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… it? Most hip fractures are caused by falls. As you get older, your bones naturally lose some strength and are more … likely to break, even from a minor fall. Children and young adults are more likely to break a hip because of a bike or … Hip Injuries, Age 11 and Younger Hip Injuries, Age 12 and Older Osteoporosis Citations Health Canada …
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… On this page: Overview Overview Older adults and people with long-term diseases often need to take … may not know all the medicines you take. You're an older adult. As you age, your body slows down. Some …
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… Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It is a macrolide-type antibiotic. It works by … drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this …
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… needs. Uses Posaconazole is used to prevent certain fungal infections in patients who have severely weakened immune … drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this …
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… Ribavirin should never be used alone to treat hepatitis C infections. Uses Ribavirin is used in combination with other … Talk to your doctor if you are using marijuana (cannabis). Older adults may be at greater risk for anemia while using this …
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… than people who exercise on a regular basis. Age. Teens and older adults usually have greater insulin resistance. Teens have … than people who exercise on a regular basis. Age. Teens and older adults usually have greater insulin resistance. Teens …
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… Administration (FDA) for use in people 6 years of age and older who have moderate or severe persistent asthma . This … Information Asthma in Children Asthma in Teenagers and Adults Other Works Consulted Chung KF, et al. … Administration (FDA) for use in people 6 years of age and older who have moderate or severe persistent asthma . This …
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… focal seizures is the most common type of epilepsy in adults. What causes it? The seizures of focal epilepsy do … result from severe head injury, stroke, brain tumour, brain infections, scar tissue, and other diseases that affect the … result from severe head injury, stroke, brain tumour, brain infections, scar tissue, and other diseases that affect the …
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… cutting the bone and repositioning the bone segments. Adults who have jaw-related malocclusion are sometimes … orthodontic treatment combined with orthognathic surgery. Adults who have severe jaw problems may need surgery to … cutting the bone and repositioning the bone segments. Adults who have jaw-related malocclusion are sometimes …
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… may cause serious (possibly fatal) liver disease. Adults should not take more than 4000 milligrams (4 grams) … (such as trouble urinating due to enlarged prostate, urinary retention) personal or family history of a substance … get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position. Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of …
