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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Watchful waiting (surveillance) is … slow-growing NHL may live a long time without symptoms. Risks There do not seem to be any risks involved in watchful waiting for some types of NHL …
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… that contain para-phenylenediamine (PPD) because of the risk of an allergic reaction. Health Canada encourages … that contain para-phenylenediamine (PPD) because of the risk of an allergic reaction. Health Canada encourages … and temporary tattoos to their local health unit. The risk of developing a severe allergic reaction to henna …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Nerve stimulator devices for … rid of the need for medicine. But it can help reduce the risk of complications from severe or repeated seizures. What … seizures. The benefits of DBS seem to increase over time. Risks Nerve stimulation is considered safe. Side effects of …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Infrared … 15 minutes at a time to relieve discomfort. To reduce the risk of bleeding, avoid taking aspirin and other … last. And 2 out of 10 people may need surgery. footnote 1 Risks Risks of coagulation therapy include: Considerable …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview A filling is a material that your … period of time, you may need to replace a worn-out filling. Risks There is almost no risk involved in having a cavity filled. If you have certain …
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… pregnant. But this type of surgery may increase your risk for certain problems during pregnancy. Taking out the … and progesterone can make them grow. Your body makes the highest levels of these hormones during the years you have … health problems, such as heart disease. These risks may be higher for people who are younger. The benefits of keeping …
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… consider 20/40 vision a successful result. What are the risks of surgery? Side effects and problems from surgery may … are rare. These include infection, sores on the cornea, and higher pressure inside the eye, which can lead to glaucoma . … are rare. These include infection, sores on the cornea, and higher pressure inside the eye, which can lead to glaucoma . …
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… How a Caesarean Section Is Done Who To See Why It Is Done Risks and Complications What to Expect After C-Section … during labour (uterine rupture). She also has a slightly higher risk of a problem with the placenta , such as … section is considered relatively safe. But it does pose a higher risk of some complications than does a vaginal …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Stem cell transplant is … treatment was mostly done for children. That's because the risk for serious problems increases with a person's age. But … donor (someone who has closely matching bone marrow). The risks of stem cell transplant become greater as a person …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview A partial hip replacement removes and … a hip implant. The stem is set down into the core of the thigh bone (femur). It is firmly fixed in the femur in one of … a hip implant. The stem is set down into the core of the thigh bone (femur). It is firmly fixed in the femur in one of …