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… long-term inflammation. In general, you may need more long-term treatment if you are using … long-term inflammation. In general, you may need more long-term treatment if you are using …
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… person that involves the genitals, the mouth (oral) or the rectum (anal). The more partners … about preventing STIs before having oral, genital or anal sex. Make sure your … They can be used during vaginal, anal or oral sex Internal (“female”) condoms are made …
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… . Liver . Heart . Pancreas . Lung . Small intestine . More than one organ can be … Your doctor or a transplant centre will do tests to see if you are a good candidate for an organ transplant. If your tests show that you're a good candidate, you …
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… tried medicines for angina symptoms. Have had tests that showed that angioplasty might help … to have an angiogram. Depending on what that test finds, an angioplasty can sometimes be … might you have angioplasty? You may have had tests such as an exercise stress test or a …
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Overview A health professional may evaluate the day-to-day functioning of a person who has Alzheimer's disease by asking questions and observing the person. This often is done informally during the …
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… of cancer may not need chemo. There are gene tests that may show whether having chemo will … that may last for many months after your treatments are finished. In rare cases, heart … feelings are just as important as the medical facts. Think about what matters most …
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… meniscus can prevent your knee from working right. What causes a meniscus tear? A meniscus … Some people have severe pain and swelling right away when the tear happens. Or they … that I do physiotherapy and avoid painful activities. My doctor said that an MRI might …
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… may make violent threats against the person's children, other family members, or pets. … places you can go in an emergency. Teach your children not to get in the middle of a fight. … parent or threaten to take away or hurt your children? Threaten to kill themself? Prevent …
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… Angioplasty can also be done during or after a heart attack. As a treatment for a … support to help you recover and start new, healthy habits, such as eating healthy and getting more exercise. Making …
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… risk of head injury, broken bones, and other injuries when you fall during a seizure. Some … lead to these problems. More serious problems related to epilepsy are not common but may … severe headache. A seizure occurs with signs of a stroke, such as trouble speaking or …
