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… Stages of Chronic Kidney Disease On this page: Overview Overview The stages of chronic kidney disease are determined mostly by the estimated glomerular … of protein in your urine and the cause of your kidney disease to guide your treatment. The eGFR is often …
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… Anemia of Chronic Kidney Disease On this page: Conditions Basics … Conditions Basics What is anemia of chronic kidney disease? Anemia of chronic kidney disease means that kidney disease has caused your anemia. …
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… Anal Fistulas and Crohn's Disease On this page: Overview Overview Crohn's disease may cause sores, or ulcers, that tunnel through the … called fistulas , are a common complication of Crohn's disease. They may get infected. Crohn's disease can also …
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… Parkinson's Disease and Sexual Problems On this page: Overview Related … Problems with sexual function in people with Parkinson's disease are common. Muscle stiffness and movement may make … can be improved by treatment with medicine. Parkinson's disease can affect the nerves that control the sexual …
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… Peripheral Arterial Disease and Exercise On this page: Overview Related … exercise program. Peripheral Arterial Disease Citations Gerhard-Herman MD, et al. … of patients with lower extremity peripheral artery disease. Circulation , published online November 13, 2016. …
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… Parkinson's Disease and Speech Problems On this page: Overview Overview Parkinson's disease can affect the muscles of the lips, tongue, throat, … changes when you speak. Parkinson's Disease Current as of: August 25, 2022 Author: …
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… Root Planing and Scaling for Gum Disease On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why … you. You may need to take antibiotics if you: Have certain heart problems that make it dangerous for you to get a heart … or have man-made body parts, such as an artificial heart valve. Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: …
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… Modify Recipes for a Heart-Healthy Diet On this page: Overview Related … or how much you enjoy them. Here are some ideas for making heart-healthy changes in your recipes. Recipe modifications … To eat less fat and salt, try these tips while you cook. Heart-healthy cooking tips Instead of: Try: Frying your food …
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… Early disease screening for newborn Last updated August 12, 2013 Early disease screening is a quick blood test for all newborn … About one in 750 babies born in B.C. has one of these rare diseases, which include metabolic, endocrine and blood …
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… Heart Tests: When Do You Need Them? On this page: Topic … heart can handle more exercise. Check how well your heart valves are working. Look for problems with the structure of … of the heart and blood vessels Checks for coronary artery disease Checks for problems with blood vessels and heart …
