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… available for children are limited. Breastfed babies whose mothers are taking medication to prevent malaria must also take medication, since little of the mother's medication will be in the breast milk. Children … solution (ORS) In some cases, diarrhea may be a sign of another infection (for example, malaria), so it is important …
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… alert bracelet if you have allergies, chronic disease, or other health concerns In case of an emergency, have an … the risk of miscarriage, stillbirth, and death for mother and infant. Pregnant women cannot take certain …
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… diets also are higher in fibre and unsaturated fats than other diets. Potassium, calcium, and magnesium Not eating … diets also are higher in fibre and unsaturated fats than other diets. Potassium, calcium, and magnesium Not eating …
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… or fans that could circulate air from the spill site to other areas of the home. This includes turning down heaters …
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… to start an exercise or activity program. It's quite another to turn it into a habit so that you're staying active … week. After a week, add 1 or 2 minutes every day, or add another day to your schedule. Did you meet your long-term goal … for your own health, including physical activity. Look at other people who are active and are about as busy as you. …
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… fibrillation or the heart tissue that keeps it happening. Another option is to use freezing cold to destroy the heart … that destroys (ablates) the atrioventricular (AV) node or other heart tissue that is responsible for the erratic … back by having a heart-healthy lifestyle and managing other health problems. Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation …
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… Should I have a PSA test? Breast cancer: Should I have chemotherapy for early stage breast cancer? Cancer: Controlling nausea and vomiting from chemotherapy Health Topics Medical Tests Make a Wise Decision … Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer Cryosurgery for Prostate Cancer Cryotherapy for Abnormal Cervical Cell Changes Curettage and …
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… common urinary problems may need only home treatment. But other more serious problems may need a doctor's care. … common urinary problems may need only home treatment. But other more serious problems may need a doctor's care. …
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… are often higher in people who have allergies or asthma. Other lab testing methods, such as radioallergosorbent … be done instead of a skin test if a person: Has hives or another skin condition, such as eczema , that makes it hard to … to that allergen (this is called a positive reaction). Another skin prick method uses a device with 5 to 10 points …
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… baby ( fetus ) in the uterus . Amniotic fluid has cells and other substances that can give clues about the health of … the doctor will take the needle out and try again in another spot. The doctor will take about 30 mL (2 Tbsp) of … baby ( fetus ) in the uterus . Amniotic fluid has cells and other substances that can give clues about the health of …
