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How to Help Uninsured Patients Access Medical Care

WEBHSN is commonly known as "free care." Patients with an income 0-200% FPL are eligible for full Health Safety Net and those with an income150%-300% FPL are eligible for …

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Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)

WEBVertigo is the sudden sensation that you are unsteady or that your surroundings are moving. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (also called BPPV) is the most common kind of …

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Smoking, Vaping, and COVID-19: About the Connection and How …

WEBTobacco use increases levels of angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2).ACE2 is an enzyme that helps the COVID-19 virus attach to cells in the lung once it enters the …

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Menopause and Hormones: The Pros and Cons

WEBA hormone is a chemical substance naturally made by your body. Hormones control different body functions. During menopause, the levels of reproductive hormones …

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Trans-thoracic Echocardiogram with "bubble study"

WEBA "bubble study" is an additional part of the basic echo exam. It involves an injection through an arm vein of sterile salt water by a nurse or doctor. This will help the …

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Activities and Exercises for Spinal Stenosis or Low Back Arthritis

WEBThis document is designed to be given to patients, and contains information about Exercises for spinal stenosis.

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Health Safety Net: Help with Your Medical Bills

WEBThe Health Safety Net (HSN) is a program for Massachusetts residents who are not eligible for health insurance or can't afford to buy it. The goal of the Health Safety Net is to …

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Dietary Supplements: What You Need to Know

WEBDietary supplements can have side effects, just like all medicines. They can also affect the way other medicines act in your body. It is important to read labels and understand safe …

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Patient Information --Night cramps

WEBHealth information, based on the best available evidence, recommended by MGB HealthCare

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Eye Care: Free or Low-Cost Options

WEBCommonwealth Care This health insurance plan is for low- and moderate-income Massachusetts residents. It covers eye exams and eyeglasses. It may cover other vision …

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DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) Diet

WEBResearch has shown the DASH plan and limiting sodium can lower blood pressure even more than each individually.It is recommended that you consume less than 2,300 mg of …

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HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)

WEBHIV: PrEP will only work if you are HIV-negative. Pregnancy (if you are a woman of child-bearing age) If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you should talk to your doctors about …

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What You Need to Know About Non-gonococcal Urethritis

WEBThis document is designed to be given to patients, and contains information about non-gonococcal urethritis.

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Exercising Your Pelvic Muscles: Kegel Exercises

WEBLife's events, like pregnancy, childbirth, and being overweight, can weaken pelvic muscles. These muscles prevent leaking of urine and stool. Pelvic floor muscles are just like other …

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Telogen Effluvium (Hair Loss)

WEBTelogen effluvium is a common hair loss condition that follows a period of intense stress. Although the hair loss can be concerning, it will stop after 3-4 months and hair will start …

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Erectile Dysfunction: What You Need to Know

WEBMany factors, including medical conditions, age, and medications, can lead to erectile dysfunction. Treatment includes lifestyle changes, medications, and controlling medical …

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Heat: Staying Safe When It's Hot Outside

WEBThe World Health Organization indicates that heat waves are among the most dangerous of natural hazards. They rarely receive the attention they deserve because related death …

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