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Infection Control

Every year, lives are lost because of the spread of infections in hospitals. Health care workers can take steps to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. These steps are part of infection control.

Proper hand washing is the most effective way to prevent the spread of infections in hospitals. If you are a patient, don't be afraid to remind friends, family and health care providers to wash their hands before getting close to you.

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  1. Infection Control (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... infectious diseases. These steps are part of infection control. Proper hand washing is the most effective way ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/infectioncontrol.html - Health Topics
  2. Urinary Incontinence (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... Urinary incontinence (UI) is the loss of bladder control, or being unable to control urination. It is a common condition. It can ... older, it may be because of a bladder control problem. This problem could be caused by slow ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/urinaryincontinence.html - Health Topics
  3. Birth Control (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is birth control? Birth control, also known as contraception, is the use of medicines, devices, or surgery to prevent pregnancy. There are many different types. Some ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/birthcontrol.html - Health Topics
  4. Weight Control (National Library of Medicine)  
    Why is weight control important? If you are struggling with your weight, you are not alone. In the United States, more than 70 ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/weightcontrol.html - Health Topics
  5. How do genes control the growth and division of cells?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    A variety of genes are involved in the control of cell growth and division. The cell replicates ... as cancer. When the cell cycle proceeds without control, cells can divide without order and accumulate genetic ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../howgeneswork/genesanddivision - Genetics
  6. COPD - control drugs 
    Control medicines for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are drugs you take to control or prevent symptoms of COPD. You must use ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000025.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Asthma - control drugs 
    Control medicines for asthma are medicines you take to control your asthma symptoms. You must use these medicines ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000005.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Managing your blood sugar 
    When you have diabetes, you should have good control of your blood sugar (glucose). If your blood ... t work, to keep your blood sugar under control. Write down: The time of day Your blood ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000086.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Birth control pills 
    Birth control pills (BCPs) contain man-made forms of 2 hormones called estrogen and progestin. These hormones are made ... after a woman stops using most hormonal birth control methods.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007460.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Asthma control drugs (image) 
    Control drugs for asthma must be taken every day in order for them to work. You may ... Control drugs for asthma must be taken every day in order for them to work. You may ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientimages/000260.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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