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… Surgery Overview A femoropopliteal bypass is a … surgery. It is also called a fem-pop or leg artery bypass. This type of surgery redirects …
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… aortobifemoral bypass is surgery to redirect blood flow around blocked blood vessels in your belly or groin area. The surgery is done to increase blood flow to the legs. This may relieve …
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… through a graft. The graft is either a healthy blood vessel that has been … Current as of: December 19, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Rakesh K. Pai … Current as of: December 19, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Rakesh K. Pai …
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… Treatment Overview Immunotherapy helps treat cancer by supporting … immune system destroy cancer cells. Types of immunotherapy Immunotherapy helps treat cancer by supporting …
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Topic Overview Is it normal for a child to bite? Most children younger than age 3 bite someone else at least once. Most children stop biting on their own. Biting that happens past age 3 or that …
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… levels), the amount of protein in the diet, infection such as peritonitis , … levels), the amount of protein in the diet, infection such as peritonitis , …
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… Shunt surgery may be used for people who: Have relatively good liver function and … Current as of: November 30, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney … disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this …
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… colds, and influenza (flu). Get the flu vaccine every year. Get a pneumococcal vaccine. If you have had one before, ask your … dose. Stay up to date on your COVID-19 vaccines. Consider a cardiac rehab program. In …
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… All pets, whether they are kept indoors or outside, should be in good health, show no signs … Teach children how to react if they are confronted with an aggressive pet. The following … Avoid looking directly into the animal's eyes. Keep avoiding eye contact, and slowly …
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… are in their inappropriate behaviour. Older children can be told that their behaviour has … to continually learn and practice good parenting techniques, using different … Credits Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD …
