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… It raises your estrogen level. HT may increase the risk of problems in a small number of women. These problems … clots. Stroke. Heart disease. Breast cancer. Dementia. Risk varies based on when you start HT in menopause and how … long you take it. Starting HT in early menopause has less risk than when it's started later in menopause. footnote 1 …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Cryotherapy (cryosurgery) destroys … may grow back. More than one treatment is often needed. Risks Some risks of cryotherapy include pain during and after …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview This procedure is used to remove … work for most people with stones in the kidney or ureter . Risks Risks of this procedure include: Bleeding. Holes …
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… more members of a family have had the disease), then your risk of getting it is higher. When a disease is found in … can look for a substance that seems to increase a person's risk for Alzheimer's disease. The gene is called … been linked to defects in specific genes. There is a 50% risk that these genes will be passed on. A person who …
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… Follow general food safety precautions to help lower your risk of illness: Food safety: Easy ways to make food safer … Unpasteurized fruit juices and ciders: A Potential health risk (HealthLinkBC File #72) Food recalls and alerts … can harm your health over time. Take steps to reduce your risk: Lead in drinking water (HealthLinkBC File #49e) …
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… These abnormal triglyceride and HDL levels can raise your risk for hardening of your arteries (atherosclerosis). When … along with medicine can lower your cholesterol and your risk for heart attack and stroke. A heart-healthy lifestyle … and not smoking. Diabetes: Lower Your Risk for Heart Attack and Stroke Statins: Should I Take Them …
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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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… is usually involved? What are the benefits? What are the risks and side effects? Have surgery for sleep apnea Have … use. You may not need to use CPAP after surgery. There are risks with all kinds of surgery, including infection, … and a bad reaction to anesthesia. UPPP has the following risks: The surgery may stop your snoring, but you may still …
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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 …
