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… With It Current as of: September 7, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine … MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine John M. Miller MD, FACC - Cardiology, Electrophysiology …
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… Overview Overview Keep pets in good health All pets, whether they are kept indoors or outside, … Current as of: March 2, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics Kathleen Romito MD - Family …
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… levels of radon. But the construction features and exact location of your house may be just as likely to affect your … other can have very different radon levels. What are the health effects of radon exposure? Over time, exposure to … Current as of: March 2, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine …
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… to distinguish it from shortness of breath caused by other health problems such as emphysema or severe anemia. Your … and sometimes only during more intense exertion. The medical term for this symptom is dyspnea (say … Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Stephen Fort MD, MRCP, FRCPC - Interventional Cardiology Current as …
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… Untreated anorexia can lead to starvation and serious health problems, such as bone thinning ( osteoporosis ), … routine. When To Call Call 9-1-1 or other emergency services immediately if: You have severe anorexia, and … Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine John Pope MD - Pediatrics Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine …
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… Pulmonary Embolism On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Prevention … substances that get into the blood from trauma, surgery, or medical procedures. Tumours caused by rapidly growing cancer … When to Call a Doctor Call 9-1-1 or other emergency services immediately if you think you have symptoms of …
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