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Cancer of Unknown Primary: Chemotherapy

… cells. I.V. chemo treatment may be done as an outpatient visit to a hospital. This means you go home the same day. Or … chemo medicines are used at the same time. This is called combination chemo. The chemo medicines most often used to … number to use when you have questions. Is there a different number for evenings, holidays, and weekends? It may …
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Alcoholic Hepatitis

… from the body. It also makes bile to help digest food, and stores sugar that the body uses for energy. Hepatitis is … you drink more alcohol than the liver can process, it can become severely damaged. Obese people and tobacco smokers are … too. Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your health care provider: Know the reason for your …
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Scoping Out Sunglasses

… You may think we wear sunglasses for comfort and fashion. But here's another important reason to … or macular degeneration. Conditions that put eyes at risk According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and … or ophthalmologist for advice on sunglasses that offer a safe level of protection. Wear a hat to provide …
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Lactose Intolerance

… dairy products. Today, health experts suggest you try different dairy foods and see which ones cause fewer symptoms. … milk and milk products. These can be found at many food stores. They are the same as regular milk and milk products. … vitamin D. Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your health care provider: Know the reason for your …
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Meconium Aspiration

… risk for meconium aspiration? Meconium aspiration is most common in babies who are born: Full-term (between 37 to 41 … Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your child's doctor: Know the reason for the visit and what you want to happen. Before your visit, write …
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Sunburn

… can pass through clouds and cause sunburn. UV light also comes from special light bulbs that are used in some … What are the symptoms of sunburn? Symptoms can be a bit different in each person. They can include skin that is: Red. … to 4 p.m. Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your doctor: Know the reason for your visit and …
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Bipolar Disorder

… symptoms of bipolar disorder? Symptoms may occur a bit differently in each person. The following are the most common … a mild seizure. For unknown reasons, this treatment helps restore the normal balance of chemicals in the brain and ease … self-care. Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your healthcare provider: Know the reason for your …
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Preparing the Family

… Explore the resources at your local library or bookstore. The right books are those a child wants to read over … you'll be delivering about sibling preparation classes. Visiting the birth parent in the hospital can be very … change the routine for your pet, such as sleeping in a different room rather than in your bed, start early. A new …
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