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… for growth. It plays an important role in how the body uses food for energy ( metabolism ). The amount of GH in the … Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Alan C. Dalkin MD - Endocrinology Current as of: …
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… weeks 15 and 20 to look at the baby's genes. It can also be used later in pregnancy. Amniocentesis for genetic testing … Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family Medicine E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD …
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… to stop smoking for 2 hours before the test. This is because smoking affects your baby's heart rate and movements. … Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Lois Jovanovic MD - Endocrinology Femi Olatunbosun …
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… measures the amount of this protein in the blood. CA-125 is used as a tumour marker , which means the test can help show … Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Jimmy Ruiz MD - Hematology, Oncology Current as of: …
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… the level of parathyroid hormone in the blood. This test is used to help identify hyperparathyroidism , to find the … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Matthew I. Kim MD - Endocrinology Current as of: …
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… about a sudden death that appears to be from natural causes. If there are concerns about genetic problems that … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine Current as …
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… translucency screening is a test done during pregnancy. It uses ultrasound to measure the thickness of the fluid … Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Siobhan M. …
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… called German measles or 3-day measles) usually does not cause long-term problems. But someone infected with the … John Pope MD - Pediatrics E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Christine Hahn MD - Epidemiology Current as of: …
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… tests may be done after thyroid hormone tests to find the cause of high or low levels of thyroid hormones. High levels … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Matthew I. Kim MD - Endocrinology Current as of: …
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… doctor can also see other structures in the eye. The doctor uses a magnifying tool called an ophthalmoscope and a light … used Dilating drops may make your eyes sting and cause a medicine taste in your mouth. You'll have trouble focusing … Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Current as of: …
