it becomes too difficult for you to …
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… Safely With Arthritis On this page: Get started Health Tools Get started Exercise is one of the … But you want to make sure that you don't hurt your joints when you exercise. Before you get started, ask your … all instructions on the label. Rest your joints if they are swollen. For example, if your knees are swollen, don't …
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… have damaged the cervix or uterine lining. (This is rare.) Exposure to certain drugs before birth, such as DES . … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information … have damaged the cervix or uterine lining. (This is rare.) Exposure to certain drugs before birth, such as DES . …
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… a Mental Health Crisis On this page: Overview Overview When you live with a mental health condition, there may be times … help you be ready. Identify your sources of support. There are many places to turn when you're in a crisis. These are …
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… On this page: Overview Overview What are blood and body fluid precautions? Blood and body fluid … by health care workers and people who provide first aid when they may be in contact with blood or body fluids. … providing health care. These precautions also help protect you from exposure to a potential infection from your health …
