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… her first birthday. It was really horrible to look at and scared her sometimes. Plus, she'd fiddle with it and scratch … and Author Healthwise Staff Primary Medical Reviewer John Pope MD - Pediatrics Primary … et al., eds., Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 19th ed., Online chapter 99. Philadelphia: Saunders. Available online: …
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… worse. Carolyn, age 40 I want to have surgery, because I'm scared of getting colon cancer. I had an uncle who had colon … and Author Healthwise Staff Primary Medical Reviewer E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal … bowel disease. Gastroenterology, 138(2): 738–745. Available online: …
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… doctor know that you want to be a partner in your health care. Tell the doctor what your expectations are. Be an … you need most when you face a major health care decision. A primary care physician such as a family doctor who knows and … Will the doctor discuss health problems over the phone or online? What hospitals does the doctor use? Does your …
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… you become the parent you want to be. For many parents, the primary source of support is their partner. However, it's … parents need two support networks - one focused on healthcare and one focused on personal needs like emotional … Personal support networks While your partner may be your primary source of support, many others can be added to your …
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… two. Loved ones are worried about your driving. You feel scared or nervous when you drive. Other cars, bikes, or … and Author Healthwise Staff Primary Medical Reviewer Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal … for Highway Safety (2010). Q&As: Older people. Available online: http://www.iihs.org/research/qanda/older_people.html …
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… at pharmacies, regional health-authority clinics, some primary-care offices, and community health centres. On this page: … I prevent respiratory illnesses? Making a decision to seek care Common lung disease and respiratory conditions How can …
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… time to learn about the different options available to you. Careful consideration of the types of abortion and the … is right for you. It is important to speak to your health care provider about your concerns or any questions you have. … Surgical abortion After 5 weeks, surgical abortion is the primary option to terminate a pregnancy. Surgical abortion …
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… keep from getting ovarian cancer. The thought of surgery scares me more than the thought of getting cancer. More … and Author Healthwise Staff Primary Medical Reviewer Sarah Marshall MD - Family Medicine … Prevention PDQ—Health Professional Version. Available online: …
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… Citations Meschia JF, et al. (2014). Guidelines for the primary prevention of stroke: A statement for healthcare professionals from the American Heart … Association/American Stroke Association. Stroke , published online October 28, 2014. DOI: 10.1161/STR.0000000000000046. …
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… we're ready to have a child, we're really ready! We don't care what it takes. Our doctor tells us that in vitro … and Author Healthwise Staff Primary Medical Reviewer Sarah Marshall MD - Family Medicine … al. (2010). Female infertility, search date October 2009. Online version of BMJ Clinical Evidence: …
