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… individual counselling. Your health care team. Your team should be supportive. Be open and honest about your fears … your family in many ways. Fear and other emotions can cause stress. Financial worries from lost work or paying for medicines may strain relationships. And family roles and …
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… results. Risks There are some things to consider when you use an at-home genetic test. The test may not be as accurate … if your results will stay safe and private. Your results should only be released to those who are authorized to … disease or health problem. Changing your lifestyle or what medicines you take. Genetics …
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… pulmonary syndrome (HPS) is a severe illness that is caused by a virus called hantavirus. This rare disease was … not seen mice or their droppings before becoming ill. You should take precautions even if you do not see the deer mice … Dispose of them in sealed, double plastic garbage bags. You should check with local by-laws or authorities to find out …
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… through a ureter or the urethra may be painless or it may cause severe pain. A kidney stone may cause other symptoms, … of sand or a small piece of gravel. Any stone you find should be kept dry—do not put it in fluid or urine. Put it … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD …
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… ventricle) doesn't pump blood out to the body as well as it should. It's sometimes called systolic heart failure. This is because your left ventricle doesn't squeeze forcefully enough … Electrophysiology E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney …
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… Shingles On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What … have weak immune systems because of stress, injury, certain medicines, or other reasons. Most people who get shingles … that are important to many health problems. Shingles: Should I Get a Vaccine to Prevent Shingles? Cause Shingles …
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… as the prostate enlarges with age. PSA may increase because of inflammation of the prostate ( prostatitis ) or … has a different range for what's normal. Your lab report should show the range that your lab uses for each test. The … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Christopher G. …
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… you sit, stand, and walk. Good posture means your ears, shoulders, and hips are in a straight line, with your spine … when you sit. Keep your back straight when sitting down. Use your arms on the arms or seat of the chair to lower … Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Heather Quinn MD - Family Medicine Donald Sproule MDCM, CCFP - Family Medicine Current …
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Shoulder Replacement Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview … joint piece to the shoulder bone. The cup-shaped piece is used to replace the top of the upper arm bone. Doctors often … for about a day after surgery. You will also receive medicines to control pain, and you might get medicines to …
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… Sometimes another type of surgery called laparoscopy is used to move undescended testicles. It may be done when they … the abdomen. For at least 2 weeks after surgery, your child should avoid games, sports, rough play, bike riding, and … Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Peter …