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… you put your hands into your mouth or eat something without first cleaning your hands. VRE can also be spread if you eat … VRE last? Healthy people may carry VRE for weeks or even years, and may clear the bacteria from their bodies without …
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… flap, long-standing, and degenerative tears—those caused by years of wear and tear—generally can't be repaired. Your … of motion 1 to 2 weeks Motion is typically restricted for first 4 to 6 weeks to allow the meniscus to heal. Return to … of motion 1 to 2 weeks Motion is typically restricted for first 4 to 6 weeks to allow the meniscus to heal. Return to …
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… body makes the highest levels of these hormones during the years you have periods. After menopause, when hormone levels … can come back. Some people need more treatment several years after they have embolization. What are the risks of … decisions. I have had pain before and during my period for years. In the past year or so I started having really heavy …
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… reason, many schools provide hearing tests when children first begin school. To test for possible hearing loss in … reason, many schools provide hearing tests when children first begin school. To test for possible hearing loss in …
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… they usually come in when a person is between 17 and 21 years old. Some people have their wisdom teeth for their … foods to your diet as you heal. Do not use a straw for the first few days. Sucking on a straw can loosen the blood clot … Try using an ice pack on the outside of your cheek for the first 24 hours. You can use moist heat—such as a face cloth …
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… surgery. You may need this surgery because months or years after cataract surgery, your vision may get fuzzy … (sometimes called aftercataract) after several months or years. In some people, it can become very dense and cause as … surgery. You may need this surgery because months or years after cataract surgery, your vision may get fuzzy …
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… 40 to 90 people living in Canada die from it each year. CJD can be found in every country around the world. … CJD prions appear in a person, it can take up to 30 years before symptoms begin. How does a person get CJD? Most …
