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… Mohs Surgery for Skin Cancer On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It … as possible. This surgery is mostly used for areas of skin you can see or where scarring is a bigger concern, such as … that will be removed in a week or two. If you have the type of stitches that dissolve, they don't have to be …
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… in indoor air than outdoor air. These gases at high levels can impact both indoor air quality and human health. Where … also be found in some drapes and fabrics, and in certain types of foam insulation. Other indoor sources of VOCs … as containing low VOCs Do not allow smoking in or near your home. Second-hand smoke contains many pollutants, …
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… from another child's. Mild increases to 38°C (100.4°F) can be caused by exercising, wearing too many clothes, … for fever-related illnesses, such as Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) infection. No vaccine is 100% effective. But … or drug use, or certain metabolic disorders, such as diabetes or hypothyroidism . A low body temperature may also …
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… Puncture Wounds On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … as nails, tacks, ice picks, knives, teeth, and needles, can cause puncture wounds. These wounds raise your risk of … Yes Red streaks or pus No Red streaks or pus Do you have diabetes, a weakened immune system , peripheral arterial …
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… Testicular Cancer On this page: Health Tools What Increases Your Risk Symptoms What Happens When To Call Examinations … or both testicles (testes). It is one of the most curable types of cancer. The testes are the two male sex organs that …
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… same way. Vision problems often have a family history. If you know of vision problems in your family, your child's … especially if you notice any concerns. Some conditions can result in permanent vision damage if they are not … use soft lighting What about wearing sunglasses and other types of protection? Ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun can …
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… Overview Most nosebleeds aren't serious. They usually can be stopped with home treatment. Most nosebleeds occur in … as cocaine and amphetamines. A less common but more serious type of nosebleed starts in the back of the nose (posterior … Your overall health . If you have a condition such as diabetes, HIV, cancer, or heart disease, you may need to pay …
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… Treatment Overview Stem cell transplant is a possible cure for sickle cell disease . It's usually considered only for children younger than 16 who have severe complications from the disease. Stem cells can be found in bone marrow . Bone marrow is the substance …
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… make asbestos-cement pipes from the 1940s to the 1960s in Canada. The use of asbestos-cement pipes has been largely … precautions when handling deteriorating pipes to protect your health against inhaling asbestos that is released into … humidifiers may contain asbestos fibres, exposure to these types of droplets is not considered a health risk. Why is …
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… Canagliflozin - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side … exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney …
