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… infections (STIs), such as herpes or HIV. If you're not sure whether your sex … sponge each time you have intercourse. You cannot use the sponge during your period. … infections (STIs), such as herpes or HIV. If you're not sure whether your sex …
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… emergency contraception, such as ulipristal acetate (for example, ella) are available only … A prescription pill with ulipristal acetate (such as ella) works better in most … emergency contraception, such as ulipristal acetate (for example, ella) are available only …
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… Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply … your doctor about them. Multiple Sclerosis: Should I Start Taking Medicines for MS? 1 Get … problems such as stomach ulcers, problems sleeping, and high blood pressure. Personal …
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… man-of-war stings, seabather's eruption, and coral scrapes. Stings Jellyfish and Portuguese … They cause injury and illness through the release of venom when their tentacles come in … They cause injury and illness through the release of venom when their tentacles come in …
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… hydration, hypodermoclysis, involves the injection of fluids directly into tissues … hydration, hypodermoclysis, involves the injection of fluids directly into tissues …
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… Diet changes. Ask your doctor if eating more foods high in iron, folic acid, and vitamin … Diet changes. Ask your doctor if eating more foods high in iron, folic acid, and vitamin …
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… (under the skin), by IV, or through patches placed on the skin (transdermal patches). Sometimes medicines are put into the …
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… Overview Type 1 diabetes is a lifelong disease that currently … particular challenge for a child with type 1 diabetes. Because of the need to take insulin … a regular schedule, children who have type 1 diabetes stand out from their peers. It may …
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… elements of success in giving insulin injections include: Making sure you have the … the same syringe. Practicing how to give an injection. Storing insulin properly so that … your child learn to prepare and give insulin injections. If your child is age 10 or older, …
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Overview An implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) is a battery-powered device that can fix an abnormal heart rate or rhythm and prevent sudden death. The ICD is placed under the skin of the …
