Seek immediate medical help.
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It is a common scenario to want to self treat an unexplained rash before going to the doctor. Maybe you scratch it and it gets irritated... Read more »
I want to share these links with you that I discovered–to some fun online brain-teasers (tests and games) that help to strengthen brain... Read more »
The National Fibromyalgia Association's magazine, Fibromyalgia AWARE, is now available online – and it's free! The NFA began publishing... Read more »
I’m starting week six of laying the groundwork to get myself healthy. I have been eating better and less, exercising, taking my... Read more »
You've just been diagnosed with osteoporosis and you aren't sure what other tests to have besides the DXA. It's a good idea to have blood... Read more »
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Overdose from drugs First Aid1. Check the patient's airway, breathing, and pulse. If necessary, begin CPR. If the patient is unconscious but... Read more »
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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation First AidDo NotCall immediately for emergency medical assistance if Read more »
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Spleen removal (splenectomy) is surgery to remove a diseased or damaged spleen. This organ is in the upper part of your belly, on the left side... Read more »
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First aid - heart attack; First aid - cardiopulmonary arrest; First aid - cardiac arrest First AidHave the person sit down, rest, and try to keep... Read more »
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Difficulty breathing - first aid; Dyspnea - first aid; Shortness of breath - first aid First Aid Call 911 immediately. Check... Read more »