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… infection, you can prevent the spread by keeping wounds covered, cleaning your hands regularly, and not sharing … their skin, or in wounds that do not heal for weeks or even years. People who carry MRSA can sometimes clear the …
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… disabilities vary depending on age. They are often discovered in elementary school, when a child has trouble doing … disabilities vary depending on age. They are often discovered in elementary school, when a child has trouble doing …
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… Pressure: Checking Your Blood Pressure at Home Actionset Overview When blood pressure is high, it starts to damage … Cuff: Too Small Blood Pressure Cuff: Too Large … Actionset Overview When blood pressure is high, it starts to damage …
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… Depression: Stop Negative Thoughts Actionset Overview Depression is an illness that makes a person feel … if you make your self-worth depend on meeting a deadline. Overgeneralizing: This is taking one example and saying it's … "I got laid off. I'll never get another job." Overgeneralizing "Our company ran into financial trouble, so …
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… Treating Low Blood Sugar On this page: Overview Overview Follow these steps … to teachers, coaches, and other school staff. While many adults use 15 grams of carbohydrate, children usually need … to teachers, coaches, and other school staff. While many adults use 15 grams of carbohydrate, children usually need …
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… Vision Loss Evaluation Vision Screening and Eye Exams for Adults Vision Screening and Eye Exams for Children and Teens … Vision Loss Evaluation Vision Screening and Eye Exams for Adults Vision Screening and Eye Exams for Children and Teens …
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… Asthma: Overcoming Obstacles to Taking Medicines On this page: … Information Asthma in Children Asthma in Teenagers and Adults Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: … Information Asthma in Children Asthma in Teenagers and Adults Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: …
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… Autopsy On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done Risks Results Test Overview An autopsy is a thorough medical examination of a … of any injury. Examples include a fall, a car crash, a drug overdose, or poisoning. Are suspicious, such as a suicide or …
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… Rheumatoid Factor (RF) Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It … of these people will later have rheumatoid arthritis. Older adults who don't have rheumatoid arthritis sometimes have a … of these people will later have rheumatoid arthritis. Older adults who don't have rheumatoid arthritis sometimes have a …
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… for Rotator Cuff Disorders On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works … to a few months of conservative treatment. Are older adults with severe rotator cuff tears and whose main problem … to a few months of conservative treatment. Are older adults with severe rotator cuff tears and whose main problem …
