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… for blood-clotting problems. A d-dimer test can also be used to check how well a treatment is working. Why It Is … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Current as of: …
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… Test Overview A home lung function test uses a peak flow meter or a home spirometer to monitor and … how to read the results, talk with your doctor. If you use medicine to help with breathing (such as for asthma), talk … should wait to test your lung function after taking your medicine. You may need to wait a few hours after taking the …
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… from carbohydrate foods . It is the main source of energy used by the body. Insulin is a hormone that helps your … before you take your morning dose of insulin or diabetes medicine. Random blood sugar (RBS) No special preparation is … Severe stress. Heart attack . Stroke . Cushing's syndrome . Medicines such as corticosteroids . Excess production of …
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… and statements. If the doctor suspects mental problems caused by multiple sclerosis (MS), he or she may order tests … Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine Andrew Swan MD, CCFP, FCFP - Family Medicine Martin …
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… How It Is Done Results Test Overview Some blood tests are used to determine whether your liver is damaged or inflamed. … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine W. Thomas …
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… group of blood tests (chemistry screen) to help find the cause of many kinds of symptoms, including many kidney … unless your doctor tells you to. Tell your doctor ALL the medicines and natural health products you take. Some may … by: Vomiting. Dehydration . Blood transfusions. Overuse of medicines that contain bicarbonate (especially antacids). …
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… treatment to prevent opportunistic infections, such as medicines to prevent Pneumocystis pneumonia. How often your … your HIV infection. How It Is Done A health professional uses a needle to take a blood sample, usually from the arm. … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Peter Shalit MD, …
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… Overview Cardiac catheterization is a procedure your doctor uses to see images and get information about your child's … John Pope MD - Pediatrics Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Larry A. Latson MD …
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… of inflammation in your body. High levels of CRP are caused by infections and many long-term diseases. But a CRP … Electrophysiology E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine George Philippides …
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… a simple hand-held device. If the device is calibrated and used according to the manufacturer's directions, it can … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine Kathleen …
