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Going through Menopause and No Longer Enjoy Sex? 2 Possible Causes and What to Do

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If you are going through menopause, your body is going through many changes. One of these changes is your sexual health. Menopause can cause you to no longer enjoy sex and cause your libido to drop drastically. Fortunately, you and your partner can have a better sex life if you understand the potential causes and some of your options.  Vaginal Looseness When you were younger, your vaginal walls were tighter which can help you enjoy sex.

20 October 2020

Why You Should Talk to Your Doctor about Cyberknife Radiation Treatment

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If you have been diagnosed with prostate cancer, you might be really nervous and afraid about your future. Ideally, you are probably hoping that your healthcare team can assist you with the right medical treatments. You might have already talked to your doctor about a few treatment options, but if you haven't yet talked to your doctor about cyberknife radiation treatment, then you might be missing something. These are some of the reasons why you might want to talk to your doctor about cyberknife radiation treatment for prostate cancer.

17 September 2020

What Is Clinical Monitoring, And Why Is It Important?

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If you are following the news about clinical trials for the various coronavirus vaccines being tested, then you may be wondering how these are carried out. One important part of the process of developing new vaccines, along with other medications, is the clinical monitoring of those acting as guinea-pigs. For Health And Safety Clinical monitoring is the process in which those testing the medications being developed (or, acting as placebo-testers) are monitored as to their health and physical developments as the trial continues.

17 August 2020

USCG Standard Requirements For Lifeboat First Aid Kits

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To have a first aid kit that is approved by the coast guard, it will need to meet the USCG Standard 160.041. This standard has several requirements. Individual Cartons The first aid kit must consist of individual cartons. Each of the cartons need to be labeled to determine what is in the carton, the size of the contents of the carton, how the contents should be used, and any State or Federal requirements.

31 October 2019

Six Mistakes To Avoid To Make Your Child's Immunizations More Comfortable

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Although children might not enjoy undergoing vaccination, it's important to realize as a parent that child vaccinations are essential for ensuring the continued health of your child. Fortunately, you can make vaccinations more comfortable for your child by avoiding mistakes that can make vaccines scary or uncomfortable for kids. The following are six mistakes to avoid to make your child's immunizations more comfortable: Being uninformed yourself going into things If you are thoroughly informed and you can answer all your child's questions in detail, your child will have more confidence going into things.

2 August 2019

Non-Invasive Treatments For Osteoarthritis

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Osteoarthritis can be a disabling disease, which causes pain, inflammation, limited mobility, and a diminished range of motion of a joint. While an invasive procedure may be in your future, your orthopaedic surgeon may recommend non-invasive, conservative treatments to treat your arthritis, saving surgery as a last resort. Surgery, however, may be the only permanent solution to your pain and swelling. Here are some non-invasive treatments for osteoarthritis, and why your surgeon may recommend them:

27 June 2019

Tips To Help Your Kid Avoid School Absences Next School Year

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How many days of school did your kids miss this year? Unfortunately, many kids miss a lot of school because they get sick, or to go to doctor and dentist appointments. Here, you'll find a few tips that'll help to prepare your family for the next school year. With some changes and planning, you may be able to reduce the number of days your kids miss from school. Use Summer's Freedom

22 May 2019

The Symptoms Of BPH And Signs Of Complications

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Benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH, is commonly called an enlarged prostate. The prostate continues to grow throughout a man's life, so this is a common condition in older men. It doesn't cause prostate cancer, but it can occur along with cancer. The symptoms you might have can be mild or severe, but even if they're mild, you should discuss them with your doctor. BPH causes symptoms in two main ways. Since the prostate grows larger, it presses against the urinary tract and causes an obstruction that interferes with normal urine flow.

22 April 2019

Cranial Nerve Problems Associated With Dental Infections

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If you develop an infected tooth, you might experience a throbbing toothache, swollen gums, sensitivity when eating hot or cold foods and beverages, and in some cases, chills, fever, and body aches. While these are some of the most common symptoms of dental infections, you may experience those associated with your cranial nerves. Here are some cranial nerve problems that may be associated with a severely infected tooth, or dental abscess, and why you may need to see a brain specialist:

6 March 2019

3 Ways To Treat Gingivitis

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Gum disease, also called gingivitis, involves the inflammation of your gums, and in the more severe and advanced cases, it also involves your gums pulling away from your teeth and pockets of bacteria developing in the area around the bottom of your teeth. If you think that you have gingivitis, you should see your dentist as soon as possible and do what you can to start treating it. There are a number of things that you can do to help treat your gum disease.

15 January 2019