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… permanent. Talk with your doctor about the benefits and risks before any spinal procedure. Your doctor may direct … treat and prevent clots from coming back in patients with cancer. It may also be used to prevent clotting in certain … During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with …
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… Preventing Choking in Small Children Actionset Overview Young children can easily choke on food and everyday … for choking hazards. Food To prevent choking, use care when you select and prepare food. Do not give round, firm … and grapes. Prepare food for your children to reduce the risk of choking. Fruit with skins or pits, such as apples or …
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… Valve Regurgitation On this page: Symptoms When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Surgery What is … the lower chamber of the heart back into the upper chamber. Your heart has to work harder to pump this extra blood. …
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… Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview A contraction stress test checks to see if your baby will stay healthy during contractions when you are in labour. This test includes external fetal …
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… September 1, 2024 Overview Being active and maintaining your fitness is an excellent way to stay well as you age. Older adults are more likely to be inactive so take steps to protect your … vigourous intensity aerobic activity a week. Things like brisk walking, light jogging or bicycling and sports like …
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… I Bank My Baby's Umbilical Cord Blood? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … leukemia, Hodgkin's disease, and some types of anemia. When healthy stem cells are transplanted into a child who is … is usually involved? What are the benefits? What are the risks and side effects? Bank cord blood Bank cord blood Long …
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… the bottom of the foot can point up. Most types of clubfoot are present at birth (congenital clubfoot). Clubfoot can … factors that is not well understood. If someone in your family has clubfoot, then it is more likely to occur in … and do not show well on X-ray. How is clubfoot treated? When treatment for clubfoot starts soon after birth, the …
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… Overview Print this form and fill in Section 1 before your appointment. Complete section 2 at the end of your … will be done and what to do to prepare for it What are the risks and benefits of medicine, surgery, or other treatment? … treatment? What signs and symptoms should I watch for? When should I call to report signs and symptoms? Is there a …
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… to Breathe Easier Actionset Overview Breathing is hard when you have lung problems like chronic obstructive pulmonary … You can try two ways to control your breathing. They are pursed-lip breathing and diaphragmatic breathing (belly …
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… What are muscle cramps? A muscle cramp is a strong, painful … happen in the thigh or the foot. They often occur just as you are falling asleep or waking up. What causes them? The … for a long time, sitting for a long time, or putting your legs in awkward positions while you sleep. Not having …