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… you how fast your heart rate should be with exercise. This type of self-monitoring is often used during the last stage … without close supervision. What are the benefits? Everyone can benefit from exercise. But if you have some type of … pressure. Improve your cholesterol levels. Help you manage diabetes. Make your angina symptoms less severe and happen …
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… Basics What is dry skin? Dry skin is a common problem that can occur at any age. When you have dry skin, your skin may be rough, or scaly or … a skin barrier repair moisturizer , like CeraVe. Using this type of moisturizer can help heal dry skin. Apply a thin …
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… care professional. This drug may also be used for a certain type of chest pain (angina). It may reduce how often chest … to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch . In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side … coronary artery disease, stroke, transient ischemic attack) diabetes heart problems (such as heart failure, heart …
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… Ovarian Cancer On this page: Health Tools What Increases Your Risk Lowering Your Risk Symptoms What Happens When to … for Cancer Supportive Care Hospice palliative care is a type of care for people who have a serious illness. It's …
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… Information Overview Diaphragms are not widely available in Canada. Buying the necessary spermicidal jelly to use with … a dome, and it has a firm, flexible rim. It fits inside your vagina and covers the cervix, which is the opening of … from your doctor for a diaphragm. Depending on the type of diaphragm, you may need to be fitted for the right …
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… is a very rare, degenerative and fatal brain disease that can occur in people. The disease damages brain cells and the … of vCJD to develop from the time of being infected. vCJD can occur at any age, but the disease is most common in … symptoms occur. How is vCJD treated? There is currently no cure for vCJD. Treatment involves supporting the patient …
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… (lung) nodules are growths or "spots" in the lungs. You may have just one nodule (called a solitary pulmonary … What causes them? Lung nodules may be caused by: A lung cancer. A cancer that has spread (metastasized) to the lung … may have surgery to remove the cancer. Or you may have some type of cancer treatment. Lung Cancer …
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… high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). … this medication because it contains a preservative that can be absorbed by them. Wait at least 15 minutes after … lens extraction/aphakia) kidney disease liver disease diabetes low blood flow to the brain (cerebrovascular …
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… Checking a person's feet and keeping them clean and soft can help prevent cracks and infection in the skin. This is especially important for people who have diabetes. Keeping toenails trimmed—and polished if that's … what the person likes—also helps the person. If the person you care for has diabetes or has foot problems, such as bad …
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… page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call … usually painless while they remain in the kidney. But they can cause severe pain when small pieces leave the kidney and … treatment may be needed for larger stones. Learn more Types of Kidney Stones When to Call Call a doctor now if you …
