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… problems which can affect your kidneys, such as chronic disease or infection. Learn more in this section. Acute Kidney Injury Versus Chronic Kidney Disease Advance Care Planning: Should I Stop Kidney Dialysis? Anemia of Chronic Kidney Disease Chronic Kidney Disease Donating a Kidney End-Stage …
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… professionals Last updated November 1, 2021 Cardiovascular diseases, including hypertension, coronary artery disease and congestive heart failure are some of the leading … is an important lifestyle modification for cardiovascular disease risk reduction and health care professionals play an …
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… conditions Last updated October 1, 2023 Cardiovascular diseases can increase your chance of heart attack, stroke … Up to 25% of Canadians have some form of cardiovascular disease, with it being more common as we get older. There are many types of cardiovascular disease including coronary artery disease, heart failure and …
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… problems, such as constipation, gallbladder disease , bowel obstruction , pancreatitis , appendicitis , gastritis , peptic ulcer disease , gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) , or diverticulitis Abdominal pain or …
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… characteristics, including risks of developing certain diseases. Certain changes in genes or chromosomes may cause … chromosomes, or proteins. These changes can be a sign of a disease or a sign of an increased risk for getting a disease. Testing may be done to: Find out if you carry a …
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… to help protect you or your child from certain infectious diseases. They also help reduce the spread of disease to others and prevent epidemics. Most are given as … of a weakened or dead form of the organism that causes the disease. This amount is not enough to give you the actual …
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… early? Screening tests help your doctor look for certain diseases before any symptoms appear. Often, the earlier a disease is diagnosed, the more likely it is that it can be cured or successfully managed. When you treat a disease early, you may be able to prevent or delay problems …
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… information section Health Topics Acquired Von Willebrand Disease Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) Acute Myeloid … Transplant Anemia Anemia During Pregnancy Anemia of Chronic Disease (ACD) Anemia of Chronic Kidney Disease Anticoagulants Antiphospholipid Syndrome and …
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… helps fight infections by attacking the germs that cause diseases. But just like with any other part of your body, … the body's own cells. This is known as an autoimmune disease. This kind of disease, such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus, can be very …
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… Basics What is ulcerative colitis? Ulcerative colitis is a disease that causes inflammation and sores (ulcers) in the … problems that can cause similar symptoms, such as Crohn's disease and irritable bowel syndrome. How is ulcerative … take an active role in managing a health condition. Bowel Disease: Changing Your Diet Symptoms The main symptoms of …
