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… Clopidogrel and Genetic Testing On this page: Overview Overview Clopidogrel (Plavix) is a medicine to prevent blood clots, which can cause heart attacks and strokes. It … keep the body from being able to use clopidogrel to prevent blood clots. If a person with these genetic changes takes …
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… Lab Tests for Fibromyalgia On this page: Overview Related … and physical examination, your doctor may do: A complete blood count (CBC). An erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) … Thyroid problems can cause fatigue and muscle soreness. A blood calcium level test to check for a low or high calcium …
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… Genetic Testing for Medicines On this page: Overview Overview … conditions. How does it work? The tests are done with blood or saliva. Or they may be done as a cheek swab. Your … conditions. How does it work? The tests are done with blood or saliva. Or they may be done as a cheek swab. Your …
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… Type 1 Diabetes in Children: Caring for Your Child On this … to understand the relationship between food and his or her blood sugar. Children may eat extra foods without telling … their parents or other adults. This can lead to high blood sugar levels and hospitalizations. Make it clear to …
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… High Blood Pressure in Children and Teens On this page: Condition … blood pressure over 24 hours. Your child may need more tests to check for illnesses that may be causing high blood … to a child's body, especially the heart and brain. This type of high blood pressure is rare. With very high blood …
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… Developmental Problems: Testing On this page: Overview … The Canadian Pediatrics Society recommends developmental testing for babies and toddlers during routine checkups. … 18 months and 36 months. The doctor will use developmental tests (questionnaires) and then review your child's results. …
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… Self-Test for Anxiety This document is not available for the … document is not available for the consumer audience. … Self-Test for Anxiety …
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… Hepatitis B: Should I Be Tested? This document is not available for the consumer … for the consumer audience. … Hepatitis B Should I Be Tested …
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… High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy On this page: Condition … What Happens When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care What is high blood pressure? Blood pressure is a measure of the force of …
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… Blood Transfusions for Sickle Cell Disease On this page: … Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview During a blood transfusion, a person (the recipient) receives healthy … the recipient's blood is analyzed closely (using blood type ) to make sure the donor blood is a close match to the …
