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… and plan for your child's long-term care needs. Your child should receive health care from a coordinated team of … and the importance of supervision. Discuss contraceptive use and whether it is appropriate. Consider and review the … Pope MD - Pediatrics Donald Sproule MDCM, CCFP - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Louis …
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… of the surgical procedure? Why do I need surgery? How soon should surgery take place? What might happen if I delay or … or open surgery)? What kind of anesthesia will be used (general, local, or regional)? How long will the … Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kenneth Bark MD - …
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… or not. Exercises to regain muscle strength and knee motion should begin before you start treatment, whether treatment … exercises. The exercises outlined here are common exercises used after an ACL injury. But your doctor may create a … Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Brian D. O'Brien MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney …
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… measures have been tried to save the limb. The major causes of amputation are diabetes and/or peripheral arterial … of other extremities requires amputation. Infected gangrene should be treated with the goal of getting rid of the … Cardiology, Electrophysiology Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine E. Gregory …
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… Overview Overview A mouth guard is used to prevent mouth and dental injuries while … at a store that sells athletic supplies. Your mouth guard should cover your upper or lower teeth and gums and fit so … Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Martin J. Gabica …
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… seat before they are ready. Children younger than 1 year should not ride in any type of seat mounted on your bicycle. … John Pope MD - Pediatrics Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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… with the baseline. With good treatment, the viral load should go down. Within a few months of treatment, the virus … done to watch for changes in an HIV infection. Your doctor uses it to see how well your treatment is working. This … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Peter Shalit MD, …
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… can make you sick and can include: Legionella which can cause Legionnaires’ disease (can be fatal) Pseudomonas which … to reduce the amount of disinfection chemicals needed. You should not go in a pool or hot tub with open sores or … If you are experiencing cold or flu-like symptoms, you should not go in a pool or hot tub until you have been …
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… taping or bracing the knee, using ice, and short-term use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) . … and the exercise program you use to rehabilitate your knee should be developed specifically for your condition. Some … Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine E. Gregory …
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… This is called acute hepatitis B. Sometimes the virus causes a long-term infection, called chronic hepatitis B. Over … For long-term (chronic) hepatitis B, you may get antiviral medicine. Can it be prevented? The hepatitis B vaccine is … age 19 and older and all babies, children, and teenagers should be vaccinated. You can do things to help avoid an …
