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… a meniscus tear. Your doctor may be able to find this out during a physical examination. In these cases, the meniscus … Ahmed, age 30 I started noticing pain in my knee about 2 months ago, although I can't say what exactly I did to … effects matter most to you? Yes No 3. 3, Do you have enough support and advice from others to make a choice? Yes No …
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… Prevention and risks If you still have symptoms more than 3 months after your initial illness, you may be experiencing  … sheets and videos) and access to research opportunities to support your recovery. Mental health resources COVID-19 …
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… steroid shots Try epidural steroid shots You'll be awake during the procedure. You will be given medicine to numb the … could help my back pain. I think I'll try those things first. Carlos, age 42 I work in a retail store, and I'm on … effects matter most to you? Yes No 3. 3, Do you have enough support and advice from others to make a choice? Yes No …
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… protein for 24 hours before the blood creatinine test and during the creatinine clearance urine test. Drink plenty of … You will use the container to collect your urine. When you first get up, you empty your bladder. But don't save this … levels can be caused by carbon monoxide poisoning and pregnancy. High BUN-to-creatinine ratios occur with sudden …
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… you are allergic to, you can begin to get the shots. At first, you will get weekly shots of small doses of venom and … the insect(s) that cause your allergies. After about 4 to 6 months of weekly shots, you will get regular maintenance … effects matter most to you? Yes No 3. 3, Do you have enough support and advice from others to make a choice? Yes No …
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… you protect your child from drowning hazards. Don't leave babies and young children alone in the bathtub or a swimming … They aren't a substitute for your attention. Don't leave babies and young children alone around filled buckets, such … younger than 3. An older baby or young child can fall headfirst into the water and not be able to climb back out. …
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… team member has a specific set of responsibilities before, during, and after the surgery. CABG surgery is a complex … heart-lung bypass machine. Surgical team You will likely first meet your cardiac surgeon at his or her office. That's … will: Handle your heart and blood vessels. Graft the new blood vessels to your coronary arteries. Oversee all the …
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… polyps , tumours, and areas of inflammation or bleeding. During the test, tissue samples can be collected ( biopsy ) … the other part on the day of the test. Plan to stay home during your prep time since you will need to use the toilet … products you take. Some may increase the risk of problems during your procedure. Your doctor will tell you if you …
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… schedule. But when you have trouble sleeping for weeks or months, it can lead to health problems. Worrying about it only makes it worse. The good news is that if you can change the way you think about … and drink Limit caffeine (coffee, tea, caffeinated sodas) during the day, and don't have any for at least 4 to 6 hours …
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… They show how many women out of 100 will have an unplanned pregnancy in the first year of using a method. These numbers reflect studies … with perfect use, a method will still fail to prevent a pregnancy in a certain number of women. Hormonal How well …