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Here’s an overview of the type of medicines your provider may prescribe and what can happen when ... adults with chronic conditions, 30% to 50% of medicines are not taken correctly. This nonadherence leads

: Treating any underlying cause Vitamin and mineral supplements Change in diet Medicine ... the visit, write down the name of a new diagnosis, and any new medicines, treatments, or tests. Also

bone cancer. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Bone Cancer: Overview What ... family history of disease. A physical exam will be done. You may also need blood tests and an X-ray or

*Liver Cancer Overview ... symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Liver Cancer Overview What is liver cancer? Cancer starts ... symptoms, risk factors, and family history of disease. A physical exam will be done. You may also have

All adults starting at age 45 and adults with no symptoms at any age who are overweight or obese ... susceptibility Women with a higher risk When risk is identified Diet and exercise Adults ... women's health; health screenings; screening tests; immunizations; preventive medicine;

family, and also as a group. Some also treat children. They do therapy. They prescribe medicines if ... and teens prepares them to treat individuals, families, or groups. These providers can prescribe

Coronary Heart Disease, Overview ... steps can also help lower your cholesterol and blood pressure levels. Medicines Many medicines ... chest pain and shortness of breath. Treatment includes medicines that lower blood pressure, control

shows weakness. Friends and family may think the symptoms of depression are just a passing mood ... family and friends Having persistent headaches, cramps, aches, pain, or digestive problems that are ... depression; older adults and depression; late-life depression; depression and aging; mood disorder; treatment for depression;

, and medicine. Possible candidates for this surgery include: People with a body mass index (BMI ... Whatever treatment plan a person follows, losing weight slowly will be more effective and

Constipation Overview ... : Medicines A problem with how your stomach and bowels work (such as irritable bowel syndrome) Your ... medicines, treatments, or therapies If your condition is expected to get worse Your opinion and

blindness among adults between ages 20 and 74. Besides high blood sugar, the other things that raise the ... kidney failure from diabetes include smoking, high blood pressure, and some medicines, such as pain ... foot problems;diabetic retinopathy;diabetes eye problems;hypoglycemia;low blood sugar;diabetes and ... heart disease;diabetes and high blood pressure;diabetes and periodontal disease

*Soft Tissue Sarcoma Overview ... ? Your healthcare provider will ask you about your health history, symptoms, risk factors, and family ... them. There may be things you can do and medicines you can take to help prevent or control side effects

exercise, Adults who are overweight or obese When diagnosed and at routine exams Aspirin ... infection At routine exams Tobacco use and tobacco-related disease All adults Every exam ... screening tests; immunizations; men's health; routine screening; preventive medicine;

ADHD in Children: Medicines ... to 9 hours and need to be taken only once a day. Sometimes nonstimulant medicines may be used to ... medicines such as bupropion, desipramine, and imipramine Your healthcare provider will ... ADHD;ADHD medicine;treat ADHD;atomoxetine;dextroamphetamine;ADHD medicine's side effects;4014

medicine use and availability. Communication is key, even when your adult child is in college. ... . Here's how to spot the signs of medicine use and keep your student safe. Abuse of ... 23617;students;college;medicine abuse;pharmaceutical abuse;adderall;ritalin;adhd

Detailed information on male growth and development Male Growth and Development Below is a ... list of common topics to learn about male health, from child to adult. Gender words are used here to

and triglycerides All adults At least every 5 years HIV All men At routine exams ... Diet and exercise Adults who are overweight or obese When diagnosed and at routine exams ... screening tests;preventive medicine;immunizations;men's health

Diabetes mellitus, type 2 Adults who have no symptoms and are overweight or obese and have one or ... and exercise Adults who are overweight or obese When diagnosed and at routine exams ... screening tests;preventive exam;preventive medicine;men's health;wellness exam;health counseling;health screening

. Adrenal Cancer: Overview What is adrenal cancer? Cancer starts when cells change (mutate) and grow ... will ask you about your health history, your symptoms, risk factors, and family history of disease

MenACWY, MenB and Teens ... , and young adults: MenACWY and MenB. Meningococcal Vaccine for Teens Meningococcal vaccine is a ... 16 years old. Teens and young adults age 16 through 23 years may choose to get a MenB vaccine after ... meningococcal conjugate vaccine;meningitis;meningococcal disease;bacterial infection;vaccines;preventive medicine;adolescent health;75;MenB;MenACWY