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… Overview You may need to end a pregnancy for personal or medical reasons. Other times it could happen on its own, as is the case of … or any questions you have. An abortion is performed either medically or surgically, depending on how far along you are …
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… jet lag. Jet lag happens when you fly across one or more time zones. Most people need to cross three time zones to … and effectiveness of melatonin have not been thoroughly tested. Taking large doses of it may cause sleep disruption … Current as of: November 7, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Donald …
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… have a high-risk pregnancy. You may have more ultrasound tests to make sure that your baby is growing well. You will … arrives. Call your doctor or nurse advice line now or seek medical care right away if: You have signs of pre-eclampsia, …
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… mouth to see whether there is also a cleft palate. Sometimes a fetal ultrasound during pregnancy can detect a cleft … dental splint) or a soft dental moulding insert along with medical adhesive tape. Most doctors suggest that surgery be … Information Alcohol Effects on a Fetus Birth Defects Testing Cleft Palate Cosmetic Surgery and Procedures Quick …
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… or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of … used along with a certain diet, supplements, and sometimes other medications. Most people get enough vitamin D … and response to treatment. Your doctor will do blood tests to find the best dose for you. If you are giving this …
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… HBIg is prepared from donated human blood that has been tested to ensure its safety. All blood donors are screened … such as HIV and hepatitis. Each blood donation is also tested for the presence of blood-borne viruses before being … cause disease. The final preparation of HBIg undergoes more testing to ensure no known infectious viruses are present. …
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… or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of … This medication may interfere with certain laboratory tests, possibly causing false test results. Make sure … a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose. Use your next …
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… the affected arm or leg can't move for a long period of time. A large amount of swelling can: Increase the risk of … to cut. Avoid burns. Bathe and do dishes in lukewarm water. Test the temperature of bath water or dishwater using your … Current as of: December 19, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine …
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… cord stimulation is to use it for 1 or 2 hours, 3 or 4 times a day. When in use, electrical nerve stimulation … may not be able to have a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) test. If you have an appointment for an MRI, be sure to take … Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine …
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… your condition Overview Resources to help you manage a medical condition or chronic disease with diet and lifestyle …