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Adult protective underwear may be helpful for a person who has incontinence. A person who has incontinence has trouble controlling urine or stool. This underwear helps absorb urine and catch stool. There are different types of adult underwear. A...
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What is neutropenia? Neutropenia (say "noo-truh-PEE-nee-uh") means that your blood has too few white blood cells called neutrophils. White blood cells are an important part of your body's immune system. Neutrophils help protect your body from infection by killing bacteria. What causes it? Neutropenia is often caused by...
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People sometimes have to stay in bed for long periods of time. And they may not be able to move themselves into different positions. It's very important that a person changes positions. Lying in one position for a long time can cause pressure injuries (also called pressure sores). Pressure injuries...
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The groin area needs careful cleaning to prevent rashes and infections. Rashes are most likely to form in moist areas where skin touches skin, such as the folds of the groin and on the chest and stomach. For a larger-sized person, other areas of concern are the folds on the...
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Watch this video to learn how atrial fibrillation affected three people's lives and how each one found a way to manage it.
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Getting better after a stroke takes patience and effort. See how others found inspiration to keep going.
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Get help thinking about ways to stay positive and hopeful after a stroke.
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A shower can increase a person's sense of comfort and well-being. And it's also a good time to check their skin for sores or rashes. How often a person bathes can depend on their condition and their wishes. If you can, try to let the person choose when they bathe.
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The implant is used to prevent pregnancy. It's a thin rod about the size of a matchstick that is inserted under the skin (subdermal) on the inside of your upper arm. The implant releases the hormone progestin to prevent pregnancy. Progestin...