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… or stroke between 5 and 9% even though the LDL cholesterol test result is less than 5.0 mmol/L A high LDL cholesterol test result (160 mg/dL or higher). Results of tests such as C-reactive protein, coronary calcium scan, or … Current as of: September 7, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine E. …
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… Colic: Harmful Treatments On this page: Overview … for your baby who has colic . Potentially dangerous treatments include: Gripe water. Varying ingredients are … Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics Kathleen Romito MD …
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… On this page: Overview Overview Some treatments for cancer can cause infertility in both men and … the future) before having any cancer treatment. Having the testicles shielded during radiation therapy. During … specialist. This specialist can work with your child's medical team to try to preserve fertility. Related …
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… tumours. How Well It Works Radiation is one of the main treatments used to kill cancer cells. But it doesn't always … These can include: Skin changes (from external radiation treatments). Damage to the bowels that causes diarrhea and … Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family Medicine E. …
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… Current as of: October 31, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Donald … Current as of: October 31, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine & … Current as of: October 31, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Donald …
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… Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine … Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine & … Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine …
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… Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Adam … Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine & Adam … Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Adam …
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… Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine … Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine & … Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine …
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Medical and Non-Medical Options for Gender Affirmation On this page: … or decrease sex characteristics. For example: You may take testosterone to develop more masculine physical traits. … fat is stored. You may also take a medicine that blocks testosterone (anti-androgen) or a hormone called progestin. …