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For Teens: Understanding Syphilis

… can be cured. Early treatment is very important to prevent complications. If left untreated it can cause lasting heart … First-stage symptoms often show up within a few weeks of becoming infected. It may take months for second-stage … women get tested for syphilis at their first prenatal visit. Congenital syphilis cases are increasing across the …
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Treatment for Replacing Your Missing Tooth or Teeth: Partial Dentures

… one or more missing teeth, your doctor or dentist may recommend partial dentures. Read on to learn more about this … learn how to put it in and when to take it out. Plan to visit your dentist twice a year to have your partial checked … denture must be adjusted. If it’s not, it will feel less comfortable. Worse, it may irritate your gums and speed up …
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Maximizing Surgical Safety

… do all they can to ensure your safety. But surgery is a complex process. There’s a lot you can do to help your … and after surgery to help make your operation safe and successful. You have a right to speak up Having surgery can be … Be sure your family and friends wash their hands when visiting you. Also check that healthcare providers either …
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Laparoscopic Nephroureterectomy

… lymph nodes may be removed as well. When the surgery is complete, the provider removes all of the tools. They close … New or worsening symptoms Follow-up You’ll have follow-up visits so your provider can check how well you’re healing. … this will likely be done in 7 days. During follow-up visits, you may need tests to make sure the cancer has not …
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Pyeloplasty

… will go away once the stent is removed during a follow-up visit. When to call your healthcare provider Call your … Trouble breathing Follow-up care You will have follow-up visits with your healthcare provider. If sutures or staples … open and the kidney is working normally. Risks and possible complications All procedures have some risk. Possible risks …
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Cannabis Use in Pregnancy

… want to help you and your baby be healthy. During prenatal visits, your provider will ask you questions about cannabis, … a substance, they can help you start treatment. They can refer you to a specialist. Your provider can help you prepare … use cannabis for anxiety or depression. These feelings are common in pregnancy. But they can be treated in safer ways. …
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Understanding Zika

… found in the U.S. Most of these people got the virus while visiting other parts of the world where mosquitoes are … have mild symptoms that last 5 to 7 days and then go away completely. Symptoms may include: Fever Rash Headache Joint and muscle pain Conjunctivitis, when the eyes become red, irritated, and inflamed Treatment for Zika There …
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