- 1. Knee pain
- (Knee pain)
- ... in people who play basketball or go downhill skiing, because it's linked to sudden changes in direction. Torn meniscus. The meniscus is formed of tough, rubbery cartilage and acts as a shock absorber ...
- 2. Herniated disk
- (Herniated disk)
- A herniated disk refers to a problem with one of the rubbery cushions (disks) between the individual bones (vertebrae) that stack up to make your spine. A spinal disk is a little like a jelly donut, ...
- 3. Broken ribs
- (Broken ribs)
- ... of household falls. Remove clutter from your floors and clean spills promptly, use a rubber mat in the shower, keep your home well lit, and put skid-proof backing on carpets and area rugs. Decrease ...
- 4. Lesbian and Bisexual Health Fact Sheet
- (Lesbian and Bisexual Women)
- ... Get enough calcium and vitamin D each day Reduce your chances of falling by making your home safer. For example, use a rubber bathmat in the shower or tub and keep your floors free ...
- 5. What is an Endodontist?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... hollowed out and all the pulp and the nerves will be removed. The hole is then filled with a rubber-like substance. Teeth that are fully developed do not need their pulp. After the root canal is completed, ...
- 6. What Happens During a Root Canal in Shanghai?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... for most people. The dentist will then place what is called a “rubber dam” around the tooth. This is done to prevent saliva from entering the tooth. Saliva contains bacteria so it needs to be kept out. ...
- 7. What is a Root Canal in Shanghai?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... of the caries or fracture. Isolation of the treatment area with a rubber dam kit. This procedure helps in the ease of procedure and prevents any mixing of saliva with the fluid from the motor. A ...
- 8. Back pain
- (Back pain)
- ... assess your ability to sit, stand, walk and lift your legs May also test your reflexes with a rubber reflex hammer These assessments help determine where the pain comes from, how much you can move ...
- 9. Eating Out Without Reservations
- (Nutrition & Fitness)
- ... peacefully pass the time—especially if they’re ones your child has not seen before. For babies, this may be as easy as supplying a rattle or rubber-tipped spoon, while for older children, a piece of paper ...
- 10. Athlete's foot
- (Athlete's foot)
- ... socks and stockings regularly. If your feet sweat a lot, change your socks twice a day. Wear light, well-ventilated shoes. Avoid shoes made of synthetic material, such as vinyl or rubber. Alternate ...
- 11. Occupational asthma
- (Occupational asthma)
- ... and flour conditioners. Metals, particularly platinum, chromium and nickel sulfate. Plant substances, including proteins found in natural rubber latex, flour, cereals, cotton, flax, hemp, rye, wheat ...
- 12. Anhidrosis
- (Anhidrosis)
- ... burning sensation during the test. Silastic sweat imprint. This test measures the size distribution of perspiration by taking an imprint of drops of sweat in a rubbery material (Silastic). As in the ...
- 13. Brain aneurysm
- (Brain aneurysm)
- ... silicone rubber tube (shunt) and a valve — that creates a drainage channel starting in your brain and ending in your abdominal cavity. Rehabilitative therapy. Damage to the brain from a subarachnoid ...
- 14. Mold allergy
- (Mold allergy)
- ... of water, or a commercially available mold-cleaning product. If you have to clean up the mold yourself, be sure to wear long rubber gloves, safety goggles and a mask to limit your exposure to the mold. ...
- 15. Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease
- (Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease)
- ... buttons or writing, can become difficult. Occupational therapy can help you deal with such challenges through the use of assistive devices, such as special rubber grips on doorknobs or clothing with snaps ...
- 16. Hearing loss
- (Hearing loss)
- ... made of plastic or rubber also can effectively protect your ears from damaging noise. Have your hearing tested. Consider regular hearing tests if you work in a noisy environment. Regular testing of your ...
- 17. Nail fungus
- (Nail fungus)
- ... spray or powder. Spray or sprinkle your feet and the insides of your shoes. Wear rubber gloves. This protects your hands from overexposure to water. Between uses, turn the rubber gloves inside ...
- 18. Are lesbians or other women who have sex with women at risk for HIV?
- (HIV Transmission)
- ... during oral sex have been evaluated as effective by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). However, natural rubber latex sheets, dental dams, cut open condoms, or plastic wrap may offer some protection ...
- 19. Can I get HIV from oral sex?
- (HIV Transmission)
- ... female can be used. If you choose to have oral sex, and your partner is female, use a latex barrier (such as a natural rubber latex sheet, a dental dam, or a cut-open condom that makes a square) ...
