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… vision loss. If you have type 1 diabetes, are age 10 or older, and were diagnosed 5 or more years ago, you should … treatment (photocoagulation) is usually very effective at preventing vision loss if it is done before the retina has … for diabetic retinopathy is often very effective in preventing, delaying, or reducing vision loss. But it is not …
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… drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Older adults may be at greater risk for kidney problems or high … drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Older adults may be at greater risk for kidney problems or …
Medications
… drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this … drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of …
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… invasive surgery. Surgery may not be a good choice for some older adults or people who have serious health problems. Thermal … invasive surgery. Surgery may not be a good choice for some older adults or people who have serious health problems. …
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… irregular menstrual cycles. You are in your mid-30s or older, have not used birth control for 6 months, and have … be done to check for thyroid hormone problems that may be preventing ovulation. Thyroid Hormone Tests … whether a problem with the testicles or pituitary gland is preventing a man from being able to father a child. A low …
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… alcoholic beverages a day for men and 2 a day for women and older people. A family history of pancreatitis. A high level … alcoholic beverages a day for men and 2 a day for women and older people. Smoking may increase your chance of having … alcoholic beverages a day for men and 2 a day for women and older people. A family history of pancreatitis. A high level …
Medications
… doctor right away. Uses This medication is used to treat adults with a certain type of skin cancer (basal cell … or bring on early puberty, if it is used by children/young adults. Ask your doctor for more details. This medication … doctor right away. Uses This medication is used to treat adults with a certain type of skin cancer (basal cell …
Medications
… drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this … drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of …
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… may, in severe cases, have below-average intelligence. Older children also need thyroid hormones to grow and … may, in severe cases, have below-average intelligence. Older children also need thyroid hormones to grow and …