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Discharge Instructions for Infective Endocarditis (IE)

… procedure. It can happen through a cut. Or the germs can come from an infection elsewhere in the body. Your infection … and mouth. Brush your teeth after meals. Floss as directed. Visit your dentist every  6  months. Dental infection is a … abscess. You might need to take an antibiotic before dental visits. Ask your healthcare provider for more information. …
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Constipation

… painful. Or they don't happen often enough. It's the most common GI (gastrointestinal) problem. You may have … gardening, house cleaning. count. They can make a big difference in how you feel. Allow plenty of time for bowel … happening. Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your health care provider: Before your visit, write …
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Retinoblastoma in Children

… optic nerve, which allows sight. Retinoblastoma is the most common tumor affecting the eye in children. It almost always … may affect one or both eyes. Symptoms can occur a bit differently in each child. They can include: Leukocoria. This … Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your child's doctor: Know the reason for the visit
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Influenza (Flu) in Children

… cough, and other symptoms. It's one of the most severe and common viral illnesses of the winter season. Most children … It's important to note that a cold and the flu have different symptoms: Cold symptoms Flu symptoms Low or no fever … the flu. Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your child's doctor: Know the reason for the visit
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Cancer Risk: Environmental Factors

… factors. Some of these are lifestyle choices, such as tobacco use, especially smoking. Others can be tied to genetics. … They damage DNA, meaning they alter cell reproduction. We come in contact with many substances and chemicals in our … are high is to conduct a radon gas test. Most hardware stores carry radon gas testing kits. Or you can hire a …
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Enteroviruses in Children

… enterovirus infection in children? An enterovirus is a very common type of virus. There are many types of enteroviruses. … are done to see if your child has an enterovirus or a different kind of illness. The tests can look for problems in … the body. Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your child's doctor: Know the reason for the visit
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Parathyroid Tumor

… systemic treatments. You may have just one treatment or a combination of treatments. Surgery is the most common … not cancer. Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your health care provider: Know the reason for your … questions or concerning signs and symptoms. Is there a different number to call after office hours or on weekends and …
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Prevent the Spreading of Infectious Conjunctivitis

Infectious conjunctivitis is common among children. With school back in session, it may be helpful knowing the symptoms of conjunctivitis, how to treat them and how long your child will be contagious. 

Infectious conjunctivitis, also called pink eye, is a highly contagious infection of the conjunctiva, a clear membrane that covers most of the eye. The majority of cases are caused by the same viruses that cause colds. Similar to a cold, it can easily spread from one child to another once the infected child touches or rubs their eye and then touches shared surfaces, such as a desk or doorknob...

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Using Mindfulness as We Age

… Change creates stress, but it doesn’t mean we have to suffer. Using mindfulness as we age helps us connect to our … which is the idea that, at our core, we're already complete, balanced and whole as human beings.  By bringing … our intention, which is wellness. Learning an attitude of acceptance and befriending, rather than fighting our …
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