Preventing Sentence Examples

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  • Preventing Destiny from crawling out of the bed wasn't easy.

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  • He gripped her waist with his hands, preventing her from getting an inch closer or further away.

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  • No means are known so far for preventing this great waste.

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  • In return for Russia's service in preventing the aid of Austria from being given to France, Gorchakov looked to Bismarck for diplomatic support in the Eastern Question, and he received an instalment of the expected support when he successfully denounced the Black Sea clauses of the treaty of Paris.

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  • The dissensions which broke out among them within a few months of the accession of their party to power never afterwards disappeared, except at rare moments when it became necessary to unite in preventing the return of the Conservatives.

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  • And he gives as a crowning instance that he exposed himself to the hatred of the informer Cyprianus by preventing the punishment of Albinus, a man of consular rank.

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  • The British government, desirous of preventing an Italo-Abyssinian conflict, which could but strengthen the position of the Mahdists, despatched Mr (afterwards Sir) Gerald Portal from Massawa on the 29th of October to mediate with the negus.

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  • With such subterranean pests little can be done beyond rolling the land to keep it firm, and thus preventing them from moving rapidly from plant to plant.

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  • A flow of oil may often be induced in a well which would otherwise require to be pumped, by preventing the escape of gas which issues with the oil, and causing its pressure to raise the oil.

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  • In the autumn of 1863 Banks organized a number of expeditions to Texas, chiefly for the purpose of preventing the French in Mexico from aiding the Confederates, and secured possession of the region near the mouths of the Nueces and the Rio Grande.

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  • There is no feasible method at present known of preventing the inclusion of the resin of the latex with the rubber during coagulation, and although the separation of the resin from the solid caoutchouc by means of solvents is possible, it is not practicable or profitable commercially.

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  • He carried on a successful warfare against the old combination laws that hampered workmen and favoured masters; he brought about the repeal of the laws prohibiting the export of machinery and of the act preventing workmen from going abroad.

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  • Perhaps the converse is more feasible in some circumstances - that is to say, preventing mosquitoes from having access to malarial persons, and so propagating the parasite in themsevles.

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  • In its action on the slave it marred in a great measure the happy effects of habitual industry by preventing the development of the sense of human dignity which lies at the foundation of morals.

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  • The system was soon adapted to police methods, as the immense value of being able to fix a person's identity was fully realized, both in preventing false personation and in bringing home to any one charged with an offence his responsibility for previous wrongdoing.

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  • By the modification of physical conditions on a national scale a prodigious advance was made in the art of preventing disease.

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  • Malatesta contributed to the defeat by preventing a simultaneous attack by the besieged.

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  • For more information, please see Preventing extremism Together.

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  • Preventing violent crimes and crimes against the weak usually take precedent over fraud and economic crimes.

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  • Education is an important part of preventing skin cancer and other types of sun damage, and sharing this information when children are young can only help to lower the incidence of these health issues.

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  • He was subsequently employed on various papal missions, especially to Germany, but was unsuccessful in preventing the German princes from making a truce with the reformers, or in checking to any extent the progress of the new doctrines.

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  • Toxins may thus become so closely keyed into their corresponding atom groups, as for instance in tetanus, that they are no longer free to combine with the antitoxin; or, again, an antitoxin injected before a toxin may anticipate it and, preventing its mischievous adhesion, dismiss it for excretion.

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  • Submarine activity in the open Mediterranean and Aegean had no small influence in determining the final abandonment of the Gallipoli enterprise and in preventing its resumption in the later stages of the war.

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  • These are probably important in checking overgrowth by encrusting organisms, and in particular by preventing larvae from fixing on the zoarium.

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  • All these plans failed at the critical moment, and the most effective work done by the order was in encouraging desertion from the Federal armies, preventing enlistments, and resisting the draft.

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  • Professions, such as the law or medicine, observe a code of etiquette, which the members must observe as protecting the dignity of the profession and preventing injury to its members.

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  • The effects of a bite by a poisonous snake upon a small mammal or bird are almost instantaneous, preventing its escape; and the snake swallows its victim at its leisure, sometimes hours after it has been killed.

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  • The king's sympathies lay with the more conservative section of his subjects, and for many years he was successful in preventing the Radicals from coming into office.

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  • Hull; some months earlier Lebedew had published in the Annalen der Physik a verification for metallic vanes so thin as to avoid the gasaction, by preventing the production of sensible difference of temperature between the two faces by the incident radiation.

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  • In 1901, however, a more serious effort was made to establish some kind of government in the southern province of Dutch New Guinea, at Merawkay, where a small Dutch-Indian garrison was stationed with the professed object of preventing raids by bands of savages into the British territory near by.

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  • The excuse for the Terror that followed was the imminent peril of France, menaced on the east by the advance of the armies of the Coalition, on the west by the Royalist insurrection of La Vendee, and the need for preventing at all costs the outbreak of another civil war.

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  • By forming the bottom of the mould of hoop iron placed on edge and closely packed, and the sides of sand, while the top was left open, Lord Rosse overcame this difficulty, and the hoop iron had the further advantage of allowing the gas developed during the cooling to escape, thus preventing the speculum from being full of pores and cavities.

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  • Minister of public works in the first Depretis cabinet of 1876, and minister of the interior in the Cairoli cabinet of 1878, he in the latter capacity drafted the franchise reform, but created dissatisfaction by the indecision of his administrative acts, particularly in regard to the Irredentist agitation, and by his theory of repressing and not in any way preventing crime, which led for a time to a perfect epidemic of murders.

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  • Pompey was satisfied by the ratification of his acts in Asia, and by the assignment of the Campanian state domains to his veterans, the capitalists (with whose interests Crassus was identified) had their bargain for the farming of the Asiatic revenues cancelled, Ptolemy Auletes received the confirmation of his title to the throne of Egypt (for a consideration amounting to i,50o,000), and a fresh act was passed for preventing extortion by provincial governors.

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  • He dedicated to his former chief a book (Jules Ferry, 1903), which is a valuable testimony to the efforts made by France to organize public education and found a colonial empire; but this fidelity also won him some enemies, who succeeded for some time in preventing him from becoming a member of the Institute.

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  • Another often successful method of preventing the onset of symptoms of poisoning is to administer small doses of ammonium carbonate with the drug, thereby neutralizing the iodic acid which is liberated in the stomach.

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  • The fleet was at once despatched to secure Liguria, and on the 14th of March Otho, undismayed by omens and prodigies, started northwards at the head of his troops in the hopes of preventing the entry of the Vitellian troops into Italy.

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  • In 1769 Pechlin sold the "Hats" as he had formerly sold the "Caps," and was largely instrumental in preventing the projected indispensable reform of the Swedish constitution.

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  • The national government, after reserving the mineral lands (1807) and attempting to lease them, concluded in 1847 to sell them, owing to the difficulty of preventing illegal entry and collecting royalties.

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  • At the beginning of that reign Malesherbes during his short ministry endeavoured to infuse some measure of justice into the system, and in March 1784 the baron de Breteuil, a minister of the king's household, addressed a circular to the intendants and the lieutenant of police with a view to preventing the crying abuses connected with the issue of lettres de cachet.

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  • Hence, moreover, a natural substance or body as an efficient cause or force causes an effect on another, not by propagating one eternal essence of a species into the matter of the other, but so far as we really understand force, by their reciprocally preventing one another from occupying the same place at the same moment on account of the mutual resistance of any two bodies.

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  • During the civil war he endeavoured to get Cicero to mediate between Caesar and Pompey, with the object of preventing him from definitely siding with the latter; and Cicero admits that he was dissuaded from doing so, against his better judgment.

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  • In 1881 Mr Blaine, then U.S. secretary of state, addressed an instruction to the ministers of the United States of America accredited to the various Central and South American nations, directing them to invite the governments of these countries to participate in a congress, to be held at Washington in 1882, " for the purpose of considering and discussing the methods of preventing war between the nations of America."

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  • The new Russian fleet did all that was required of it by preventing the Turks from relieving Azov by water; and on the 18th of July the fortress surrendered.

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  • Thus, where the judges who try an election petition report that there has been treating, undue influence, or any illegal practice by the candidate or his election agent, but that it was trivial, unimportant and of a limited character, and contrary to the orders and without the sanction or connivance of the candidate or his election agent, and that the candidate and his election agent took all reasonable means for preventing corrupt and illegal practices, and that the election was otherwise free from such practices on their part, the election will not be avoided.

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  • It is naturally the most efficient agent in relieving the discomfort or intolerable pain of photophobia; and it is the best means of breaking down adhesions of the iris, and of preventing prolapse of the iris after injuries to the cornea.

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  • About 1892 the idea occurred to him of using vacuum-jacketed vessels for the storage of liquid gases, and so efficient did this device prove in preventing the influx of external heat that it is found possible not only to preserve the liquids for comparatively long periods, but also to keep them so free from ebullition that examination of their optical properties becomes possible.

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  • This consists in the admission of air for the purpose of preventing stagnation of the atmosphere and for the regulation of temperature.

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  • For quick growing plants, however, as for example most annuals cultivated in pots, such as balsams, cockscombs, globe-amaranths and the like, for cucumbers, and for young soft-wooded plants generally, it is exceedingly useful, both by preventing the consolidation of the soil and as a manure.

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  • By crossing the tying material between the wire and the wood, however, and so preventing.

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  • The special conditions of the blast-furnace actually exaggerate the saving due to this widening of the available temperature-margin, and beyond this drying the blast does great good by preventing the serious irregularities in working the furnace caused by changes in the humidity of the air with varying weather.

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  • Manganese to the extent of 1.80% is desired as a means of preventing the resultant steel from being redshort, i.e.

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  • In making castings of steel this same difficulty arises; and much of the steel-founder's skill consists either in preventing these pipes, or in so placing them that they shall not occur in the finished casting, or at least not in a harmful position.

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  • But, because preventing blowholes increases the volume of the pipe, it is often better to allow them to form, but to control their position, so that they shall be deep-seated.

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  • In other cases tanks are fed from neighbouring streams, and the greatest ingenuity is displayed in preventing the precious water from going to waste.

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  • The Mainz Commission, though hampered by the jealousy of the governments (the king of Prussia refused to allow his subjects to be haled before it), was none the less effective enough in preventing all free expression of opinion; while at the universities the official curators kept Liberal enthusiasts in order.

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  • The maintenance within the empire of a system so artificial and so unsound, involved in foreign affairs the policy of preventing the success of any movements by which it Metter- might be threatened.

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  • For the time the latter was the only one available; but it proved invaluable, especially in Germany, in preventing any settlement, until Radetzky's victory of Novara had set free the army, and thus once more enabled Austria to back her policy by force.

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  • One of his first acts, after preventing the application of capital punishment to the ringleaders of the revolt, was to veto the project of protecting the khedive and his government by means of a Praetorian guard recruited from Asia Minor, Epirus, Austria and Switzerland, and to insist on the principle that Egypt must be governed in a truly liberal spirit.

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  • The introduction of English officials and English influence into all the administrative departments was resented by the native officials, and the action of the irrigation officers in preventing the customary abuses of the distribution of water was resented by the great landowners, who had been, from time immemorial, in the habit of taking as much as they wanted, to the detriment of the fellahin.

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  • What he chiefly objected to was direct interference in the provincial administration and the Relations native tribunals, and he succeeded for a time in between preventing such interference.

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  • Cable and Postal Censorship. - In addition to the Press Bureau, censorships of incoming and outgoing cables, letters and parcels, were established by the War Office at the commencement of the war with the three-fold object of preventing information of military value from reaching the enemy, of acquiring similar information for British purposes and of checking the dissemination of information likely to be useful to the enemy or prejudicial to the Allies.

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  • The rapidity with which walls, piles and pontoons - stone, wood and iron - become covered with marine plants is well known, while the discovery of some effective means of preventing the fouling of the bottoms of ships by the growth of algae would be hailed as a boon by shipowners.

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  • The Wheeling and Belmont Bridge Company (1849-1856), in which, as counsel for the state, he invoked successfully the aid of the Federal government in preventing the construction of a bridge over the Ohio river at Wheeling, Virginia (now West Virginia) - on the ground that the structure would interfere with the navigation of that stream by citizens of Pennsylvania.

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  • Throughout the war; Mr. Thomas, while securing large advances of wages for the railway servants, used his unique influence with them in composing disputes and preventing any stoppage which should interfere with national interests; and for this considerable service he was made a privy councillor in 1917.

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  • The process of liming, which originated at the time when the Dutch held a monopoly of the trade, was with the view of preventing the germination of the seeds, which were formerly immersed for three months in milk of lime for this purpose, and a preference is still manifested in some countries for nutmegs so prepared.

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  • Nor must it be overlooked that salt-cake must be made as long primary duty of preventing nuisance, but quite as much to showing manufacturers how to make the most of the acid formerly wasted in one shape or another.

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  • The intermediate layer of the salt solution, floating over the caustic soda solution, plays the part of a diaphragm, by preventing the chlorine evolved in the bell from acting on the sodium hydrate formed outside, and this solution offers much less resistance to the electric current than the ordinary diaphragms. This process therefore consumes less power than most others.

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  • Unable to induce Burr to avow Federalist principles, influential Federalists, in defiance of the constitution, contemplated the desperate alternafive of preventing an election, and appointing an extra-constitutional (Federalist) president pro tern pore.

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  • On discovering in 1863 that a French shipbuilder, with the connivance of Napoleon III., was constructing two formidable iron-clads and two corvettes for the use of the Confederacy, he devoted his energies to thwarting this scheme, and succeeded in preventing the delivery of all but one of these vessels to the Confederate agents.

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  • In 1479 he called a meeting of two burgesses from each "good city" of his realm to consider means for preventing the influx of foreign coin.

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  • The condition of central India continued to be disturbed, but Lord Minto succeeded in preventing any violent outbreaks without himself having recourse to the sword.

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  • The Austrian attempt to break through ended in definite failure, and even its secondary object, that of preventing the Italian offensive on the Isonzo, was not attained.

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  • During 1876-1880 new treaties were concluded with the chief tribes, and in 1881 the almany (or emir) of Futa Jallon placed his country under French protection, the French thus effectually preventing the junction, behind the coast lands, of the British colonies of the Gambia and Sierra Leone.

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  • In 1861 his intervention envenomed the Cavour-Garibaldi dispute, royal mediation alone preventing a duel between him and Garibaldi.

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  • Examples of dead-points, and of the means of preventing the inconvenience which they tend to occasion, will appear in the sequel.

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  • In this regard it is somewhat difficult to draw the line between that which is a rational and scientific method for preventing waste of good material and sophistication pure and simple.

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  • Bourne discusses the part which Polk took in preventing the complete absorption of Mexico.

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  • He again served in the Kentucky legislature (1808-1809), was chosen speaker of its lower house, and achieved distinction by preventing an intense and widespread anti-British feeling from excluding the common law from the Kentucky code.

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  • The web arrangement consists of a series the high over-feedboard, and the taking-off apparatus is automatic but on a different plan from that of the ordinary Wharfedale, the sheets being carried over tapes with the freshly-printed side uppermost, thus preventing smearing; they are then carried on to the heap or pile by the frame or long arms placed at the end of the machine.

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  • In 1842, when the Quintuple Treaty was negotiated by representatives of England, France, Prussia, Russia and Austria for the suppression of the slave trade by the exercise of the right of search, Cass attacked it in a pamphlet entitled" An Examination of the Questions now in Discussion between the American and British Government Concerning the Right of Search," and presented to the French government a formal memorial which was probably instrumental in preventing the ratification of the treaty by France.

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  • As the freshets begin to lessen and retire into the deeper channels, the currents form natural embankments on their edges, preventing the return of a small portion of water which is thus left stagnant on the sands, and exposed to the action of the sun's rays.

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  • A police system has been devised for the purpose of preventing evils and providing benefits.

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  • The first constables appointed were 3000 in number, who, when sworn in, enjoyed all the powers of the old constables under the common law, for preserving the peace, preventing robberies and other felonies, and apprehending offenders.

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  • There are two main classes of police functions recognized by law, the administrative and the judicial police, the former engaged in the daily maintenance of peace and order and so preventing offences, the latter in the investigation of crime and tracing offenders; but the duties are necessarily performed to a great extent by the same agents.

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  • Pain may be stopped by removing the cause of irritation, as, for example, by the extraction of a carious tooth or by rendering the nerveendings insensitive to irritation, as by the application of cocaine; by preventing its transmission along the spinal cord by antipyrin, phenacetin, acetanilide, cocaine, &c.; or by dulling the perceptive centre in the brain by means of opium or its alkaloids, by anaesthetics, and probably also, to a certain extent, by antipyrin and its congeners.

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  • By preventing fermentation in the intestine these also tend to prevent or check diarrhoea, and they may do good after the irritant has been removed by castor oil.

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  • Intrusive dikes - locally known as ironstone - by preventing erosion are often the cause of the flat-topped hills which are a common feature of the landscape.

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  • Under a Scots act of 1701 (c. 6) provision is made for preventing wrongous imprisonment and against undue delay in trials.

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  • This phenomenon follows injury to the phloem in the lower parts of the stem, preventing the downward flow of elaborated sap. The injury may be due to gnawing insects, and particularly to the fungus Corticium vagum, var.

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  • The skull has a remarkably narrow and pointed muzzle and much inflated auditory bullae; while the two halves of the lower jaw are firmly welded together at their junction, thus effectually preventing the scissor-like action of the lower incisors distinctive of Macropus and its immediate allies.

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  • Elam was alone left to be dealt with, and the last resources of the empire were therefore expended in preventing it from ever being again a thorn in the Assyrian side.

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  • Among the legislative measures of his administration may be mentioned the attempted modification of the slavery clause of the ordinance of 1787 by means of an indenture law - a policy which Harrison favoured; more effective land laws; and legislation for the more equitable treatment of the Indians and for preventing the sale of liquor to them.

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  • His principal works were Right Methods of Preventing Fires Mills (1881); Distribution of Products (1885); Industrial Progress of the Nation (1889); Taxation and Work (1892); Science of Nutrition (loth ed., 1898).

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  • The alternate stretching of the superior and inferior elastic bands contributes to the continuous play of the wing, by preventing dead points at the end of the down and up strokes.

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  • Provision is made for preventing the pollution of water by gas refuse and enabling a district council, with the sanction of the attorney-general, to take any proceedings they may think fit for preventing the pollution of any stream in their district by sewage.

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  • It is not too much to say that this act has been one of the most effectual [England [Local Government]] means of preventing the spread of infectious disease in modern times.

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  • The state makes large appropriations for preventing and extinguishing forest fires, and in 1903 established a department of forestry in the university of Maine.

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  • Agriculture is extensively followed, chiefly by the Gallas, the indolence of the Abyssinians preventing them from being good farmers.

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  • Among his parishioners he was looked up to as a judge, and did great service in preventing law-suits amongst them.

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  • The government was directly interested in maintaining their efficiency and in preventing migrations and desertions which led to a weakening of the taxpaying communities.

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  • Swift's grave humour and power of enforcing momentous truth by ludicrous exaggeration were next displayed in his Modest Proposal for Preventing the' Children of Poor People from being a Burden to their Parents or the Country, by fattening and eating them (1729), a parallel to the Argument against Abolishing Christianity, and as great a masterpiece of tragic as the latter is of comic irony.

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  • The scene presents to a European eye a panorama of singular novelty and interest - rice fields covered with water to a great depth; the ears of grain floating on the surface; the stupendous embankments, which restrain without altogether preventing the excesses of the inundations; and peasants going out to their daily work with their cattle in canoes or on rafts.

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  • In the later battle of Kossovo of 14 4 8, between the Hungarians, led by Hunyadi Janos and the sultan Hungary Murad II., the Walachian contingent treacherously surrendered to the Turks; but this did not hinder the prevalent laxity of marriage, the frequency of divorce, and the fact that illegitimate children could succeed as well as those born in lawful wedlock, by multiplying the candidates for the voivodeship and preventing any regular system of succession, contributed much to the internal confusion of the country.

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  • This expensive practice was abolished; various checks were placed upon legislative extravagance, and upon financial, special and local legislation generally; and among reform provisions, common enough to-day, but uncommon in 1875, were those forbidding the General Assembly to make irrevocable grants of special privileges and immunities; requiring finance officials of the state to clear their accounts precedent to further eligibility to public office; preventing private gain to state officials through the deposit of public moneys in banks, or otherwise; and permitting the governor to veto specific items in general appropriation bills.

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  • Thus, if dry clay is prevented from expanding, and one side be sub j ected to water pressure while the other side is held up by a completely porous medium, the percolation will be exceedingly small; but if the pressure preventing the expansion is reduced the clay will swell, and the percolation will increase.

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  • It is only necessary, however, to provide for these exceptional discharges during very short periods, so that the rise in the water-level of the reservoir may be taken into consideration; but subject to this, provision must be made at the bye-wash for preventing such a flood, however rare, from filling the reservoir to a dangerous height.

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  • Urotropin is very valuable in sterilizing the urine of patients who have suffered from typhoid fever and thus preventing the spread of the disease by what are known as "typhoid carriers."

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  • They showed signs of an intention to make open resistance; but to their surprise the king contented himself with making complete lists of all franchises then existing, and did no more; this being his method of preventing the growth of any further trespasses on his prerogative.

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  • He allied himself with Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain and with Maximilian of Austria, who was ruling the Netherlands in behalf of his young son, Philip, the heir of the Burgundian inheritance, for the purpose of preventing France from annexing Brittany, the last great fief of the crown which had not yet been absorbed into the Valois royal domain.

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  • The trade of the city has been unfavourably affected by the political events which have converted former provinces of the Turkish empire into autonomous states, by the development of business at other ports of the empire, owing to the opening up of the interior country through the construction of railroads, and by the difficulties which the government, with the view of preventing political agitation, has put in the way of easy intercourse by natives between the capital and the provinces.

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  • On the death of Paulinus in 383, Evagrius was chosen as his successor, but after the death of Evagrius (c. 393) Flavian succeeded in preventing his receiving a successor, though the Eustathians still continued to hold separate meetings.

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  • Sometimes a sounding-board over the head of a speaker improves the hearing probably by preventing echo from a smooth wall behind him.

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  • Neoplatonic philosophy had been in the main content either to formulate the contradiction or to deny the reality of one of the opposing terms. And traces of Neoplatonic influence, more especially as regards their doctrine of the unreality of the material and sensible world, are to be found everywhere in the Christian philosophers of Alexandria, preventing or impeding their formulation of the problem of freedom in its full scope and urgency.

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  • Thus we have a new zoological factor in the history of the moral sentiments; which, though in no way opposed to the older psychological theory of their formation through coalescence of more primitive feelings, must yet be conceived as controlling and modifying the effects of the law of association by preventing the formation of sentiments other than those tending to the preservation of human life.

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  • A legend of a later age tells how, just before his death, he was struck dumb for preventing the preaching of the word of God.

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  • It was more successful in preventing free sale, maintaining the doctrine that, rent or no rent, no evictions were to be allowed.

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  • The problem of draining and utilizing these lands was not the only difficulty to be surmounted by the Hungarian engineers; the requirements of navigation and the necessity in winter of preventing the formation of large ice-fields, such as caused the disastrous floods at Budapest in 1838, had also to be considered.

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  • This massacre had the effect of preventing the expedition into Flanders, and destroying Francis Is policy of alliance with the Protestants against the house of Austria.

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  • In 1657, just after his accession, he made an arrangement with his three brothers with the object of preventing disputes over their separate territories, and in 1664 he entered into friendly relations with Louis XIV.

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  • This liquid enters the compressor with the vapour, and is evaporated there, the heat taken up preventing the rise in temperature during compression which would otherwise take place.

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  • Resigning these dignities in 1598, he contested his father's will, and was successful in preventing a division of the electorate.

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  • But this solution was most unacceptable to Italian public opinion, and both the king and Cavour determined to assist the people in preventing its realization, and consequently entered into secret relations with the revolutionary governments of Tuscany, the duchies and of Romagna.

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  • As his hands pulled her bare stomach against him, his warm lips covered hers, preventing any possibility of response.

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  • His thoughts on preventing demons from killing innocent humans, he missed the resentful look that crossed Gabriel.s face.

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  • Able to dispense instant sentencing, Judges are the one thing preventing total anarchy.

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  • By preventing Kim Jong-Il from acquiring nuclear materials before he become even more belligerent, we thought we could prevent war.

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  • These capabilities will deny an adversary the information advantage, preventing him from effectively employing his forces.

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  • It works by preventing the formation of a chemical called cyclic amp in blood platelets.

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  • This makes it ideal in preventing arteriosclerosis and assisting in protecting against cardiovascular disease.

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  • Your chair seat may also be too long, preventing you from using the backrest effectively.

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  • Even more importantly it also acts as a vapor barrier preventing condensation forming and steel rusting from within the inside.

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  • Vitamins C + D Folic Acid (folate) is especially helpful in preventing birth defects.

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  • The effect of these will wear off after a few hours but may temporarily blur your vision preventing you from reading or driving.

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  • A lot of money has been spent on increased fencing around school perimeters, which have been effective in preventing break-ins.

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  • There are at least two essential reasons why laws preventing the bribery of foreign officials are desirable.

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  • The effectiveness of SACE ' s code of ethics in preventing foreign bribery should be further monitored " .

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  • Lesser tuberosity fractures Acute injuries in athletes should be surgically repaired, to restore the subscapularis tendon and anterior capsule preventing shoulder instability.

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  • Again terminal disinfection would be an essential part in preventing the carry-over of pathogens from one batch to the next.

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  • Up to 40% of cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy do not respond to the standard treatment for preventing vomiting.

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  • The glycoprotein gene has a translation stop codon in the middle of it, preventing the synthesis of the full length protein.

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  • Beyond trying to keep the child's temperature down there is really no other effective way of preventing further convulsions.

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  • Most importantly, it is preventing postural deformity in the future.

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  • Vegetation plays a vital role in the protection of soil structure through its effects on hydrology and therefore in preventing desertification.

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  • Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) has great potential for preventing inherited genetic diseases.

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  • Ministerial support has been crucial in the past in preventing disinvestment.

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  • The convention preserves the status of their eldest son by preventing the dissipation of status originating in the wife's line.

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  • The erosion was perhaps aggravated by the summer dryness preventing sufficient plant colonization to protect the ditch faces from winter rains.

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  • Another advantage of taking intermittent down time throughout the day is the benefit of preventing or at least reducing dependent edema.

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  • Improves skin elasticity, assists in preventing scar tissue.

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  • Bibby J. M., Hukins D.W. (1993) ' Acidification is not a feasible method for preventing encrustation of indwelling urinary catheters ' .

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  • Feeling scared about what could go wrong is preventing an increasing number of wannabe entrepreneurs from setting up in business, new research claims.

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  • According to the Revenue, the automatic exchange of information between tax authorities across Europe is the most effective means of preventing tax evasion.

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  • A car throttle preventing excessive revving could also prevent a motorist accelerating to avoid danger.

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  • Therefore, the average cost of preventing a fatality in the first year would be in the region of £ 6.5m.

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  • Secure your digital assets by placing them outside the public_html folder thus preventing any direct link exploits.

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  • The duty did not extend to preventing the formation of ice or removing an accumulation of snow.

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  • Leaflet - ' Preventing carbon monoxide fumes ' Security Checklist Do not leave any cash around your home.

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  • The larynx is raised, closing the glottis, which is then covered by the epiglottis, preventing food entering the trachea.

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  • In autoimmune hypothyroidism, antibodies destroy thyroid gland cells preventing the gland from being able to release normal amounts of thyroid hormones.

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  • The latter is especially important for preventing cell hypoxia.

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  • Comodo Personal Firewall renders malware impotent by preventing malware from making outgoing connections needed to harvest confidential consumer information.

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  • Thus preventing inadvertent restarting of the machine should an accident have occurred.

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  • Preventing head louse infection insecticides must not be used for " prophylaxis " of head louse infection.

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  • This has the entirely laudable aim of preventing the genocide of any group.

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  • The results of the study emphasize the importance of including legumes in a balanced diet as a way of preventing heart disease.

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  • Preventing head louse infection insecticides must not be used for " prophylaxis " of head louse infection insecticides must not be used for " prophylaxis " of head louse infection.

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  • Studies suggest that the prescription medicines approved for human flu viruses would work in preventing bird flu infection in humans.

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  • Accuracy it doesn't some faceless minion preventing any The Howes Insurance Agency unexpected.

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  • In the vast majority of cases, there is no way of preventing a miscarriage.

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  • I followed, whether with the dim idea of preventing mischief, or only to know the worst, I can hardly tell.

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  • Its main therapeutic use is in the suppression of vomiting, in particular preventing motion sickness.

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  • Awaiting the onset of labor appears to be beneficial in preventing respiratory morbidity in term neonates delivered by elective cesarean section.

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  • The Defense Department wants changes that are even more dramatic, including, just as one example, the repeal of laws preventing nepotism.

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  • The center of the stones seemed to be permanently occupied by a rowdy group, preventing spiritual observances from taking place.

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  • They also appear to be efficacious at preventing or treating corticosteroid induced osteoporosis at the femoral neck i.

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  • Has his stance been effective in preventing overuse of anesthetists?

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  • Any form of birth control that destroys the fetus or fertilized ovum rather than preventing conception is therefore wrong.

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  • By larger companies suspension parts with relates to preventing.

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  • It has been developed to block out sunlight and reduce photosynthesis, preventing weed and unwanted plant growth.

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  • Regular chest physiotherapy should be available with the aim of preventing a chest infection.

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  • To guard against frost damage they are fired to 1160 degrees centigrade yet remain porous allowing roots to breathe and preventing waterlogging.

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  • Some are much more effective in preventing pregnancy than others.

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  • If however an electric field is applied it has the effect of depolarizing the membrane and thereby preventing ATP synthesis.

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  • The steam powered pump has no moving parts or constrictions thus preventing blocking and saving on maintenance.

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  • Preventing RSI The thermal wrist protector is a great way to combat RSI.

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  • Adding these herbs to your salad will also have benefits in preventing acid reflux.

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  • It included measures on electoral registration, preventing election fraud, and postal vote administration.

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  • An information-processing analysis is presented of mindfulness and mindlessness, and of their relevance to preventing depressive relapse.

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  • Manual payments are made by girocheque, pending resolution of various technical problems preventing computer-generated payments.

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  • If James lived Jenner would have found a way of preventing smallpox.

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  • The delay on upward crossing of the threshold provides immunity to transients and other interference, thereby preventing spurious triggering of the output relay.

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  • Talks between managers and trade unions aimed at preventing an all-out stoppage at the plant are to continue on Monday.

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  • A major stumbling block preventing this from occurring is the crippling debt these developing countries will subsequently owe.

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  • The thought came to mind after we looked at the success of the drug tamoxifen in fighting - and preventing - breast cancer.

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  • To lok at preventing the head injury you could state categorically tate categorically tat the helmet " saved my life " .

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  • Transgenic studies have been invaluable in the study of the hCD2 LCR and its role in preventing position effect variegation.

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  • However such schemes should not prevent the attending veterinarian from preventing suffering in the animals under his care.

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  • Perhaps someone could devise a better method of preventing such wastage.

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  • Petroleum solvents are used to soften the wax into a spreadable paste, by preventing the individual molecules from bonding together.

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  • A lightweight, water repellent jacket, which is fully windproof, will allow for improved breathability whilst preventing the effects of wind chill.

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  • As the city has always been notoriously unhealthful, the United States, on undertaking the construction of the Panama Canal, became interested in preventing its becoming a centre of infection for the Canal Zone, and by the treaty of November 1903 secured complete jurisdiction in the city and harbour over all matters relating to sanitation and quarantine, and engaged to construct a system of waterworks and sewers in the municipality, which had been practically completed in 1907.

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  • Fleming devised a method which has practical advantages in both preventing the arc and permitting the oscillatory currents to be controlled so as to make electric wave signals.

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  • Possibly an adroit repetition in favor of Mangashh and against Menelek of the policy formerly followed in favor of Menelek against the negus John might have consolidated Italian influence in Abyssinia by preventing the ascendancy of any single chieftain.

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  • Numerous special methods of preventing the spread of Fungi, or die migrations of insects, or of trapping various animals; of leaving infested ground fallow, or of growing another crop useless to the pest, &c., are also to be found in the practical treatises.

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  • Suffice it here to say that careful experiment and accurate observation succeeded in ascertaining the cause of the disease and in preventing its recurrence, thus bringing back to prosperity the silk trade of France, with all that this entails.

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  • In 1878, at Bristol, the special awards were all for dairy appliances -milk-can for conveying milk long distances, churn for milk, churn for cream, butter-worker for large dairies, butterworker for small dairies, cheese-tub, curd knife, curd mill, cheese-turning apparatus, automatic means of preventing rising of cream, milk-cooler and cooling vat.

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  • In Europe the Slavonic area is the principal seat of vampire beliefs, and here too we find, as a natural development, that means of preventing the dead from injuring the living have been evolved by the popular mind.

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  • As it was, a struggle raged between Roger and Manuel during the whole progress of the Crusade, which greatly contributed towards its failure, preventing, as it did, any assistance from the Eastern empire.

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  • Article 8 of the Treaty of Paris, concluded in the same year, stipulated that "if there should arise between the Sublime Porte and one or more of the other signing powers any misunderstanding which might endanger the maintenance of their relations, the Porte and each of such powers, before having recourse to the use of force, shall afford the other contracting parties the opportunity of preventing such as extremity by means of mediation."

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  • As circumstances dictated, either wing would fasten upon one of the allied armies and detain it until the reserve had time to come up and complete its destruction; the other wing meantime detaining the other allied army and preventing its commander from coming to his colleague's assistance.

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  • The conclusion from these therefore was that the ratio of circumference to diameter is 34 This is a most notable piece of work; the immature condition of arithmetic at the time was the only real obstacle preventing the evaluation of the ratio to any degree of accuracy whatever.5 No advance of any importance was made upon the achievement of Archimedes until after the revival of learning.

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  • It may also be used beneficially in preventing the attacks of insects, such as the onion gnat and turnip fly, by dusting the plants or dressing the ground with it.

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  • The diet of Spires, which met in 1570, was mainly occupied in discussing measures for preventing the abuses caused by the enlistment by foreigners of German mercenary troops, but nothing was done to redress this grievance, as the estates were unwilling to accept proposals which placed more power in the emperors hands.

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  • Repressor proteins bind at the promoter DNA thus preventing RNA polymerase from initiating the transcription process.

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  • An alternative way of preventing rhinovirus infection is to target viral entry pathways.

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  • These results show a potential for an alternative approach in preventing ringworm infections in companion animals.

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  • The Code is aimed at pig farmers and provides a ' best practice ' guide to preventing the occurrence of salmonella in pig farms.

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  • There, he suspected, it enmeshed other scaffolding proteins, preventing their proper integration into the lamina.

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  • The only side that Nato was " preventing " was the serb side.

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  • Setter dogs were originally trained to set, or crouch, in front of game preventing the escape of the quarry.

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  • Any spicules of bone preventing access by his finger were chipped away with a cleaver.

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  • Bone Marrow or stem cell transplants become necessary when the bone marrow becomes diseased or damaged, preventing it from functioning normally.

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  • To lok at preventing the head injury you could state categorically tat the helmet " saved my life ".

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  • Termination resistors at the ends of the cable absorb the frame energy, preventing reflection of the signal back along the cable.

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  • There are just no shortcuts to preventing flea and tick infestation.

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  • The plan has been created with the aims of preventing further decline and restoring vast tracts of heathland back to their former glory.

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  • Prior to the introduction of the spray we were using petroleum jelly as our method of preventing urine scald and tissue maceration.

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  • When a warlike prince attacks a powerful state, his general ship shows itself in preventing the concentration of the enemy 's forces.

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  • The lipid bilayers are very good at preventing water-soluble substances from passing through (in either direction).

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  • Control of the whitefly vector has not been effective in preventing epidemics and yield losses due to these viruses.

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  • Hygiene precautions aimed at preventing other zoonoses were sufficient for the time being.

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  • Some experts recommend taking measures to keep an infant awake during daytime hours by preventing naps and engaging in stimulating activities.

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  • Hinged Lids-If you have purchased a toy box, new or old, that has a lid on it, you will need to make sure that it has a safety latch preventing it from slamming down on a little one's head or hands.

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  • New moms love Walking Wings, as baby begins to walk, they do not need to hunch over and most find this is helpful in preventing back aches while their little ones are learning to take their first steps.

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  • This may be a scary thought, but allowing the air to circulate around the skin is good for preventing moisture buildup.

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  • Actually, though, there's nothing preventing an older cat from bonding with you, and you have a much better idea what type of personality your pet has.

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  • Your vet may also have some advice about how many meals your cats should receive each day, since feeding can play a direct role in preventing your cats from forming bladder crystals.

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  • There are several different foods on the market aimed at preventing these problems.

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  • Another means of preventing a horde of cat diseases is to keep your cat indoors and allow outdoor activity only in controlled, safe environments.

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  • The most important step you can take in preventing your cat from attracting ear mites is to keep your pet indoors.

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  • Some protesters of clay litters even theorize that bentonite can coat the intestines, preventing the absorption of nutrients and causing an overgrowth of unhealthy bacteria.

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  • If you are interested in learning more about the benefits of summer reading programs in preventing summer reading loss for elementary school students, download the suggested reading list available on the Arkansas State Library website.

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  • They offer help in acquiring creditworthy customers, improving collection efforts, preventing money laundering, improving marketing, and improving business to business results.

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  • These titles may be of interest to you if you're working on overcoming your marital troubles and preventing divorce.

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  • If a court determines that something in the divorce decree requires protection from public disbursal, it can seal the record, thereby preventing you from viewing it.

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  • Preventing or stopping a divorce preserves families and keeps the American dream alive.

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  • Regular cleaning will also help you spot any damage or problems so that you can quickly repair them, preventing them from getting worse.

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  • There might be a foreign object preventing the wheel from rolling or perhaps thread, string or hair is wound around it.

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  • This allows any moisture that could get trapped underneath the cover to escape, preventing mold or mildew from forming.

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  • This allows any moisture that gets trapped underneath the cover to escape, preventing mold and mildew from forming.

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  • This connection diverts water into the barrel while preventing debris to enter the barrel The debris is bypassed and continues through the downspout.

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  • Carbon dioxide absorbs infrared energy emitted from the earth, preventing it from returning to space.

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  • Understanding the facts on global warming is essential to preventing it.

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  • Upgrade your water heater to an energy-efficient or tankless model to preventing heating unnecessary water.

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  • Preventing water pollution does more for the environment by halting the level of pollutants where they are.

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  • Preventing air pollution is an important responsibility for future generations as well as for the people and animals who are now living.

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  • Recycling can play a significant role in preventing these forms of pollution.

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  • Nor is it necessarily the answer to preventing heart disease.

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  • Initially, it assists the healing process by treating and preventing infection.

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  • Blanching vegetables is a time-honored method of preventing freezer burn, and some say it helps vegetables and herbs retain their flavor.

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  • A variety of herbs are often used in Chinese medicine for both treating and preventing diabetes.

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  • Covering and hiding my skin and preventing it from living and breathing naturally.

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  • Whether you need all of them or just a few, these waterproof makeup products will keep you looking your best, preventing smudges and runaway lashes as you hit the waves.

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  • For example, you might find a wooden plank which you can lock doors with, preventing the ghosts from attacking Scooby.

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  • You can purchase memorabilia pockets that will help keep these items safe while preventing damage to your photographs.

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  • Ski brakes drag in the snow when the boot releases from the binding, preventing the ski from rocketing down the mountain and colliding with skiers.

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  • Being able to stop yourself is the first step in preventing it.

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  • Reducing the tension now may go a long way to preventing health problems in the future.

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  • It's normal to feel a little anxious around test time, but if you find that your anxiety is preventing you from performing well on a test, talk to your teacher.

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  • Some people mistakenly believe that going to a tanning booth will help them protect their skin from sunburn, thus preventing skin cancer.

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  • Preventing your teen from abusing alcohol can be as easy as a heart-to-heart conversation when you feel it is appropriate.

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  • According to the Bullying Statistics organization, preventing bullying is important because of the fact that kids who are bullied can be more inclined toward violence directed at the school, such as school shootings or bombings.

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  • Though sunflower seeds alone are not the perfect food, a diet comprised of these seeds, amongst other whole foods, is your first step in preventing degenerative disease and promoting wellness.

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  • Once a gift is purchased, that item is removed from the list preventing duplication.

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  • Identifying a youth who may have a problem with underage drinking is the fist step in preventing a problem later on.

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  • It works by blocking the receptors for opiates and preventing the release of dopamine so an addict no longer gets pleasure from the drugs.

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  • Therefore, preventing nicotine addiction begins with childhood education.

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  • It stands to reason that addressing lying in a constructive manner as soon as a habit becomes apparent can go a long way toward preventing a chronic lying habit in the future.

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  • A few days later, however, Lopez was successful in getting a court order preventing the sale of the tape without her consent.

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  • They are also designed not to wrinkle or bunch, preventing annoying bumps, lumps and bunching.

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  • Knee socks are great for preventing children from getting scratches or scrapes when they are playing outside.

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  • This fabric is ideal for the summer months because it is light and it allows the skin to breathe, preventing both overheating and itchy rashes.

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  • Both daily and monthly tablets are available that destroy larvae before it reaches maturation, therefore preventing the worms from lodging in the dog's heart.

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  • They are very useful for preventing dogs from accidentally coming in contact with illnesses passed through other dogs' eliminations.

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  • There are several things to consider when attempting preventing dental disease in dogs.

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  • Mostly preventing behavior problems, but this is also a critical period for socialization.

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  • This website offers a wealth free dog training tips about basic manners, preventing and resolving behavioral issues, and other information useful to dog owners.

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  • A solid foundation of good nutrition is the first step in preventing and resolving many health issues such as food allergies.

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  • In addition to preventing heartworm, Interceptor® also works to prevent roundworms and whipworm infections in dogs.

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  • There are many options available for preventing heartworm in your dog (or cat).

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  • On the spot, monthly treatments are usually good for preventing heartworm and for keeping ticks and fleas away.

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  • In addition to preventing heartworm and fleas, the pill guards against adult roundworms, hookworms and whipworms.

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  • Even though there is little evidence that this type of legislation is effective in preventing dog bites, most states have some form of breed specific legislation in place.

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  • Because it contains canola oil, it is an effective oil treatment that will smother eggs, preventing the next generation of pests from hatching.

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  • Water hits the barrier formed by the pine needles, preventing it from gouging grooves or channels into the earth.

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  • In areas with water restrictions in place, pine needles do a good job at preventing water irrigation runoff.

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  • The mulch helps keep the water in the ground preventing evaporation around the plants.

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  • The paper bag also allows air to pass through, preventing buildup of too much moisture which can cause the seeds to go moldy.

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  • Keep in mind that both of these will cause the sound of your guitar to alter in addition to preventing feedback.

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  • When there is a power outage, the battery allows the opener to function, preventing you from being locked out of your home.

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  • Keeping sets together also allows you to rotate the items evenly, preventing excessive wear.

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  • The brushed waistband adds to the secure fit while the Flatlock seams provide a smoother surface, preventing chafing.

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  • Depending on the website you are reading, the benefits of wool range from allergy relief to preventing heart conditions.

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  • Even better, buying organic toys means you're preventing chemicals from being used and from coming into your home on different products.

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  • Most covers are made out of plastics and other synthetic materials as these do a great job of preventing leaks.

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  • Organic shampoos are milder; preventing damage to the coat.

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  • Understanding Hot Weather and its Dangers provides additional information on identifying and preventing heat cramps, heat syncope or fainting, heat exhaustion and heatstroke.

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  • Following the general safety guidelines for classroom behavior is very important in preventing accidents in a science classroom where special equipment and materials are often kept.

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  • Some people think that getting older means getting weak, but part of healthy aging is preventing this process from happening.

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  • Because sleep is a complicated process, a lot of reasons can be preventing you from going to sleep.

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  • This potentially life-threatening condition can be treated with a machine that delivers a continuous flow of air into the trachea, preventing airway collapse.

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  • This professional can help by creating a stop snoring mouthpiece that repositions the jaw and tongue, opening the airway passage and preventing sound-producing vibrations from occurring.

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  • Granger offers a custom-fit oral device, SilentNight that opens the upper airway passage, preventing snoring from occurring.

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  • For example, stress from the death of a loved one or from the loss of a job may keep an individual's mind too active, preventing sleep.

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  • Tongue retaining devices (TRD) focus on moving the tongue forward, preventing it from collapsing back into to airway passage.

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  • Your sleep may continue to improve as your soft palate becomes more rigid over time, but it may take several months for the Pillar procedure to become fully effective at preventing apnea episodes.

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  • During sleep apnea episodes, throat tissues obstruct the airway, preventing breathing and causing a build-up of carbon dioxide.

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  • They work by bringing the lower jaw forward and preventing the collapse of soft tissues, allowing the airway to remain unobstructed throughout sleep.

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  • Nasal decongestants are effective at preventing snoring caused by blocked sinuses or allergies.

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  • Preventing drowsy driving should be a goal for every driver.

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  • The state is paradoxical because the brain is very active, but the body is unable to move, preventing the dreamer from "acting out" the events in the dream.

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  • Environmental factors can cause this by interrupting or preventing sleep.

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  • The lenses also have 100 percent UV protection, which is important in preventing eye diseases.

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  • Chief among them is preventing the dreaded scratch.

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  • The best way to nix eyeglass scratches is, of course, preventing them altogether.

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  • Keeping your hands clean is essential to preventing any unnecessary eye infections.

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  • Handgun Control focuses its vision on the safety of guns, as well as preventing handgun violence.

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  • This is a lens reinforcement system that protects your eyes in case of collision or instances of high impact, stopping the lenses from shooting inward and preventing severe eye damage.

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  • They provide extra protection by preventing UV rays from entering from the sides.

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  • If you hold one of the mouse buttons down, the ride will slow, preventing barfing.

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  • For some this may be in an effort to protect their personal cell phone privacy and, as such, it means preventing their mobile phone number from showing up on conventional caller ID systems.

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  • Parents should talk to their children about how important good oral hygiene is in preventing not only cavities, but teeth stains, bad breath, and an assortment of other dental problems.

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  • Advances in molecular and cellular technologies have improved both the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric cancer and also carry with them the possibility of someday curing and preventing cancer in children.

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  • Maintaining proper oral hygiene is the key to preventing toothaches.

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  • Fluoride is also very helpful in preventing tooth decay.

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  • The misshapen cells may clog blood vessels, preventing oxygen from reaching tissues and leading to pain, blood clots and other problems.

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  • Once the bleeding has been stopped, cleaning and dressing the wound is important for preventing infection.

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  • The risk of diaper rash complicated with candidiasis can be reduced by preventing irritating dermatitis through the use of absorbent diapers and prevention of excessive exposure to urine or feces through frequent changing of diapers.

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  • Vaccinations are an effective method of preventing certain disease such as polio, tetanus, pertussis, diphtheria, influenza, hepatitis b, and pneumococcal infections.

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  • Identifying and treating strep throat within about a week is vital to preventing rheumatic fever.

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  • Choking occurs when a foreign object, such as food, buttons, coins, or toy parts, are inhaled and partially or completely block the airway, preventing adequate breathing.

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  • Heimlich maneuver-An emergency procedure for removing a foreign object lodged in the airway that is preventing the person from breathing.

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  • Is the spasticity preventing function or independence?

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  • These medications work by preventing nerves from signaling the muscles to contract, thereby preventing muscle contractions.

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  • It works by preventing nerves from sending signals to the muscles that cause them to contract.

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  • During this procedure, the tendon attached to a spastic muscle is cut and transferred to a different site, preventing the muscle from being pulled into an abnormal position.

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  • This defect causes the lungs and pancreas to secrete thick mucus, blocking passageways and preventing proper function.

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  • Mucus in the lungs may plug the airways, preventing good air exchange and, ultimately, leading to emphysema.

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  • Support from the extended family, friends, clergy, or other supportive persons or groups may also be effective in preventing abuse.

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  • In some cases, tight amniotic bands may constrict the developing fetus, preventing a limb from forming properly, if at all.

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  • Although exercises required to treat brachial plexopathy in infants may be painful, they are essential for preventing much more serious pain and suffering as the child grows.

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  • Colchicine is also effective in preventing, delaying, or reversing kidney disease associated with amyloidosis.

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  • In general, the nutritional goals for preventing high levels of cholesterol are to substantially reduce or eliminate foods high in animal fat, including meat, shellfish, eggs, and dairy products.

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  • There are no specific measures for preventing apnea.

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  • Various vitamins, such as vitamin C, or minerals, such as zinc, may be helpful in preventing or treating conditions (including colds and flu) that lead to coughs.

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  • The drug works by preventing certain cells in the body from releasing substances that cause allergic reactions or asthma symptoms.

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  • Safety equipment is vital for preventing maxillofacial trauma from automobile accidents and sports.

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  • One effective alternative approach to preventing and treating diarrhea involves oral supplementation of aspects of the normal flora in the colon with the yeasts Lactobacillus acidophilus, L. bifidus, or Saccharomyces boulardii.

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  • Nutrient replacement also plays a role in preventing and treating episodes of diarrhea.

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  • The Heimlich maneuver is an emergency technique for removing a foreign object lodged in the airway that is preventing a child or an adult from breathing.

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  • Preventing blunt head trauma from falls, child abuse, and assaults is the most effective way of preventing subdural hematoma.

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  • In the early 2000s, however, condoms are just as important as a device for preventing the spread of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), especially HIV, the virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).

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  • Condoms are about 85 percent effective in preventing pregnancies.

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  • In one year of use, it is 79 percent effective in preventing pregnancies.

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  • The pills have high levels of regular birth control hormones and are effective in preventing pregnancies following unprotected sex 75 to 94 percent of the time.

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  • However, 11 brands of regular oral contraceptive pills in varying regimens can be effective in preventing post-sex pregnancies.

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  • Contraceptive-A device or medication designed to prevent pregnancy by either suppressing ovulation, preventing sperm from passing through the cervix to fertilize an egg, or preventing implantation of a fertilized egg.

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  • There are some precautions any pregnant woman can follow to enhance her chances of preventing a c-section.

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  • Placenta previa-A condition in which the placenta totally or partially covers the cervix, preventing vaginal delivery.

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  • Early treatment is important in preventing possible permanent hair loss.

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  • Parental concerns about mineral toxicity in most children should be directed toward preventing accidental consumption of iron and other mineral supplements in young children and in monitoring the adoption of fad diets in teenagers.

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  • By preventing chronic intrauterine exposure to mechanical and chemical trauma, prenatal surgery improves neurological function and leads to fewer complications after birth.

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  • Although preventing a child from wetting the bed is not always possible, parents can take steps to help the child keep the bed dry at night.

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  • Preventing the underlying disorder may reduce the incidence of paresthesias.

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  • Regular physical activity plays a positive role in preventing disease and improving overall health status.

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  • It causes heme biosynthesis to decrease, preventing the further accumulation of heme precursors.

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  • Maintaining good hygiene is essential to preventing styes.

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  • These may be treated with a surgical procedure that destroys the blood vessels leading to the tumor, thereby preventing its growth.

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  • Identifying the plant, particularly if people live in a wooded area or have a lot of vegetation in their yards or neighborhood, is essential to preventing the rash.

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  • Covering the affected areas with bandages may be useful in curtailing scratching and preventing potential scarring.

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  • In addition the uses discussed above, vaccines are available for preventing anthrax, cholera, plague, tuberculosis, and yellow fever.

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  • Preventing dehydration by maintaining fluids in the body may help reduce the risk of renal vein thrombosis.

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  • The epiglottis can close down over the larynx when someone is eating or drinking, preventing these food and liquids from entering the airway.

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  • Having young children (or infants born later on) sleep with them at night makes some parents feel more confident of preventing a second tragedy from occurring.

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  • Preventing ear infection is the primary way to prevent a perforated eardrum.

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  • The most important concern is preventing dehydration, especially when the child is exercising in high or humid temperatures.

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  • While as of 2004 there was no known method of preventing VUR, it is important to note that a high number of the siblings of children with VUR also have VUR.

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  • Tumor-suppressor gene-A gene involved in controlling normal cell growth and preventing cancer.

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  • Mosquito-borne viruses may be avoided by preventing mosquito bites.

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  • Annual vaccination remains the preferred method of preventing influenza.

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  • Anticipation is the key to preventing asphyxia neonatorum.

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  • Women at risk for asphyxia neonatorum pregnancies should receive focused prenatal care from an obstetrician skilled at preventing and detecting problems such as anemia that may contribute to asphyxia neonatorum.

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  • In the case of absence, it is possible that the testes never developed at all because the blood flow was cut off to them as they were developing, preventing their formation.

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  • However, they may be useful in preventing a recurrent delayed reaction.

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  • Premedication is also helpful in preventing anaphylaxis from x-ray dyes; also there may be alternative dyes available for use that are less likely to cause reactions.

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  • Preventing certain types of intestinal problems that may lead to intestinal obstruction may include making sure that the diet includes sufficient fiber to help encourage proper stool formation and regular elimination.

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  • Parents may be concerned about preventing intestinal problems in their children and about missing the symptoms of possible intestinal obstruction.

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  • Therefore, researchers have tried to find a safe, yet effective, way of preventing TD.

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  • One safe and effective method of preventing TD is the use of large doses of Pepto Bismol.

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  • Parents of children suffering from shigellosis need to follow closely their healthcare provider's directions for preventing dehydration.

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  • There are no known methods of preventing pica.

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  • It has been proven to be 85 percent effective for preventing all cases of chickenpox and close to 100 percent effective in preventing severe cases.

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  • Early detection of and intervention for hearing impairments are crucial for preventing or minimizing developmental and educational delays.

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  • As of 2004 the theory was that by linking these two networks, the complex acts as a "shock absorber," redistributing and evening out the forces generated by contraction of the muscle, thereby preventing rupture of the muscle membrane.

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  • Treatment of muscular dystrophy is mainly directed at preventing the complications of weakness, including decreased mobility and dexterity, contractures, scoliosis, heart defects, and respiratory insufficiency.

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  • The vitamin D added to foods serves the purpose of preventing the deficiency from occurring in persons who may not be exposed much to sunlight and who fail to consume foods that are fortified with vitamin D, such as milk.

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  • In hemophilia, certain clotting factors are either decreased in quantity, absent altogether, or improperly formed, preventing the formation of a clot and resulting in uncontrolled bleeding.

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  • Prior to repair surgery, parents may be taught how to apply pressure to the hernia, thereby reducing it temporarily and preventing incarceration.

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  • Prior to surgery, parents of a child with an inguinal hernia can be taught to apply pressure to the hernia, preventing incarceration.

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  • Treatment of food poisoning, except for botulism, focuses on preventing or correcting dehydration by replacing critical fluids and electrolytes lost through vomiting and diarrhea.

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  • He then tested it on children and found that it was effective in preventing chickenpox.

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  • When drowning begins, the larynx (a part of the air passage) closes involuntarily, preventing both air and water from entering the lungs.

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  • Klinefelter syndrome usually is not inherited but occurs during fetal development, so there is no means of preventing the disease.

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  • When taken in the proper amounts, following a specific schedule, oral contraceptives are very effective in preventing pregnancy.

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  • Other than avoiding smoking, there are no effective means of preventing side effects.

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  • These drugs may make oral contraceptives less effective in preventing pregnancy.

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  • When allergies are diagnosed, a number of nasal sprays are available to assist in preventing inflammation within the nasal passageways, thus allowing the normal flow of mucus.

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  • Preventing hives depends on avoiding the allergen causing them.

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  • Treatment is aimed generally at boosting the body's immune response and preventing or controlling infections.

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  • Stress management techniques may be helpful for older children or teenagers in preventing episodes of CVS triggered by emotional or psychological stress.

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  • In 2003, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued revised guidelines for preventing perinatal GBS disease.

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  • Sometimes a suture is fused too early, however, preventing a growing child's brain from expanding.

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  • Family therapy to help resolve whatever family problems may have driven the child away from home initially can also be beneficial in preventing a repeat running away incident.

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  • Speech therapy and teaching abdominal breathing techniques have been quite successful in preventing VCD attacks.

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  • This practice has the fortunate result of preventing general malnutrition, but the unfortunate result of allowing the development of mild iron deficiency.

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  • Drugs that fight the infections associated with AIDS have improved and prolonged the lives of HIV-infected persons by preventing or treating conditions such as Journal of Infectious Diseases.

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  • Silicon is important in preventing cardiovascular disease.

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  • The rapid rewarming approach to frostbite treatment, pioneered in the 1980s, has proved to be much more effective than older methods in preventing tissue loss and amputation.

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  • Covering the hands, feet, and head is also crucial for preventing heat loss.

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  • Parents need to make the school aware of their child's difficulties and take a firm stand in working with the school to resolve any issues of safety or bullying that may be preventing their child from experiencing a full education.

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  • The ongoing medical management of bipolar disorder is critical for preventing relapse, or recurrence, of manic episodes.

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  • During adolescence, smoking interferes with ongoing lung growth and development, preventing the attainment of full lung function.

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  • Amantadine and rimantadine are 70-90 percent effective in preventing influenza.

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  • The best way of preventing RDS is to delay delivery until the fetal lungs have matured and are producing enough surfactant, generally at about 37 weeks of pregnancy.

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  • Some studies have indicated that one-on-one tutoring of children at risk for developing learning disorders may be effective in preventing later reading and writing problems.

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  • Cromolyn sodium prevents the release of mast cell granules, thereby preventing release of histamine and the other chemicals contained in them.

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  • Preventing perennial AR requires identification of the responsible allergens.

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  • Burn treatment consists of relieving pain, preventing infection, and maintaining body fluids, electrolytes, and calorie intake while the body heals.

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  • The short-acting forms of beta-receptor agonists are the best choice for relieving sudden attacks of asthma and for preventing attacks triggered by exercise.

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  • An assessment of these interrelationships is critical to preventing and controlling STDs in adolescents.

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  • These aid in preventing finger and hand injuries by preventing small fingers and hands from being pinched in doors or hinges.

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  • There is as of 2004 no known method for preventing bulimia.

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  • Universal immunization is the most effective means of preventing diphtheria.

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  • This pressure compresses blood vessels, preventing blood from entering the brain.

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  • To treat some male cancers, it is necessary to remove the testicles, thereby preventing the androgens from stimulating cancer growth.

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  • Stopping the spread of tuberculosis is the most effective way of preventing its incidence among children.

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  • Nutrition, of course, is important in the treatment of diabetes and accordingly can play a role in preventing hyperglycemic episodes.

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  • Smoke inhalation is best avoided by preventing structural fires.

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  • Some cases of elevated pressure hydrocephalus may be avoided by preventing or treating the infectious diseases that precede them.

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  • Avoidance of sweating may aid in preventing seborrheic dermatitis.

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  • If medication is not successful in preventing seizures, surgery, a ketogenic diet, or vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) may be tried.

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  • Preventing bites obviously prevents subsequent infections.

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  • It is believed that fluoridated water is between 20 and 60 percent effective in preventing cavities in children and adults.

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  • Most government agencies and scientific and professional organizations agree that water fluoridation is safe and effective in preventing tooth decay and cost-effective in that it reduces the need for expensive dental treatment.

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  • No type of fluoridation can replace good dental care and hygiene, which are necessary for preventing gum disease as well as tooth decay.

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  • Topical fluoride treatments given in a dentist's office have been proven to be 40 percent or more effective in preventing decay.

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  • If you have the window obstructed with a large piece of furniture, you are not only blocking out valuable natural light, but you are preventing the positive chi energy from entering your home.

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  • While modern privacy laws have helped in preventing identity theft, they have also barred some records, such as birth and death certificates, from public viewing.

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  • Pulling skin taut helps raise the hair, giving the tweezers a better grip on short hairs and preventing the skin from being pulled as far, thus reducing the pain.

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  • It works to coat and defrizz hair, preventing flyaways, as well as providing hair with a sleek glossy finish.

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  • Head lice are very contagious and the following tips for preventing lice will help ensure that you don't need to deal with this condition.

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  • If you are interested in preventing lice, consider using either a coconut oil or olive oil shampoo and conditioner.

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  • To use tea tree oil for preventing lice, add a small portion of it to the shampoo you normally use to clean your hair.

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  • Preventing lice takes diligence and awareness of what these parasites need.

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  • Preventing lice and future outbreaks is the second most important step of successfully ridding an epidemic.

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  • By opening the pores and softening your skin first, you'll prevent ingrown hairs and ensure a close shave while preventing razor burn.

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  • Leave-in and deep conditioners can also be beneficial for women with black hair as these conditioners protect and hydrate black hair, preventing unnecessary hair loss from breakage.

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  • There are many conditioners designed specifically for damaged hair, such as Nisim's conditioner line, that are beneficial in preventing unnecessary hair loss due to damage.

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  • For individuals who wish to take a more natural approach to preventing hair loss, there are some products that can provide the nutrients the body needs to support hair growth.

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  • I would be able to bring with me loyal customers I cultivated at my former employer, as there is no pertinent non-compete contract preventing me from doing so.

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  • For example, if you plan to store a recreational vehicle in your driveway, it's important to verify that there isn't a covenant preventing you from being able to do so.

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  • If you want to paint your house a certain color, verify that there are no zoning restrictions preventing you from doing so.

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  • The mini-pills also work by preventing ovulation and making the cervical mucus less hospitable to sperm.

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  • Taking the pill is a highly effective means for preventing pregnancy, but no form of birth control is 100 percent.

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  • However, a pediatrician can tell you if the baby is gaining enough weight, if there is a medical problem preventing you from breastfeeding and if your baby is tongue-tied.

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  • Also, preventing sperm from being released can cause permanent changes in sperm production.

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  • Women who are extremely concerned about preventing pregnancy may want to use a second birth control method as a back-up, just in case.

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  • Very low dose birth control pills are an option for preventing pregnancy while minimizing side effects.

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  • Folic acid, also called folate, is especially important for preventing birth defects.

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  • However, two other ways of preventing pregnancy are also at work.

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  • Plan B primarily works by preventing ovulation.

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  • They function by preventing the release of an egg from the ovaries.

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  • Missing doses may also decrease the pill's effectiveness at preventing pregnancy.

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  • Although Camilla is very effective at preventing pregnancy, there is still a slight chance some women may become pregnant while using the pill.

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  • Hormonal methods, such as oral contraceptives, implants, and injections, are effective at preventing pregnancy, but many women prefer birth control strategies that do not involve hormones.

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  • The intrauterine device, like many other birth control methods, is 99 percent effective at preventing pregnancy.

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  • Estrogen and progesterone work together to prepare for milk production while preventing the body from lactating until the baby arrives.

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  • The condom is a popular choice for many men because it serves two purposes--it is effective in preventing pregnancies and is effective in preventing the spread of sexually transmitted diseases.

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  • Only two male contraception options currently exist for men who want to prevent pregnancy, with one providing temporary protection and the other offering a permanent method of preventing pregnancy.

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  • The male condom also helps protect men and women from sexually transmitted diseases by preventing direct contact between the vagina and penis.

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  • Male condoms are also the most effective contraceptive option for preventing infection from sexually transmitted diseases and HIV.

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  • A study published in the June 2009 issue of The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism found that monthly injections with testosterone are safe, reliable, and effective at preventing pregnancy.

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  • It can be difficult to find out for sure what is preventing a couple from conceiving.

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  • The fallopian tubes are separated and sealed, preventing the sperm from meeting and fertilizing the women's eggs.

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  • Both devices are accurate in preventing pregnancy, though they work for different lengths of time and in slightly different ways.

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  • In addition, remember that the most effective method of preventing pregnancy (beyond abstinence) is to combine two or more birth control methods.

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  • The sponge is 89 to 91 percent effective in preventing pregnancy.

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  • Tubal ligations are 99 percent effective at preventing a woman from getting pregnant.

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  • Research has shown that folic acid, a B vitamin used to make new cells, can be vital in preventing birth defects.

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