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… During Cancer Treatment Hair Loss From Cancer Treatment Quitting Smoking Complementary Treatments Some people use … individual counselling. Your health care team. Your team should be supportive. Be open and honest about your fears …
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… so they can avoid using drugs, drinking alcohol, and smoking. Are better able to resist messages in the media … especially important for parents of preschool children, because these children are gaining a basic sense of trust in … John Pope MD - Pediatrics Thomas M. Bailey MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD …
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… sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and they can be used to prevent pregnancy The female condom is a tube of … sexual intercourse. It contains lubricant on the inside. It shouldn't be used with a male condom. Use a new condom each … Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family Medicine Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney …
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… Overview A medical abortion is the use of medicines like methotrexate and/or misoprostol to end a … clots until the pregnancy has passed. The heaviest bleeding should stop 1 to 2 hours after you pass the pregnancy …
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… Overview Your care provider uses a blood pressure monitor to screen for high blood … pressure monitor or a home blood pressure monitor. Who should be screened for high blood pressure and how often? … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney …
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… the location of blockages to help plan your CABG surgery. Medicine and CABG surgery You may need to stop taking … sure to talk to your doctor. He or she will tell you if you should stop taking this medicine before your surgery. Make … medicines you will be given on the day of your surgery. Use disinfecting solution (that your doctor may have given …
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… kinds of percutaneous discectomy procedures. All of them use small instruments that are inserted between the … same day you have the procedure. You can use prescription medicine to control pain while you recover. For several … of coordination, or loss of feeling. Lumbar Herniated Disc: Should I Have Surgery? It should not be done if you have: …
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… painful inflammation and infection of the ear canal . It causes the ear canal to look red and swollen. The ear canal … Diabetes No Diabetes Do you have a health problem or take medicine that weakens your immune system? What weakens the … habits and lifestyle , such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, sexual history, and travel. …
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… colitis , diverticulitis , or another condition that can cause swelling, pain, or narrowing of your bowels. In some … White rice or white pasta Saltine crackers What foods should you NOT eat? Here are some foods you should not eat … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Peter J. …
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… another child's. Mild increases to 38°C (100.4°F) can be caused by exercising, wearing too many clothes, taking a hot … also can cause a fever. Babies younger than 3 months should be seen by a doctor anytime they have a fever. That's … habits and lifestyle , such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, sexual history, and travel. …
