- 21. Choosing a School
- (School)
- ... aide? Does the school have a clinic? A dental screening program? What is the school's policy in creating a healthy environment? Is it striving to become a model as a health-promoting institution? Before- ...
- 22. Uterine fibroids
- (Uterine fibroids)
- ... Your doctor may discover fibroids incidentally during a pelvic exam or prenatal ultrasound. In general, uterine fibroids seldom require treatment. Medical therapy and surgical procedures can shrink or ...
- 23. Multiple myeloma
- (Multiple myeloma)
- ... the surface of your bones and help prevent bone loss. Treatment with these drugs is associated with the risk of harm to the jawbone. If you're taking these medications, avoid dental procedures without ...
- 24. Mitral valve prolapse
- (Mitral valve prolapse)
- ... mitral valve prolapse take antibiotics before certain dental or medical procedures to prevent endocarditis, but not anymore. The American Heart Association advises that antibiotics aren't necessary in ...
- 25. Tooth loss: First aid
- (First Aid Manual)
- If a permanent tooth is knocked out, get emergency dental care. It's sometimes possible to successfully implant permanent teeth that have been knocked out, but only if you follow the steps below immediately ...
- 26. Poisoning: First aid
- (First Aid Manual)
- ... suspected poison is a household cleaner or other chemical, read the label and follow instructions for accidental poisoning. If the product is toxic, the label will likely advise you to call the poison ...
- 27. Reactive attachment disorder
- (Reactive attachment disorder)
- ... practices can be psychologically and physically damaging and have led to accidental deaths. Some unproven treatments for reactive attachment disorder include: Re-parenting, rebirthing Tightly wrapping, ...
- 28. Brain AVM (arteriovenous malformation)
- (Brain AVM (arteriovenous malformation))
- ... history. Cases of AVMs in families have been reported, but it's unclear if there's a certain genetic factor or if the cases are only coincidental. It's also possible to inherit other medical conditions ...
- 29. Wheat allergy
- (Wheat allergy)
- ... allergic reactions when you accidentally eat wheat. Wheat allergy may sometimes be confused with celiac disease, but these conditions are different. A wheat allergy generates an allergy-causing antibody ...
- 30. Pet allergy
- (Pet allergy)
- ... if you can't tolerate corticosteroid nasal sprays or an antihistamine nasal spray. Possible side effects include headache. Less common side effects include abdominal pain, cough, dental pain and dizziness. ...
- 31. Peanut allergy
- (Peanut allergy)
- ... of steps to prevent accidental exposure. Anaphylaxis. Children and adults who've had a severe peanut allergy are especially at risk of having this life-threatening reaction. To get the most from ...
- 32. Latex allergy
- (Latex allergy)
- ... transmission, but they can be more expensive. Carry nonlatex gloves. You'll have them available in case of a medical or dental emergency. Avoid inhaling latex. Stay away from areas of your workplace ...
- 33. Dust mite allergy
- (Dust mite allergy)
- ... (Singulair). Possible side effects include headache. Less common side effects include abdominal pain, cough, dental pain and dizziness. Other therapies Immunotherapy, a series of allergy shots, ...
- 34. Alcohol poisoning
- (Alcohol poisoning)
- ... accidentally or intentionally drink household products that contain alcohol. A person with alcohol poisoning needs immediate medical attention. If you suspect someone has alcohol poisoning, call for ...
- 35. Acute liver failure
- (Acute liver failure)
- ... is also available for hepatitis A. Avoid contact with other people's blood and body fluids. Hepatitis viruses can be spread by accidental needle sticks or improper cleanup of blood or body fluids. It's ...
- 36. Hepatitis C Test
- (STD Combo Pack)
- ... is accidentally exposed to blood that is infected with hepatitis C. Experts are not sure if you can get hepatitis C through sexual contact. If there is a risk of getting the virus through sexual contact, ...
- 37. New York Dental Clinic
- (Shanghai International Hospital)
- The founding dentists at New York Dental Clinic are two distinguished and respectable dental professionals – Dr. Alex Chou (Specialist in Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry) and Dr. Sheila So (Specialist in ...
- 38. AWARE™ HIV-1/2 OMT
- (HIV Rapid Test)
- ... agents Eliminates risk of HIV infection of healthcare workers through accidental lancet/needle stick injuries Eliminates risk of HIV infection of patients through lancet/needle reuse Reduces disposal ...
- 39. Ways to Keep Your Child Healthy in Shanghai
- (First Aid Shanghai)
- ... Start dental visits at age three; then twice a year for a check-up and cleaning. Using a soft toothbrush, help your child brush for two minutes twice a day, including right before bed. ...
