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… Acute Kidney Injury On this page: What is acute kidney injury? Acute kidney injury (which used to be called acute renal failure) means …
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… Traumatic Brain Injury On this page: What is a traumatic brain injury (TBI)? A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can range from a mild concussion to a severe …
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Living well with hepatitis B virus infection Last updated … is spread by exposure to blood or body fluids from a person living with hepatitis B. There are vaccines available to … oral medicines that can slow down the progression of liver injury and reduce the chance of liver cancer, but there is …
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… Head Injury, Age 4 and Older On this page: Overview Check Your … that also may need attention. Trouble breathing, shock, spinal injuries, and severe bleeding are all … No Symptoms of shock Do you think there could be a spinal cord injury ? Yes Possible spinal cord injury No Possible …
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… Physical activity while living with a disability Last updated June 1, 2021 Overview … keep things interesting and fun. … Physical activity while living with a disability …
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… Vision Problems: Living With Poor Eyesight Actionset Overview You don't see … your remaining vision. These are a few ideas on how to make living with low vision easier and safer. For more ideas, see … non-glare cleaners on smooth floors. Remove electrical cords from areas where you need to walk. If this isn't …
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… Head Injury, Age 3 and Younger On this page: Overview Check Your … injuries that need attention. Trouble breathing, shock, spinal injuries, and severe bleeding are all … No Signs of shock Do you think there could be a spinal cord injury ? Yes Possible spinal cord injury No Possible …
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… Heat After an Injury On this page: Overview Overview Experts disagree about the use of heat after an injury. Some experts: Do not recommend using heat because it … swelling, especially in the first few hours right after the injury. If you decide to use heat and you notice that the …
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… Tendon Injury (Tendinopathy) On this page: Cause … What is a tendon injury (tendinopathy)? Tendons are the tough fibres that connect muscle to bone. A tendon injury (tendinopathy) occurs when you have irritated or …
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… Calf Muscle Injury On this page: What is a calf muscle injury? Your calf muscle is actually two muscles, the … These muscles can be injured if they get overstretched. Injury to a calf muscle can range from a strain or pull that …