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… can cause sunburns, heat stroke/heat exhaustion, skin cancers, cataracts and other eye diseases. During the warm … active play time. Swimmers and those who sweat heavily should use a waterproof lotion. For children wearing bathing … sunglasses have improved, and most brands are effective at screening or reflecting ultraviolet rays. Look for …
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… surgeries for your condition: Achilles Tendon Rupture: Should I Have Surgery? ACL Injury: Should I Have Knee … Transfusions: Should I Bank Blood Before Surgery? Breast Cancer: Should I Have Breast-Conserving Surgery or a … Should I Have a Hysterectomy and Oophorectomy? Enlarged Prostate: Should I Have Surgery? Fertility Problems: Should …
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… Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Tuberculosis Bronchitis: Should I Take Antibiotics? Croup: Managing a Croup Attack … Anthrax Antibody Test for COVID-19 Asbestos and Lung Cancer Assess Your Tobacco Use Assessing Your Asthma … Stigma Croup Cystic Fibrosis Cystic Fibrosis Carrier Screening Deciding to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine Difference …
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… Breech Birth Caesarean Section Caffeine During Pregnancy Cancer During Pregnancy Cancer Treatment and Infertility … Recently Pregnant, or Breastfeeding Cystic Fibrosis Carrier Screening Dental Care During Pregnancy Depression During … information section Make a Wise Decision Breastfeeding: Should I Breastfeed My Baby? Depression: Should I Take …
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… that are important to many health problems. Low Back Pain: Should I Have an MRI? Why It Is Done An MRI of the spine is … that most commonly spread to the spine include those from prostate, breast, or lung cancer. Find compression fractures of the spine. Check areas …
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… On this page: What does this tool help you learn? What should you keep in mind? What's next? … and not available everywhere. For example, you might not have chorionic villus sampling or nuchal translucency … you still have excellent options, such as triple or quad screening. What's next? If you have any worries about your …
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… as part of the electromagnetic (light) spectrum. UV rays have wavelengths shorter than visible rays, so we cannot see … age spots, and sagging. It can also lead to some skin cancers. UVB is more harmful than UVA. It causes delayed … 98 per cent and SPF 100 blocks 99 per cent. Sunscreen should also be “broad spectrum,” which means it screens both …
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… blood-borne infections through the use of TIg. Since blood screening and testing began, there have been no reports of blood-borne infections such as HIV, … hepatitis B or hepatitis C in people who received TIg. Who should get tetanus immune globulin? Your health care …
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… to learn more about medicines for your condition: Acne: Should I Take Isotretinoin for Severe Acne? ADHD: Should My … Should I Take Warfarin to Prevent Stroke? Breast Cancer: Should I Have Chemotherapy for Early-Stage Breast … Ear? Endometriosis: Should I Use Hormone Therapy? Enlarged Prostate: Should I Take Medicine? Erection Problems: Should …
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… What is high cholesterol? High cholesterol means that you have too much cholesterol in your blood. Cholesterol is a … that are important to many health problems. Statins: Should I Take Them to Prevent a Heart Attack or Stroke? … and Triglycerides Tests Heart Attack and Stroke Risk Screening When to Have a Cholesterol Test Treatment Overview …
