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Planning For Successful Post-Hip Rehab
If you're planning to have a hip replacement procedure in the near future, you may be excited at the prospect of increasing your mobility while decreasing your chronic joint pain. However, much of what goes into a positive joint replacement experience will depend on your post-op rehab, including physical therapy and adherence to your surgeon's instructions. Read on to learn more about some of the ways you can set yourself up for success.
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5 Reasons To Consider Using A Family Doctor
Family doctors may seem like they are not as important as they were in the past. This is partly due to the proliferation of specialists. But there is still an important place for a family doctor, and you should consider using one. The following are a few reasons for this. 1. They treat your entire family There are general practitioners in the medical field. Often called doctors of internal medicine, they treat adults.
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What Is Stem Cell Therapy?
Have you ever heard the term stem cell therapy but really have no idea what it is? If so, you're certainly not alone. Compared to other types of research in the medical field, this type of therapy is relatively new. Stem cells were first discovered in 1978, but it wasn't until 1998 that scientists were able to obtain stem cells from human embryos. Before this, they were only able to get them from mice, hamsters, and primates.
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A Man And Cannot Reach A Full Erection? 2 Treatment Options To Choose From
If you are a man and cannot reach a full erection during sex, your spouse is likely complaining about this. This may also end up putting a lot of stress on your relationships. This problem is known as erectile dysfunction, which can be treated in many ways, two of which are listed below. You can then get the treatment you need to get your sex life back to normal. Implanting a Penile Prosthesis
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Selecting The Right Rehab To Visit: Understanding The Types Of Facilities And Programs Offered
If you have an addiction, it may have all started with prescription medication. If you were injured, in a lot of pain, and struggling to make it through each day without feeling completely miserable because of the pain associated with your injuries, a doctor may have prescribed medication that became habit-forming and addicting to you. When you were no longer able to get the medication, you may have resorted to street drugs to make you feel a certain way because you felt like you could not do without the drugs in your system.
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3 Things To Know Before Undergoing Laser Hair Removal
Shaving, waxing, and tweezing are the most common methods of removing unwanted hair. Not only are they simple options, but they can also be used on most body parts, including the legs, underarms, bikini area, back, and even face. Of course, the hair will grow back rather quickly, so you will need to constantly use your preferred hair removal method. Laser hair removal is a possible alternative, but most people do not really understand this treatment option.
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How To Avoid Injuries While Playing Tennis
Tennis can be a very fun way to exercise and lose weight. As with any physical activity, however, you may risk suffering a sports injury if you aren't careful. While there are many treatments for common tennis injuries, you are best off avoiding these injuries in the first place. Tennis Elbow One of the most common injuries resulting from tennis is tennis elbow. While many activities unrelated to tennis can cause tennis elbow, tennis can definitely lead to this disorder.
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Planning On Enrolling In Med School? Why You Need To Start With An Online MCAT Test Prep Course
If you're planning on going to med school, you'll need to pass the MCAT. To do that, you'll need to spend some quality time preparing for the test itself. The MCAT isn't something you can take on the spur of the moment, or without preparation, and expect to pass with a high score. You're going to be applying for med school with a lot of other people. To make sure you get chosen ahead of them, you're going to need a high MCAT score.
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Plan An Intervention For A Loved One Who Is Addicted To Food
When many people think about hosting an intervention for someone who is struggling with addiction, they picture a scenario in which the individual is addicted to drugs or alcohol. One of the useful things about the addiction process is that it can compel anyone with any type of addiction to get professional help. Perhaps you know someone who doesn't use drugs or alcohol but has an addiction to food. A food addiction might not initially seem as serious as a drug or alcohol addiction, but it can be highly disruptive to the person's life and threaten his or her health.
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The Benefits of Having Ultrasound Tests During Pregnancy
The radiology department at your hospital or medical clinic has several options for taking images of your body. The ultrasound is one example. Ultrasounds are used to examine many parts of the body including the heart, liver, kidneys, eyes, and bladder. Another common use for ultrasound imaging is for monitoring the growth and development of your baby when you're pregnant. These are reasons why an ultrasound is useful during pregnancy.
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