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… with artificial nails, such as: Bacterial infection . You may dislodge an artificial nail from the nail bed by … a thorough cleaning. Fungal nail infection . This can occur when moisture collects under acrylic nails. It is more … reattaching the artificial nail. Prevention Here are some tips to help prevent problems with artificial nails. Test …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all … liver damage, which can lead to liver cancer and death. When you get your child immunized, you help protect others … can pass the virus to their newborn babies during delivery. When infants are infected with hepatitis B virus, they often …
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… a Tubal Procedure or In Vitro Fertilization? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information …
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… is a problem that is present at birth. It happens when the tissue that attaches the tongue to the bottom of … may be made fun of by peers. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will do a physical examination of your child's … is a problem that is present at birth. It happens when the tissue that attaches the tongue to the bottom of …
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… bone. These problems are hard to treat and slow to heal. When pressure injuries don't heal well, they can cause … also occur in places where the skin folds over on itself. You can help a person avoid pressure injuries by helping … side of the bed that they will roll toward. Move the person When you and your assistant are ready: Help the person lie …
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… Overview Before using over-the-counter medicines, be sure you know the benefits and side effects of a medicine. Use … are not working. These steps can help you stay safe when taking over-the-counter medicine . Carefully read and … medicine bottle and box . Take the minimum effective dose. When using a liquid medicine, use the measuring device that …
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… Information Overview Try the following comfort measures if your baby is hospitalized. Stay with your child, or visit … also help you be more comfortable caring for your child when it's time to return home. Talk to your child. Take some … in a Child Surgery: What to Expect Taking Care of Yourself When Your Child Is Sick Current as of: March 1, 2023 …
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… done for people who have problems with breast development. You will likely need more than one surgery. The first … the chest wall to create a new breast mound. What To Expect When you wake up from surgery, you will have bandages over … the chest wall to create a new breast mound. What To Expect When you wake up from surgery, you will have bandages over …
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… Overview A medicine blood level test measures how much of your medicine is in your blood. Your doctor checks it to … to take a blood sample, usually from the arm. How It Feels When a blood sample is taken, you may feel nothing at all from the needle. Or you might feel a quick sting or pinch. Risks There is very little chance of …
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… another stroke or a cardiac event. Many people are less active and more sedentary following a stroke. Physical … is a concern. Physical activity/exercise should be stopped when systolic or diastolic pressures reach 200 or 115 mm/Hg, … a step-by-step guide for discussing physical activity with your patient based on the time available (1 minute, 5 …
