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Medical tests
… blood pressure. Place the blood pressure cuff on the bare skin of your upper arm. You may have to roll up your sleeve, … blood pressure. Place the blood pressure cuff on the bare skin of your upper arm. You may have to roll up your sleeve, …
Medications
… serious blood clots in the lungs/legs, dementia, and cancer of the breast/ovaries. The risk for serious side … medications that are taken by mouth, absorbed through the skin, or injected. How To Use Read the Patient Information … the patch on the breast or on oily, broken, or irritated skin. Avoid applying the patch to areas of the skin where it …
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… a baby develops) As part of a range of prenatal genetic screening options, some women are eligible for a special … care provider to learn more about your prenatal genetic screening options. Second trimester (14 to 27 weeks) An … provider will provide regular physical assessment and other screening tests to monitor you and your baby’s health …
Health topics
… immediately available, you can try to get warm by making skin-to-skin contact. After removing wet clothes, wrap a blanket or … This is because normal feeling is lost in cold-injured skin, and you may not know when to move away from the heater …
Medications
… Uses This medication is used to treat a certain type of cancer (acute lymphocytic leukemia). It is a chemotherapy … correct dose. Avoid getting any of the suspension on your skin or in your eyes. If contact occurs, wash the affected skin area or rinse your eyes with water. Consult your …
Medications
… a vein. Do not give by injection into a muscle, under the skin, or into the spinal cord. If this medication accidentally leaks into the skin/muscle around the injection site, it may cause severe … are treated with this type of medication have developed new cancers (such as secondary leukemia). The risk may be …
Health topics
… Your doctor can find out if you have chronic pain by asking about your past illnesses and your overall health. … help with chronic pain. Sometimes medicines you put on your skin may be used. Injections. Shots like a nerve block may … (TENS) Back Problems and Injuries Cancer Pain Chronic Myofascial Pain Chronic Pelvic Pain …
Medications
… rarely increase your risk of developing certain types of cancer (such as lymphoma, skin cancer). This risk is higher in people using … away if you develop any of the following symptoms: unusual skin changes, change in the appearance/size of moles, …
Medications
… may also increase your risk of getting certain types of cancer (such as skin cancer, lymphoma). Tell your doctor right away if you … fever, chills, cough, burning/frequent urination, unusual skin changes, change in appearance or size of moles, unusual …
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… elderly People with weakened immune systems from HIV/AIDS, cancer treatment, steroid therapy or organ or bone marrow … in their mouths before washing their hands Avoid any direct skin contact with animal feces, vomit, urine or saliva Do …
