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… Advance Care Planning: Should I Stop Kidney Dialysis? Decision Point You may want … of stopping dialysis? Most people die within a few weeks after they stop dialysis. If you choose to stop kidney … health decisions. I've been on regular hemodialysis for the past 5 years. When I first started, I felt good and my …
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… Ear Infection: Should I Give My Child Antibiotics? Decision Point You may … that you can talk to your doctor about them. Ear Infection: Should I Give My Child Antibiotics? 1 Get the Facts 2 … will know that these symptoms point to an ear infection after their children have had a couple of ear infections. …
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… Helping a Loved One After Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery On this page: … one will take short walks at first. Then he or she will try to walk a little more than on the day before. Bit by … but encourage your loved one to remain active. He or she should try to stay as active as possible. As recovery …
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… How support teams can help during pregnancy Last updated August 3, 2013 When you're pregnant, … and personal support teams. The members of these teams should be people you trust. In addition to your doctor or … the home for the new baby Being involved in the labour and birth Talking about and planning for parenting Being …
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… Blood Transfusions: Should I Bank Blood Before Surgery? Decision Point You may … you can talk to your doctor about them. Blood Transfusions: Should I Bank Blood Before Surgery? 1 Get the Facts 2 … for blood to become contaminated with bacteria during or after donation. Getting a transfusion with blood that …
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… Hepatitis B: Should I Take Antiviral Medicine for Chronic Hepatitis B? … medicine once without success or have had a relapse after treatment, your choices are different, and this … to stop or slow the virus. If this happens, you may have to try another medicine. Drug resistance is more likely with …
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… Stroke Prevention: Should I Have a Carotid Artery Procedure? Decision Point You … stroke and death. The risk of problems is highest shortly after the procedure is done. The risk decreases over time. … More important I want to do everything possible to try to lower my risk of stroke. I want to lower my risk of …
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… STI Testing: Should I Get Tested for a Sexually Transmitted Infection? … have a baby (infertility). Syphilis can cause problems with pregnancy, nerve and heart problems, and death. Gonorrhea … of a sexually transmitted infection (STI)? Have unprotected vaginal, anal, or oral sex (not using condoms or not using …
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… Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Should I Get a Screening Test? Decision Point You may want … talk to your doctor about them. Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Should I Get a Screening Test? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare … test. You lie on a table while a technician does the test. After the test, a radiologist looks at the pictures to see …
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… Prostate Cancer Screening: Should I Have a PSA Test? Decision Point You may want to … of the prostate gland . Most cases of prostate cancer occur after age 65. Early prostate cancer usually doesn't cause … their education. If I found out I had cancer, I would try any treatment that might offer me a chance to live …