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Preventing Chronic Disease | Understanding and Use of Nicotine Replacement Therapy and Nonpharmacologic Smoking Cessation Strategies Among Chinese and Vietnamese Smokers and Their Families - CDC

nicotine  disease  chronic  families  smoking  CDC  among  therapy  cessation  smokers  their  strategies  understanding  replacement  nonpharmacologic  chinese  vietnamese  smoking cessation  asian american  Preventing Chronic Disease 

Population-based studies have reported high rates of smoking prevalence among Chinese and Vietnamese American men. Although nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) is effective, recommended, and accessible without prescription, these populations underuse NRT for smoking cessation. The aim of this study was to assess understanding and use of NRT and nonpharmacologic treatments among Chinese and Vietnamese American male smokers and their families.

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CDC

Keeping Backyard Poultry | CDC Features

poultry  salmonella  bacteria  germs  backyard  CDC Features  chickens  ducks  geese  coops  chicks  ducklings  flock 

Live poultry, such as chickens, ducks, geese, and turkeys, often carry harmful germs called Salmonella. After you touch a bird, or anything in the area where they live and roam, wash your hands so you don't get sick!

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NHLBI

Insomnia - Treatment

insomnia  sleep  sleep disorders  tiredness  healthy sleep habits  insomnia treatment 

Lifestyle changes can often help improve short-term insomnia. A type of counseling called cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia is usually the first treatment recommended for chronic insomnia. Several medicines can also help manage insomnia and help you have a regular sleep schedule. You may need to visit a doctor who specializes in treating sleep problems.

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NHLBI

High Blood Cholesterol: Treatment

hypercholesterolemia 

High blood cholesterol is treated with heart-healthy lifestyle changes and medicines to control or lower your high blood cholesterol. Lipoprotein apheresis is a procedure that can be used to treat familial hypercholesterolemia.

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NHLBI

Defibrillators - Living With

Automated External Defibrillator (AED)  Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD)  Wearable Cardioverter Defibrillator (WCD) 

After sudden cardiac arrest, surgery to implant an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD), or a fitting for a wearable cardioverter defibrillator (WCD), you will need regular visits with your doctor to check your condition, the device, or any medicines you are taking. You can get an ID card with information about your device to keep with you. It can be helpful in an emergency, to show airport security, or for medical personnel who need to know more about your device. If you have an ICD, be aware of the signs of complications with your device.

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CDC

Early Identification and Linkage to Care of Persons withChronic Hepatitis B Virus Infection - Three U.S. Sites,2012-2014

US  hepatitis  virus  care  persons  infection  sites  identification  linkage  withchronic  three 

Geoff A. Beckett, MPH1, Gilberto Ramirez, MBA1, Aaron Vanderhoff2, Kim Nichols, ScM2, Sara M. Chute, MPP3, David L.

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NCI

Skin Cancer Prevention (PDQ®)–Patient Version

cancer  prevention  skin  patient  version  skin cancer  cancer prevention 

Skin cancer prevention approaches include avoiding risk factors like ultraviolet radiation that comes from the sun, sun lamps, and tanning beds. Learn more about the risks and possible protective factors for skin cancer in this expert-reviewed summary.

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CDC

Rubella and Congenital Rubella Syndrome Control andElimination - Global Progress, 2000-2012

global  control  progress  rubella  congenital  syndrome 

Persons using assistive technology might not be able to fully access information in this file. For assistance, please send e-mail to: mmwrq@cdc.gov.

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NCI

Cancell/Cantron/Protocel (PDQ®)–Patient Version

patient  version  cancellcantronprotocel  Cancell 

Cancell is a liquid mixture long promoted as a treatment for people with cancer and other diseases; Cantron and Protocel are said to be similar. None of the common chemicals in these products are known to be effective in treating any type of cancer. Learn more in this expert-reviewed summary.

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NCI

Gonzalez Regimen (PDQ®)–Patient Version

patient  version  gonzalez  regimen  Gonzalez regimen 

The Gonzalez regimen is a complex treatment plan based on the role of enzymes, vitamins, minerals, and other dietary factors. The US Food and Drug Administration has not approved the Gonzalez regimen or any of its components as a cancer treatment. Learn more in this expert-reviewed summary.

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