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… specifically the deer mouse found across North America. Other rodents, such as house mice, roof rats and Norway rats … be exposed when they use infested trail shelters or camp in other deer mouse habitats. The chance of being exposed to … for 10 minutes. Wipe up droppings, nesting materials and other debris with a paper towel and place in a plastic …
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… It grows slowly and usually doesn't spread (metastasize) to other parts of the body. But if this cancer isn't treated, … growth. Radiation may be done if surgery isn't an option. Other treatments include medicines that are put on the skin … bone. But this cancer very rarely spreads (metastasizes) to other parts of the body. After you have one basal cell skin …
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… surgery. Radiation may be done if surgery isn't an option. Other treatments include cryotherapy, photodynamic therapy , and medicines that are put … therapies). Treatment for advanced cases may include immunotherapy and chemotherapy. Health Tools Health Tools help …
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… is a life-threatening medical emergency. Call 9-1-1 or other emergency medical services as soon as you suspect or … to take steps to protect yourself, your family, and other potentially vulnerable people in your life. Heat … or restaurant kitchens, you are at risk for heat stress and other health concerns. Learn more about hot environments, …
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… of a routine eye examination. It may be used along with other procedures that evaluate the eye, such as … or in the eye. To find eye problems that may be caused by other diseases, such as diabetes or rheumatoid arthritis . … on problems such as cataracts that form because of chemotherapy or radiation treatment or after a bone marrow …
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… if you have never done breathing exercises before. The other exercises are more advanced. All of these exercises … Put one hand on your belly just below your ribs and the other hand on your chest. Take a deep breath in through your … or lying down. To start, put one hand on your belly and the other on your chest as in the belly breathing exercise. Take …
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… It Works Risks Surgery Overview Resection is another name for any operation that removes tissue or part of … Next > slide 3 of 5, Bowel section removed, Resection is another name for any operation that removes tissue or part of … If so, those scars will be a little longer than the others. If you have an open resection, you will have one …
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… ) or lungs ( pulmonary embolus ). Injury to other organs, such as the bladder or bowel. A collection of blood at the surgical site (hematoma). You may have other physical problems after a hysterectomy. In some women, … the pelvic muscles and ligaments. But some women need other treatments, including additional surgery. Vaginal …
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… many women, one breast may be larger or sit higher than the other breast. How Well It Works Breast enlargement surgery … from the surgery. The surgeon can show you pictures of other people who got implants. This can give you a good idea … may make it harder for a mammogram to detect breast cancer. Other risks include: Capsular contracture. This occurs when …
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… are called risk factors. Some risk factors you can change. Others you can't change. Risk factors you can't change … Your doctor may also do blood and urine tests to rule out other problems that may cause bone loss. Blood tests can … can also give you relief from pain caused by fractures or other changes to your bones. Medicines used to prevent or …