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… tissue covering the muscles within a very short time. The disease sometimes is called flesh-eating bacteria. When it … is higher if you: Have a weak immune system . Have chronic health problems such as diabetes, cancer, or liver or kidney disease. Have cuts in your skin, including surgical …
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… and raise your risk for having a heart attack or stroke. Kidney damage . It shares many of the risk factors for heart … to check for protein. Protein in the urine can be a sign of kidney damage (diabetic nephropathy). If you have signs of kidney damage, you may also have a higher risk for heart disease. Focus on good health. Work closely with your health …
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… from another person. Organs most often transplanted are: Kidney . Liver . Heart . Pancreas . Lung . Small intestine . … have a heart transplant or a heart and lung transplant. The disease that has caused your organ to fail. Whether you have … Donor Upon Death Acute Kidney Injury Chronic Kidney Disease COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary …
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… Get the facts Your options Have surgery to treat long-term (chronic) sinusitis. Don't have surgery. Take medicines and … Surgery may be a good choice for people who have long-term (chronic) sinusitis. They may get one infection after another … and follow home treatment for a long time. If you get chronic sinusitis because of allergies or another problem, …
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… Give large amounts of blood or fluid quickly. Receive kidney dialysis if you have kidney failure. A CVAD may be … Dressing Central Vascular Access Device (CVAD): Flushing Chronic Kidney Disease Endocarditis Leukemia Pulmonary Embolism …
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… Information Overview Whether a person with Alzheimer's disease or another dementia should still be allowed to drive … needs to stop driving immediately. People in the very early stages of the disease should have their driving performance … needs to stop driving immediately. People in the very early stages of the disease should have their driving performance …
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