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How is preterm labor diagnosed?

Labor is defined as uterine contractions resulting in cervical change. Preterm labor occurs... Full Answer

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How is ventricular fibrillation treated?

Ventricular fibrillation is treated by applying an electric shock to the chest externally or... Full Answer

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Is high blood pressure a side effect of gabapentin?

High blood pressure is not a common side effect from gabapentin. However, if a patient is abruptly... Full Answer

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Which physicians specialize in controlling high blood pressure?

Most physicians, such as general family practitioners and internists, can treat high blood... Full Answer

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Does Medicare cover the cost of assisted living facilities?

Medicare does not cover the cost of assisted living facilities. Medicare (part A) will cover the... Full Answer

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Is it wrong to put my loved one with Alzheimer's disease in a nursing home?

It is always difficult, and often heartbreaking, to place a loved one in a nursing home. Sometimes... Full Answer

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How will a gastric bypass procedure change my eating habits?

Gastric bypass will limit the amount of food you can eat at one time because the smaller stomach... Full Answer

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Who should consider bariatric surgery?

There are a lot of criteria for bariatric surgery. They depend on your surgeon and your insurance... Full Answer

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What happens if domestic violence is not addressed in the early stages?

If domestic violence is not addressed in the early stages it can progress and escalate into a very... Full Answer

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What is stalking?

Stalking is one type of intimate partner violence. It is very common for the victim to know his or... Full Answer

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Is it wrong to put my loved one with Alzheimer's disease in a nursing home?

Taking care of a loved one with Alzheimer's disease can become a 24 hour a day endeavor. If... Full Answer

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What are the risks of a needle biopsy of the lung?

There are two main risks for a needle biopsy of the lung. There is the risk of a pneumothorax.... Full Answer

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How can I help prevent diabetic kidney disease?

Diabetes remains the number one cause of kidney disease and kidney failure. It is important for... Full Answer

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What are the types of intimate-partner violence?

The types of intimate partner violence include: Physical abuse - This includes actions like... Full Answer

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When should I take Emergency Contraception ('the morning-after pill')?

If your method of birth control didn't work or you were sexually assaulted and you are worried that... Full Answer

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