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… product transfusions, or organ transplant in countries where the blood supply is not tested for hepatitis C. In … less common ways HCV is spread include: Sharing personal care items, such as toothbrushes, dental floss, razors, nail … nipple or areola is cracked or bleeding. How can I prevent getting or passing HCV? There is no vaccine available for …
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… Breast Cancer: What Should I Do if I'm at High Risk? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your Feelings 4 Your … to you? Your personal feelings are just as important as the medical facts. Think about what matters most to you in this … reasons: Not important Somewhat important Very important Where are you leaning now? Now that you've thought about the …
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… and shaking. Physical illness People who have chronic medical conditions may have a recurrence or their symptoms may get worse when they are grieving. Adults who lose a loved … family member or friend, your doctor, or a counsellor. Where to get help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week If you or …
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… Should I Take an Anticoagulant to Prevent Stroke? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your Feelings 4 Your … to you? Your personal feelings are just as important as the medical facts. Think about what matters most to you in this … reasons: More important Equally important More important Where are you leaning now? Now that you've thought about the …
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… them. Obesity: Should I Use a Diet Plan to Lose Weight? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your Feelings 4 Your … kilograms are not bad for your health unless you have other medical problems. If you are thinking about losing weight, … but I don't know very much about nutrition. I wouldn't know where to start with changing my eating habits. I think I …
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… about them. Enlarged Prostate: Should I Have Surgery? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your Feelings 4 Your … to you? Your personal feelings are just as important as the medical facts. Think about what matters most to you in this … reasons: More important Equally important More important Where are you leaning now? Now that you've thought about the …
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… wait 5 minutes. If your symptoms don't improve or if they get worse, call 9-1-1 or other emergency services . Describe … action to improve your health. Decision Points focus on key medical care decisions that are important to many health … angioplasty, he or she might be moved to another hospital where angioplasty is available. If you are treated at a …
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… Should I Use Antithyroid Medicine or Radioactive Iodine? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your Feelings 4 Your … to you? Your personal feelings are just as important as the medical facts. Think about what matters most to you in this … reasons: More important Equally important More important Where are you leaning now? Now that you've thought about the …
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… Should I Have Chemotherapy for Early-Stage Breast Cancer? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your Feelings 4 Your … how fast the cancer cells are growing and dividing and where they may have started in the breast tissue. If your … to you? Your personal feelings are just as important as the medical facts. Think about what matters most to you in this …
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… headaches in children? It isn't clear why some people get migraine headaches and others do not. Migraines often … confusion, or behaviour changes. Call the doctor or seek medical care now if your child has: Headaches after a recent … write down when each headache starts, how long it lasts, where it hurts, and what the pain is like (throbbing, …
