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… lungs and kidneys. Since TSS develops quickly, emergency medical help is needed as soon as possible. Although TSS has … tampons and menstrual cups do not cause TSS. Can TSS be prevented? TSS can be prevented by keeping all burns, wounds, scrapes and animal …
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… bulges through. Many doctors recommend surgery because it prevents a rare but serious problem called strangulation. … You don't need to stay overnight in the hospital. Surgery prevents the rare but serious problem called strangulation. … to you? Your personal feelings are just as important as the medical facts. Think about what matters most to you in this …
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… and other opioids are safe when they are used under medical supervision. However, when illicit opioids are used … by restoring consciousness and breathing quickly thereby preventing brain damage or death. Whenever naloxone has been … Check out Be drug smart for more information on Naloxone. Preventing overdose Exploring how and why opioids are used …
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… your doctor right away. In some cases, medicine may help to prevent infection. The sooner you start treatment, the more … involve blood tests and sometimes medicine that can help prevent infection. Make sure you know what the guidelines … your doctor right away. In some cases, medicine may help to prevent infection. The sooner you start treatment, the more …
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… can occur in the early stages of MS. Early treatment may prevent or delay some of this damage. Some people wait to … can occur in the early stages of MS. Early treatment may prevent or delay some of this damage. Medicines for MS can … to you? Your personal feelings are just as important as the medical facts. Think about what matters most to you in this …
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… measles and you haven't had the vaccine, you may be able to prevent the infection by getting immunoglobulin (IG) or the … need to get IG if they are exposed to measles. How is it prevented? Measles can be prevented by a vaccine. It's … Current as of: October 31, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics Kathleen Romito MD …
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… called "lazy eye." What causes it? Any condition that prevents your child's eyes from forming a clear, focused image or that prevents the normal use of one or both eyes can cause … Current as of: October 12, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics E. Gregory …
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… doctor. Here are some things you can do to help treat and prevent athlete's foot. Use non-prescription antifungal … (topical medicine). Treatment lasts from 1 to 6 weeks. To prevent athlete's foot from coming back, use the full course … Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Patrice Burgess MD - Family Medicine Adam …
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… may decrease your chances of getting skin cancer and help prevent wrinkles. People with darker skin don't sunburn as … skin. They are usually thick white or coloured cream. They prevent the skin from being exposed to the sun's ultraviolet … Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Patrice Burgess MD - Family Medicine Adam …
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… at risk for injury. You can do these things to help prevent such problems with dogs and other pets. Redirect … spend with your pet before the baby is born. This will help prevent an abrupt change in the amount of attention your pet … Current as of: March 2, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics Kathleen Romito MD …
