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… Graves' Ophthalmopathy Hyperthyroidism: Should I Use Antithyroid Medicine or Radioactive Iodine? …
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… Checks for coronary artery disease Checks for damage caused by a heart attack Echocardiogram Makes moving pictures of the heart Helps find the cause of unexplained chest pain or pressure, or shortness of … and heart rhythm Finds out if chest pain or pressure is caused by a heart attack or angina Checks how well your …
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… in adults. Insulin is a hormone that helps the body's cells use sugar for energy. Without insulin, the sugar can't get … to do its work. It stays in the blood instead. This can cause high blood sugar levels. Over time, high blood sugar can … treated? Treatment of type 2 diabetes in children focuses on keeping blood sugar levels within a target range. To …
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… may feel guilty after eating a piece. If you are angry because you think you can't eat the foods you like, you may feel … feelings you have about following the diet. ___ Confused ___ Afraid ___ Angry ___ Deprived or resentful ___ … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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… Hydrocele Cryosurgery for Prostate Cancer Domestic Abuse Domestic Violence Domestic Violence: Checklist of Things … for Erection Problems Peyronie's Disease Physical Abuse Premature Ejaculation Prostate Cancer Prostate Cancer … (TURP) for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Types of Domestic Abuse Urge Incontinence in Men Urinary Incontinence in Men …
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… concentrate. The concentrate is processed to kill any viruses that might have been in the plasma. Recombinant … clotting factors. Children may also be taught to infuse themselves with clotting factors at about age 10. … developed antibodies (inhibitors) may not be able to infuse themselves. Deciding about regularly scheduled treatment …
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… for this surgery. Tubes can help with ear infections because they: Allow air to enter the middle ear . Allow fluid to … ear, A cold or some other upper respiratory infection can cause the eustachian tubes to swell, blocking the normal … warm, moist environment makes it easy for bacteria and viruses to grow, causing an ear infection. Incision made in the …
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… the bilirubin level stays high and isn't treated, it can cause brain damage called kernicterus . This can lead to serious lifelong problems. What causes it? Jaundice occurs because your baby's body has more bilirubin than it can get rid …
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… bloodstream. It helps protect the lungs from the damage caused by inflammation that can lead to emphysema and chronic … panniculitis). Have bronchiectasis without an evident cause. Who should be tested? An AAT deficiency test measures … or have stopped smoking. You have difficulty breathing because of COPD or emphysema. Injections of replacement alpha-1 …
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… is a problem with the skull that causes a baby's head to be oddly shaped. In rare cases it causes pressure on the baby's brain, which can cause damage. It is also called craniostenosis. A baby's skull …
