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… or ophthalmology care is needed to remove the fish hook, prevent complications, and minimize damage from the fish … a metal patch, a cup, or even a paper cup. Covering the eye prevents the hook from moving. Be very careful not to put … Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency …
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… this page: Overview Overview The shot is used to prevent pregnancy. You get the shot in your upper arm or … is often called by its brand name, Depo-Provera. Progestin prevents pregnancy in these ways: It thickens the mucus in … Current as of: August 2, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Adam …
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… external (“male”) and internal (“female”) condoms help prevent the spread of many STIs during vaginal, anal and … condoms are the best types of condoms to use to help prevent pregnancy and STIs. (Lambskin and sheepskin condoms can help prevent pregnancy but don’t work as well as latex or …
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… external (“male”) and internal (“female”) condoms help prevent the spread of many STIs during vaginal, anal and … condoms are the best types of condoms to use to help prevent pregnancy and STIs. (Lambskin and sheepskin condoms can help prevent pregnancy but don’t work as well as latex or …
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… external (“male”) and internal (“female”) condoms help prevent the spread of many STIs during vaginal, anal and … condoms are the best types of condoms to use to help prevent pregnancy and STIs. (Lambskin and sheepskin condoms can help prevent pregnancy but don’t work as well as latex or …
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… eating well and being physically active. Learn about cancer prevention, treatment, and survivorship, and where to find support. Cancer and healthy eating Prevention and recurrence Healthy eating advice is the same … risk of getting cancer or are a cancer survivor and hope to prevent recurrence. Learn more: Cancer prevention eating …
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… Basics Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor … So knowing what to look for helps you know when to call for medical help. FAST stands for: F ace. Weakness or drooping … plasminogen activator (TPA). You may get other medicines to prevent blood clots. A procedure may be done to remove the …
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… your doctor may recommend you take fish oil to try to prevent a problem with your pancreas called pancreatitis . … changes for high triglycerides. If you take a medicine that prevents blood clots, called a blood thinner, do not take … Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine …
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… Skin Cancer, Non-Melanoma Citations U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (2016). Screening for skin cancer: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendation statement. … Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine E. …
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… in.) or less, your doctor may offer you medicine to help prevent preterm birth. footnote 2 If you have had a preterm … treatments for a short cervix, such as a cerclage , to prevent preterm birth. footnote 2 If you learn that you are … Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family Medicine Thomas …
