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- Stem cells: What they are and what they do - Mayo Clinic
Get answers about where stem cells come from, why they're important for understanding and treating disease, and how they are used
- Lidocaine (topical application route) - Mayo Clinic
Description Lidocaine topical jelly or ointment is used on different parts of the body to cause numbness or loss of feeling for patients having certain medical procedures It is also used to relieve pain and itching caused by conditions such as sunburn or other minor burns, insect bites or stings, poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, minor cuts, or scratches Xylocaine® jelly is used to
- Domestic violence against women: Recognize patterns, seek help
Domestic violence also is called intimate partner violence This type of violence can take many forms, including emotional, sexual and physical abuse, stalking, and threats of abuse Domestic violence can happen to anyone But it's most often directed toward women Domestic violence can happen in heterosexual and same-sex relationships
- Bupropion (oral route) - Mayo Clinic
Description Bupropion is used to treat major depressive disorder (MDD) and to prevent seasonal affective disorder (SAD), which is sometimes called autumn-winter seasonal depression It is also used as part of a support program to help people stop smoking Bupropion is sold under different brand names If you are already taking medicine for depression or to help you stop smoking, discuss this
- Fetal development: The first trimester - Mayo Clinic
Fetal development starts soon after conception Find out how your baby grows and develops during the first trimester By Mayo Clinic Staff
- Birth control options: Things to consider - Mayo Clinic
Do these methods work with my religious beliefs or cultural practices? Some religions and cultures don't accept some forms of birth control Weigh the pros and cons of a birth control method against your own beliefs
- Metoprolol (oral route) - Mayo Clinic
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of metoprolol in the elderly However, elderly patients are more likely to have age-related liver, kidney, or heart problems, which may require caution and an adjustment in the dose for patients receiving metoprolol
- Living wills and advance directives for medical decisions
Living wills and other advance directives describe your treatment preferences in end-of-life situations when you can't speak for yourself
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