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… way. Range-of-motion exercises help keep you flexible and prevent more damage to your joints. Range-of-motion … as the knee in order to improve motion in that joint and prevent more damage. An example of this is a quadriceps … older adults keep their balance, which can help prevent falls. Several types of exercises can help you stretch and …
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… you may want to have your gallbladder removed. How can you prevent them? There is no sure way to prevent gallstones. But you can reduce your risk of forming … In a small number of cases, surgery may be done to prevent other problems from gallstones. Laparoscopic surgery …
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… patch. Apply the new patch to a different area of skin to prevent skin irritation. Do not apply a patch to the same … or becomes worse, tell your doctor promptly. If the patch falls off, reapply it or apply a new patch to a new area and … (sugarless) gum, drink water or use a saliva substitute. To prevent constipation, eat dietary fiber, drink enough water, …
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… remember, change your patch at the same time each day. To prevent the patch from coming off, use care while showering, … you may tape it in place with bandage tape. If the patch falls off, apply a new patch to a different area, and change … depression, confusion, fever, muscle stiffness). To help prevent withdrawal, your doctor may lower your dose slowly. …
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… control, and violently shakes the baby. Parents can help prevent this problem by learning healthy ways to relieve … severe bleeding in the brain may need surgery. How can you prevent it? Never shake or harm a baby. Even a few seconds … control, and violently shakes the baby. Parents can help prevent this problem by learning healthy ways to relieve …
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… causing infection. This is called colonization. How can you prevent it? As more antibiotic-resistant bacteria develop … infected or colonized with VRE, you can take steps to prevent getting a VRE infection. Practice good hygiene. Keep … causing infection. This is called colonization. How can you prevent it? As more antibiotic-resistant bacteria develop …
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… containing combination hormone medication and is used to prevent pregnancy. It contains 2 hormones: a progestin … (such as condoms, spermicide) for the first 7 days to prevent pregnancy until the ring has enough time to work. Do … to remove and reinsert the ring as directed, or if it falls out repeatedly, contact your doctor to discuss …
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… about treatment. Treatment can help strengthen bones and prevent fractures. What can you expect if you do NOT get a … didn't know as much about using hormones after menopause to prevent "brittle bones." I already take calcium and vitamin … about treatment. Treatment can help strengthen bones and prevent fractures. What can you expect if you do NOT get a …
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… Children Cerebral Palsy Chickenpox (Varicella) Chickenpox: Preventing Skin Infections Child Abuse and Neglect Child Car … Child Safety: Bicycles and Tricycles Child Safety: Drowning Prevention in Pools and Hot Tubs Child Safety: Guns and … Child Safety: Preventing Drowning Child Safety: Preventing Falls Child Safety: Streets and Motor Vehicles Child Safety: …
