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… try. For example: Sit or lie in a comfortable position. Put one hand on your belly just … try. For example: Sit or lie in a comfortable position. Put one hand on your belly just …
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… a person living with hepatitis B. There are vaccines available to prevent HBV infection. The hepatitis B vaccine is provided free to babies as part of … B infection can be treated with oral medicines that can slow down the …
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Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are …
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Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are …
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… If you have chronic HCV, you should see your health care provider regularly. During these visits, you may have physical exams and other tests to see how … regularly. During these visits, you may have physical exams and other tests to see how …
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… also do this. In between checkups, you may send information from your pacemaker to your … part of the medical treatment you want at the end of life. Devices that can affect your … also do this. In between checkups, you may send information from your pacemaker to your …
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… device that can fix an abnormal heart rate or rhythm and prevent sudden death. … Most of the time, these leads go into the heart through a vein. An ICD is also known as … If you have coronary artery disease, heart failure, or a problem with the structure or …
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Overview An ICD is always checking your heart for a life-threatening, rapid heart rhythm. The ICD may try to slow the rhythm back to normal using electrical pulses. If the dangerous rhythm doesn't …
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… Overview Healthy eating and physical activity are part of a … before and during your pregnancy. Healthy eating Eating well is important for your health and …
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… or no risk to human health. For example, low levels of fluoride have dental benefits, … Read the instructions carefully and follow them exactly. The lab (or your local … treatment devices and their maintenance, follow-up sampling, and ongoing testing are the …