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change. Getting help now can add life to your years and years to your life. Understanding the biology ... picture. Request a drug review. Ask your provider or pharmacist to check all your prescriptions ... seniors; overdose; prescription drugs;

Getting Your Home Ready for a Newborn Baby ... getting caught on them. The head and footboards should have no cutouts. Cutouts might let the ... hand on your baby at all times. Never leave your child unattended on the changing table, even ... newborn care;newborn preparations;P02703

Home Environment, Safety ... tub. __ Store all prescription and over-the-counter medicines in original containers and in a safe ... Home safety is important when you're caring for an ill, aging, or disabled person. Use this ... home safety;home safety checklist;P00601;fall prevention;carbon monoxide detectors;smoke detectors

healthcare providers which medicines you take. This includes all prescriptions and any over-the-counter ... up-to-date list of every medicine you take. This includes prescription and over-the-counter ... medicine;health care providers;prescriptions;over the counter drugs;supplements;herbs;pillbox;side effects;DM250

conditions, too. It may also improve the look of skin, reducing dark circles, scars, and wrinkles ... provider what medicines you take. Include both prescription and over-the-counter medicines. Also

pills to get high. In fact, prescription medicine abuse is common in all parts of our society. It ranges ... in combinations. Many teens don't know that getting prescription pills online or on the street

hand. A local anesthetic will also be injected into the skin and muscle around the surgical site to ... likely have: A pulse oximeter. This is a small device put on the end of your finger. This measures ... 40003;anesthesia;monitored anesthesia care;mac

*Medicine Disposal Safety ... medicines for later use. You might get confused and take the wrong one or the wrong dose. And ... bag. Put the container in your trash at home. Remove all personal information on the ... 60088;take-back day;DEA;expired medicine;unused medicine;Safe Disposal of Unused Prescription ... Medicines;medicine safety;safe to flush;medication disposal;community take-back program

safety measures to not get an infection when in the hospital. Doing so can help keep you and your family ... Hospital Take an active part in your care decisions while you are in the hospital. Also take extra ... 4222;hospital safety

How you slept last night affects more than your mood or the dark circles under your eyes. If you ... affects more than your mood or the dark circles under your eyes. If you have chronic obstructive

Hazardous Substances on the Job ... poisonings, chemical burns, or suffocation. Read on to learn about the safety steps that can ... (OSHA) requires your employer to have a sheet for each chemical in use. Get the facts. OSHA ... hazardous chemicals;hazardous chemicals safety;chemical use;chemicals;hazardous chemical rules

*Ladder Safety at Work ... chances of being hurt. Here's how to stay safe. Ladder Safety on the Job Falls happen when you ... something under the legs. And be careful not to overreach. This can shift your center of gravity and ... 85655;Preventing falls on the job;Ladder safety

pharmacist know all of the current OTC and prescription medicines you use so they can give you ... the medicines they take interact with each other. This might be between prescription and over-the ... medication; medication use; OTC; OTC medications; medication safety; prescriptions; drug interactions;

All About the Ear, Nose, and Throat ... Read on for a detailed look at the parts that make up the ear, nose, and throat. Ear, Nose, and ... Throat Facts What is the ear? The ear is the organ of hearing and balance. The ear is made up of

not putting weight or pressure on the implant site. Following all radiation safety measures you ... depending on the type of cancer Permanent brachytherapy. Implants remain in your body the rest of

*Surgical Safety ... knowledge can give you peace of mind. Not only that, it can help you make sure you get the best care ... tell you, ask questions, and help ensure that things go smoothly. They can help you get the care ... 40390;maximizing surgical safety;surgical safety;surgery advocate;surgery preparation;surgery, postop

Follow the steps in this video when you need to get out of bed if you have back pain. How to Get ... stomach muscles to keep your back from arching. Put your hands on the bed in front of you. Push your ... Back pain; getting out of bed; getting out of bed with back pain; back safety; spine; spine safety; lower back pain

Using Transcatheter Dilation to Fix Coarctation of the Aorta ... how to get ready for your procedure. Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you ... leaking from the puncture site Fever Back pain Follow all of your healthcare provider’s ... 323;transcatheter dilation;abnormal narrowing of the aorta;Turner syndrome;Coarctation of the aorta

Prescription and OTC Medicines: Use Them Wisely ... monitoring. And make sure you get the monitoring you need. Prescription medicines aren’t the only ... prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) remedies that can make you feel better and improve your health ... prescription drugs;over the counter (OTC) drugs;side;supplements;4043

easy is the way to begin to make exercising part of your life. Getting Started with Exercise ... Getting started is easier than you think. Simple and small movements can get you started on a regular ... 84706; diabetes: getting started with exercise; diabetes, exercise, getting started; exercise, diabetes, getting started