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… small, smooth bumps on the skin’s surface. These can spread easily but are not harmful. What are the symptoms? A … red as the body fights the virus. How does the infection spread? A molluscum infection is spread by touching, … in the genital area will prevent them from spreading to partners through sexual contact. If the symptoms cause …
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… medical gloves, surgical tape, a plastic bag, and scissors. Prepare supplies by opening the gauze packages and cutting … medical gloves, surgical tape, a plastic bag, and scissors. Prepare supplies by opening the gauze packages and cutting …
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… including older adults. Older adults may use drugs, misuse prescription or over-the-counter medicines, drink too much … of health conditions that many older adults have, such as depression and dementia. Caregivers of older adults may be … Your Health Drug Use and Your Health Citations Department of Health and Human Services (2008). Substance …
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… sleep. A man-made form of melatonin is available without a prescription. Your doctor can tell you how much to take and when to take it. Your doctor may prescribe sleep medicine for a limited time to help you fall … sleep. A man-made form of melatonin is available without a prescription. Your doctor can tell you how much to take and …
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… symptoms include belly, chest, or back pain that may spread to the groin, buttocks, or legs. The pain may be deep, … Pain in the chest, belly, or lower back, which may spread to the groin, buttocks, or legs. The pain may be deep, … aneurysm, the doctor may: Do a physical examination. As part of a physical examination, your doctor might: Listen to …
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… during each dialysis session. This is called the Kt/V. Kt represents the amount of fluid that is cleared of urea during … It is measured in millilitres per minute (mL/min). V represents the volume of water a person's body contains. Urea … during each dialysis session. This is called the Kt/V. Kt represents the amount of fluid that is cleared of urea during …
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… Your body after pregnancy Last updated August 14, 2013 Having a baby not … something nice for myself? When your baby is asleep or your partner can help, take a nap, read a book, have a bath, or … physical activity, and stool softeners … Your body after pregnancy …
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… Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is done Results Test Overview Lactic acid … (LDH) is an enzyme that helps produce energy. It is present in almost all of the tissues in the body and its … find out how well treatment for lymphoma is working. How To Prepare In general, there's nothing you have to do before …
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… Non-Prescription Products for Weight Loss On this page: Overview … on the label . These products include: Appetite suppressants. These medicines often work by making you less … depend on which ones you take. Be careful with: Appetite suppressants. Using these medicines to control your weight for …
