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… may be done to see if cancer has spread (metastasized) to other areas of the body. Or it may check how well a cancer … positions so the area of interest can be viewed from other angles. You need to lie very still during each scan to … a brief sting or pinch as the needle goes through the skin. Otherwise, a gallium scan usually causes no pain. You may …
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… identified using a microscope or chemical tests. Sometimes other tests are done to find the right medicine for treating … Some types of bacteria or fungi grow quickly in a culture. Others grow slowly. Test results may take from 1 day to … identified using a microscope or chemical tests. Sometimes other tests are done to find the right medicine for treating …
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… including the small amounts used in CTs, X-rays, and other medical tests. Over time, exposure to radiation may cause cancer and other health problems. But in most cases, the risk of … including the small amounts used in CTs, X-rays, and other medical tests. Over time, exposure to radiation may …
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… areas are abnormal. They are a sign of infection with HPV. Other types of skin lesions also may be found. Abnormal … areas are abnormal. They are a sign of infection with HPV. Other types of skin lesions also may be found. Abnormal …
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… The test may be done again to check blood flow in the other artery. Results Allen test Normal (positive) Your hand … The test may be done again to check blood flow in the other artery. Results Allen test Normal (positive) Your hand …
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… turned into a picture to help find problems in organs or other structures. The tracer is usually given through an … turned into a picture to help find problems in organs or other structures. The tracer is usually given through an …
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… or polyps ), inflammation, bleeding, hemorrhoids , and other conditions (such as diverticulosis ). These tests use … you need to stop taking some medicines, such as aspirin or other blood thinners , before the test. The preparation for … or polyps ), inflammation, bleeding, hemorrhoids , and other conditions (such as diverticulosis ). These tests use …
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… that area. Abnormal response times can also be linked with other neurological diseases or with damaged optic nerves and … that area. Abnormal response times can also be linked with other neurological diseases or with damaged optic nerves and …
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… Malaria caused by P. falciparum is more serious than other types and may be treated differently. Percentage of … Malaria caused by P. falciparum is more serious than other types and may be treated differently. Percentage of …
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… also look at your results based on your age, health, and other factors to help decide whether you are taking the … also look at your results based on your age, health, and other factors to help decide whether you are taking the …