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… Oral Cancer On this page: What is oral cancer? Oral cancer is the growth of abnormal cells in any part of …
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… Oral Rehydration Solutions for Children On this page: … as he or she wants. Ask your doctor if your child needs an oral rehydration solution (ORS) like Pedialyte. Oral rehydration solutions contain the right mix of salt, …
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… Oral Breathing Devices for Snoring On this page: Overview Overview Several oral devices have been tested to treat people with snoring , … device is called a mandibular repositioning device . Some oral breathing devices supply electrical stimulation to the …
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… Oral care for your baby Last updated March 31, 2014 Babies' … adult teeth grow straight and strong and for smiling! Start oral care before baby teeth appear. Use a clean, soft cloth … for dental care Dental Care from birth to six months … Oral care for your baby …
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… Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) On this page: Test … Feels Risks Results Test Overview The oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) measures the body's … . Learn how we develop our content . … Test Overview The oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) measures the body's …
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… Oral Breathing Devices for Sleep Apnea and Snoring On this page: Overview Overview Several oral devices have been tested to help treat people with … the chance that it will collapse when you inhale. Other oral breathing devices supply electrical stimulation to the …
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… How can I prevent the spread of hepatitis B virus (HBV)? The Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) is spread by exposure to blood or body fluids from a … B. Chronic hepatitis B infection can be treated with oral medicines that can slow down the progression of liver …
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… inhibitors (NRTIs) such as adefovir, entecavir, lamivudine, telbivudine, and tenofovir. NRTIs are taken as a … of the hepatitis B virus in your body. Studies show that lamivudine and adefovir can reduce liver damage in about … says I have a good chance of doing well on interferon. My HBV DNA test showed that I have a pretty low level of the …
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… is a disease of the liver caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). What are the symptoms? After the virus enters your … months to develop symptoms or signs of illness. Symptoms of HBV infection may include fatigue, fever, nausea and … is hepatitis B virus infection? There are very few new HBV infections each year due to B.C.’s routine infant, …
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… in your blood, the level of hepatitis B viral DNA ( HBV DNA) in your blood, and the level of the liver enzyme … or is not present (negative) in your blood. High levels of HBV DNA and liver enzymes may be present in both of these … footnote 1 HBeAg-positive or negative, have high levels of HBV DNA, and your liver enzymes are above the normal level …
