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Clostridium difficile C difficile

… reduce the number of bacteria. What are the treatments? The first step in treating a C. diff infection is to stop taking …
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Pinkeye conjunctivitis

… Throw away all eye make-up that was used when the symptoms first started. Once the infection has gone, make sure the …
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West Nile virus

… virus found? WNV is found in many parts of the world. The first outbreak of WNV in North America was in New York City …
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Depression Screening

… It's important to know that depression can be treated. The first step toward feeling better is often just seeing that … It's important to know that depression can be treated. The first step toward feeling better is often just seeing that …
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Pain Control at the End of Life

… of pain. Medicines taken by mouth (oral) are usually used first, because they are easier to take and are usually less … of pain. Medicines taken by mouth (oral) are usually used first, because they are easier to take and are usually less …
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Virtual Colonoscopy

… clothes. You will be given a gown to wear during the test. First, you will be asked to lie on your back on the table of … Advantages Virtual colonoscopy is less invasive, safer, and takes less time than a regular colonoscopy. A … Advantages Virtual colonoscopy is less invasive, safer, and takes less time than a regular colonoscopy. A …
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Change a Habit by Setting Goals

… your health—congratulations! Making that decision is the first step toward making a change. What happens next? Have a … your health—congratulations! Making that decision is the first step toward making a change. What happens next? Have a …
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Heart Failure Less Common Symptoms

… no longer compensate properly for the failing heart. The first table summarizes congestive symptoms that result from … no longer compensate properly for the failing heart. The first table summarizes congestive symptoms that result from …
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Healthy Eating Cutting Unhealthy Fats From Your Diet

… cholesterol and heart disease. Start with small changes first. Use heart-healthy olive or canola oil instead of … cholesterol and heart disease. Start with small changes first. Use heart-healthy olive or canola oil instead of …
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Insomnia Improving Your Sleep

… feeling more refreshed. You might want to start slowly at first. Pick one thing to change, and see how that change … feeling more refreshed. You might want to start slowly at first. Pick one thing to change, and see how that change …