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An audiometric test measures how well you hear. It's quick and painless. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and your employer may require this test each year. Follow through with it. You can't "fail" a hearing test. The test results just help your employer know whether more hearing protection is required.

Hormones, like the ones used in birth control pills, can be taken in other forms. These must be prescribed by your doctor. Read on to learn more.

These medicines help prevent and treat bone loss. Bisphosphonates are taken in pill form or injected through an iv infusion. Read on for more details.

Depending on your needs, your health care provider may prescribe more than one medicine to prevent or treat osteoporosis.

You were treated in the hospital for kidney infection. Once you return home, here's what you can do to aid in your recovery and prevent future infections.

After your amputation, you will need to learn how to transfer safely.

JA means that the lining of 1 or more of your child's joints is inflamed. This causes pain and swelling. JA is long-term (chronic) condition.

If you have periodontal disease, you may need surgery to save 1 or more teeth.

The IABP is a device that helps your heart pump more blood. You may need it if your heart is unable to pump enough blood for your body.