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Blood Pressure Monitoring at Home
Monitoring your blood pressure at home may be necessary for certain medical conditions… 140/90, you may have something called prehypertension. This means that you are at risk for high blood pressure. If you have diabetes or kidney disease, high blood pressure ranges may be lower than for other people…
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OTC Medicines: Know Your Risks and Reduce Them
Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines can be purchased at the store without a doctor’s prescription, but care should still be taken to… of medicine. People who have the following conditions are also at a higher risk: Asthma Bleeding disorders Blood clotting disorders Breathing problems Diabetes Enlarged prostate glands Epilepsy…
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Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome is a condition that results from a digestive system infection… have an E. coli infection? Should I stop eating ground beef? How often should I wash my hands? Resources National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases: Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome in Children U.S…
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is the name of a group of disorders that cause the intestines to become inflamed (red… What are some medicines used to treat inflammatory bowel disease and what are the possible side effects? Are my children at risk of inflammatory bowel…
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Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism is an underactive thyroid. Your thyroid controls your metabolism, heart rate, muscles, bones, and other organs… side effects? Are there any lifestyle changes I can make to relieve my symptoms? Am I at risk for related health problems? Resources American Thyroid Association: Hypothyroidism National…
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Scleroderma
Scleroderma is a rare autoimmune disorder. There are 2 types of scleroderma. One type affects the skin. The other type… and legs. You may have 1 or more patches as small as half an inch or as large as 12 inches in diameter. With the…
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Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Squamous cell carcinoma is a common form of skin cancer… What is squamous cell carcinoma? Squamous cell carcinoma is a common form of skin cancer. It develops in the thin, flat cells that form the top layer of the skin. It is usually caused by…
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Skin Cancer
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer and highly preventable with regular screening… What is skin cancer? Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. Almost all skin cancers are the result of too much exposure to ultraviolet light. This…
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Dilation and Curettage (D and C) Procedure
Dilation and curettage (D and C) is a surgical procedure of the uterus… What Is a Dilation and Curettage (D&C) Procedure? Dilation and curettage (D and C) is a surgical procedure of the uterus. It consists of manually dilating, or opening, your cervix. A…
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Child Safety: Keeping Your Home Safe for Your Baby
If you have a baby in your house, you need to make sure they stay safe. You may need to… If you have a baby in your house, you need to make sure they stay safe. Children don’t understand danger. And as they grow,…
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What do I need in my first aid kit?
A well-prepared first aid kit is an important tool in treating minor injuries that commonly occur at home and when… First aid is important for a number of situations that don’t require a trip to the hospital or emergency room. These situations include minor…
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Effects of Early Sun Exposure
There is a direct link between sun exposure and most skin cancers. The ultraviolet (UV) rays in sunlight are invisible… There is a direct link between sun exposure and most skin cancers. The ultraviolet (UV) rays in sunlight are invisible. But they penetrate skin and…
