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… new cancers and comorbid conditions, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and osteoporosis. Epidemiological research … care professionals, with one specific to metastatic bone disease. Physical activity in the treatment of long term … Physical Activity in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Swedish National Institute of Public Health, …
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… pressure is high blood pressure that's caused by another disease or condition. It can also be caused by certain … it? Causes of secondary high blood pressure include: Kidney disease, such as narrowing of the kidney arteries. Certain … anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) . Hormone related diseases, such as hyperaldosteronism. Sleep apnea. Narrowing …
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… Nearsightedness is usually a variation from normal, not a disease. Less often, nearsightedness happens because of another disease or condition. What causes it? Most nearsightedness … surgery may be a good choice. But nearsightedness is not a disease, and a nearsighted eye is otherwise normal and …
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… or they are severe, you may have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) . A hiatal hernia can lead to GERD, and … often and are severe, you may have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) . If this is the case, your doctor may do … Chest Problems Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Heartburn Current as of: March 22, …
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… Some treatments for ALS may slow the progress of the disease. There are also medicines to help with symptoms. … depression and pain. ALS is also known as Lou Gehrig's disease or motor neuron disease. What causes it? Doctors don't know what causes ALS. …
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… National Vital Statistics Reports: From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health … National Vital Statistics Reports: From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health … National Vital Statistics Reports: From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health …
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… because they can get trapped in the enlarged spleen. Some diseases or medicines may also cause low platelets. But platelets may go back to normal levels if you treat the disease or stop using the medicine. What are the symptoms? … because they can get trapped in the enlarged spleen. Some diseases or medicines may also cause low platelets. But …
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… may make you less vulnerable to conditions—especially heart disease—that are linked with lupus and the steroid treatment … you are at risk for osteoporosis . If you have kidney disease, follow your doctor's or registered dietitian's … may make you less vulnerable to conditions—especially heart disease—that are linked with lupus and the steroid treatment …
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… for the primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews , 3: … for the primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews , 3: … for the primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews , 3: …
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… legs Maintain a healthy weight Reduce the risk of certain diseases - including heart disease, hypertension, some forms of cancer and diabetes …