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Overview Lab test results usually contain some type of unit of measurement. The units provide a way to report results so that they can be compared. Usually, but not always, the same test is reported …
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Overview The American Urological Association (AUA) has developed the following questionnaire to help men determine how bothersome their urinary symptoms are and to check how effective their treatment …
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… Overview Insulin is used to treat people who have diabetes. How quickly insulin starts to … educator about the type of insulin you have and how to use it. See the table below … Overview Insulin is used to treat people who have diabetes. How quickly insulin starts to …
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Condition Basics Sinusitis is an inflammation of the mucous membranes inside the nose and sinuses. Symptoms of sinusitis include pain in the face, a stuffy nose, and drainage from the nose. Sinusitis …
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… Baby Weaning When to Call a Doctor Call your health care provider if your baby: Is not … to 24 Months Growth and Development, Newborn Healthy Eating for Children Lactose … Adaptation Date: 9/13/2023 Adapted By: HealthLink BC Adaptation Reviewed By: …
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Topic Overview Viral load is a measurement of how much HIV is present in your blood. A sample of blood is drawn and sent to a lab for testing. Results are expressed as the number of copies of the …
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… well dialysis is working, you will have blood tests that look at the level of urea in your blood. Usually these tests are done once a month, at the start of … urea reduction ratio (URR). The Kt/V and URR tests are not the only ways to tell how well …
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Condition Basics What is non-allergic rhinitis? Rhinitis is swelling and irritation in the nose. It's often triggered by an allergy. Non-allergic rhinitis is the term used for rhinitis that is caused …
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… can spread Shigella bacteria. This includes: oral-anal (mouth to anus) contact, getting … water Sexual contact Do not have unprotected oral-anal contact, especially if your partner … plastic wrap or cut open a condom when having oral-anal sexual contact Right after sex, …
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Overview Increase your fluid intake to replace lost fluids when you have a fever, diarrhea, vomiting, or sweating. The following suggested amounts of fluids to drink every hour are based on body …
