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Understanding the Viral Vector COVID-19 Vaccine

WebViral vector COVID-19 vaccine fast facts. The vaccine is approved for adults ages 18 and older. The vaccine is given as a shot in a muscle in your upper arm. In …

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How Were the COVID-19 Vaccines Made So Fast

(5 days ago) WebThey are a very common type of virus. There are hundreds of types of coronavirus. And scientists had seen 2 other serious types affect humans just in the past …

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Understanding Oxygen Toxicity

(6 days ago) WebOtherwise, your healthcare provider will ask about your health history and give you a physical exam. Tell them if you have had recent oxygen therapy or have been scuba …

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Tips to Checking Your Skin for Skin Cancer

(1 days ago) WebMitchell recommends using these tips to check your skin: Examine your body front and back in a full-length mirror. Look at the right and left sides with your arms raised. Bend your …

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Obesity in Teens

(7 days ago) WebObesity is diagnosed by a healthcare provider. BMI is often used to define obesity in teens. It has 2 categories: BMI at the 95th percentile or more for age and …

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Target Heart Rate Calculator

(2 days ago) WebTarget Heart Rate Calculator. Your target heart rate is the range at which exercise is considered safe and effective. It is a percentage of what your maximum heart …

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U.S. Teen Birth Rate Hits Another Historic Low

(1 days ago) WebTHURSDAY, June 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Births to teen moms in the United States reached a historic low in 2022, dropping 3% from the previous year, a new government …

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Having EMG and NCS Tests

(Just Now) WebYou will be having electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction studies (NCS) to measure your muscle and nerve function. In most cases, both tests are done …

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Understanding a Schatzki Ring

(3 days ago) WebUnderstanding a Schatzki Ring. A Schatzki ring is a thin ring of extra tissue inside the lower end of the esophagus. The esophagus is the tube that food travels down from your …

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Signs of Respiratory Distress

(7 days ago) WebIt's important to learn the signs of respiratory distress to know how to respond. Always see a healthcare provider for a diagnosis: Breathing rate. An increase in the …

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Having an External Ventricular Drain (EVD)

(6 days ago) WebHaving an External Ventricular Drain (EVD) An external ventricular drain (EVD) is a thin tube that drains extra cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from the brain. The extra fluid may be caused …

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Osteoporosis Risk Assessment

(9 days ago) WebOsteoporosis is a long-term (chronic) disease that slowly weakens bones until they break easily. It is caused by a combination of genetic and lifestyle factors. In some cases it may …

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Sleep Deprivation in Teens: A Common Problem

(Just Now) WebTeens on average need about 8 to 10 hours of sleep at night. But most don't get the amount of sleep they need. School, friends, homework, activities, television, and …

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Flushing Your PICC Line at Home

(6 days ago) WebThe gel should have at least 60% alcohol. Let the hands dry. Put on clean medical gloves. Only touch your PICC line with clean hands and when wearing clean …

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Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Adults

(5 days ago) WebSymptoms of ADHD in adults. For an adult to be diagnosed with ADHD, the symptoms must have been present since childhood. The symptoms may include: Trouble thinking things …

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Free Androgen Index

(8 days ago) WebThis causes health problems for both men and women. A testosterone test is a blood test that measures total testosterone, free testosterone, and a protein called sex-hormone …

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Urinary Incontinence Quiz

(5 days ago) Web1. One type of incontinence is stress incontinence. Stress urinary incontinence means you release urine when you cough, sneeze, or do things like bend down, lift, or walk. A. True. …

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Children's BMI Calculator

(6 days ago) WebBMI Calculator for Children and Teens. Body mass index (BMI) is one way to estimate a person's body fat that takes into consideration the person's height. BMI is …

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Many U.S. Mass Shooters Had Untreated Mental Illness: Study

(1 days ago) WebGlick's team studied 35 mass shooting cases that occurred in the United States between 1982 and 2019 and involved shooters who survived and were brought to trial. Analysis of …

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