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… cause of your bladder problems. Some things you can do to prevent bladder leakage include: Emptying your bladder at … doctor may: Place a tube (catheter) into your bladder to prevent too much urine from building up. This is used only … Current as of: December 19, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine …
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… vessels under the macula, photodynamic therapy may help prevent the progression of wet AMD. It does not restore … to eyes that have already been damaged. But it may help prevent further damage to the retina and further vision … Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Adam …
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… or 3, you need to fill out the Physical Activity Readiness Medical Examination (ePARmed-X+) . Ask your health care … you're doing the proper form of physical activities. This prevents injuries by reducing stress on muscles, ligaments … the route you're taking and how long you plan to go You can prevent injuries by doing moderate exercises regularly. This …
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… joint pain and weakness. Treating a sprained ankle can help prevent ongoing ankle problems. If an ankle sprain does not … (immobilizer), over a compression wrap. This can help prevent further injury to your ankle when you try to bear … Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Thomas M. …
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… Current as of: October 20, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen … Medicine Brigid McCaw MD, MS, MPH, FACP - Family Violence Prevention Current as of: October 20, 2022 Author: … Medicine & Brigid McCaw MD, MS, MPH, FACP - Family Violence Prevention This information does not replace the advice of a …
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… is because early detection and treatment are the key to preventing newborn HIV infection. footnote 2 Although your … a baby's risk of HIV infection. Antiretroviral medicines prevent the virus from multiplying. When the amount of HIV … Current as of: October 31, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family Medicine Brian D. …
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… Handle these types of objects carefully. Gloves can help prevent infection from body fluids. But if there are times … Caregiving: Overview of Personal Care Caregiving: Preventing Rashes in the Groin Area Caregiving: Reducing … Current as of: March 27, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Gayle …
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… or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of … Uses This combination hormone medication is used to prevent pregnancy. It contains 2 hormones: drospirenone (a … is a B-vitamin that women of childbearing age use to help prevent spinal cord birth defects in an unborn baby. The …
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… out what to do if you think you have measles, and how to prevent spreading measles to others. Measles (HealthLinkBC … Health Agency of Canada Responsible for promoting health, preventing and controlling chronic diseases and injuries, preventing and controlling infectious diseases, and …
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… or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of … and a progestin (drospirenone). This product is used to prevent pregnancy. Besides preventing pregnancy, birth control pills may make your …
