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… travel during pregnancy? Pregnant women can be at increased risk of becoming infected or developing severe complications … kit Contact your local travel clinic to determine any risks of travelling to your destination(s) and to ensure … care provider or local travel clinic for information on the risk of infection while travelling, versus the risk of …
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… or your personal medical history puts you at an increased risk for colorectal cancer. If you have an increased risk, your doctor may also recommend you start cancer screening earlier than someone who has an average risk of cancer. What the Results Mean A positive result …
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… Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview A … increased intraocular pressure (IOP), which increases your risk of glaucoma. To check the treatment for glaucoma. … doctor if you or someone in your family has glaucoma or risk factors for glaucoma. If you wear contact lenses, …
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… you can skip screening tests. Screening tests have less risk than diagnostic tests. Screening tests for birth … genes and chromosomes. But diagnostic tests have a small risk of causing a miscarriage . The Society of Obstetricians … women be offered a screening test for Down syndrome. The risk of having a baby with a genetic condition increases as …
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… STIs with you prior to, and during pregnancy. If you are at risk of acquiring an STI during pregnancy you may have … not in a steady relationship. You should also avoid high-risk activities, such as: Having multiple partners Injecting … how some STIs could affect your pregnancy, put your baby at risk, or increase the potential for preterm by reading more …
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… Older adults who stay mentally active may be at lower risk for this disease. Activities that may help include … as socially active as possible may also help lower the risk. Although this "use it or lose it" approach hasn't been … cognitive impairment. People with this condition are at risk for Alzheimer's disease or another type of dementia. …
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… problem and which method the doctor prefers. What are the risks of tennis elbow surgery? Tennis elbow surgery has some risks. You may not be able to completely straighten your … may still have pain, or the pain may come back. There is a risk of infection, blood loss, and nerve damage (which are …
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… for good. Avoid second-hand smoke too. Eat heart-healthy foods. These foods include vegetables, fruits, nuts, beans, lean meat, … for good. Avoid second-hand smoke too. Eat heart-healthy foods. These foods include vegetables, fruits, nuts, beans, …
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… respectively in 2015. Obesity and diabetes increase the risk of developing a number of complications: Obesity increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes, among others. Diabetes also increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke and is the leading …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Root planing and scaling is one of … And your gums will heal and become firm and pink again. Risks Root planing and scaling can introduce harmful … bacteria into the bloodstream. Gum tissue is also at risk of infection. You may need to take antibiotics before …
