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… Carotid Endarterectomy On this page: Surgery Overview How It Is Done What To Expect Why It … of carotid endarterectomy include: Infection. Nerve damage that could cause serious problems, like trouble … again. The risks of a procedure depend on things like your age and your overall health. Who does the procedure and …
Medical tests
… Home Blood Pressure Test On this page: Test Overview Health Tools Why It Is Done How To … pressure. Your goal will be based on your health and your age. It's normal for blood pressure to go up and down … pressure. Your goal will be based on your health and your age. It's normal for blood pressure to go up and down …
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… detects over 80% of disorders even at less than 24 hours of age. Early detection is important if your child has one of … the leftover blood will be kept for 10 years in secure storage. Occasionally, the dried blood spot samples may be used …
Healthy eating
… during pregnancy: Follow Canada's Food Guide for your age group. During the second and third trimesters, add two … or sugar like chips, salted pretzels, candy, sweetened beverages, cakes and cookies. Visit Canada's Food Guide for … and liver products (e.g. liverwurst spread and liver sausages) are also high in vitamin A. Too much vitamin A may …
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… Basal Cell Skin Cancer On this page: Health Tools Lowering Your Risk … of the body. But if this cancer isn't treated, it can damage the nearby skin and deeper tissues. When it's found and … a cure. If basal cell skin cancer isn't treated, it can damage the skin and deeper tissues where it started, including …
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… Squamous Cell Skin Cancer On this page: Health Tools Lowering Your Risk … cell carcinoma may grow from a small rough spot in sun-damaged skin ( actinic keratosis ). Or it may develop from an … on how big it is, where it is on your body, and your age and overall health. Options include: Surgery. The doctor …
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… a psychiatrist. Finding signs of substance use at an early age is important. That's because early substance use may: … a psychiatrist. Finding signs of substance use at an early age is important. That's because early substance use may: …
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… Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Genetic Testing On this page: Overview About the Test Deciding About Testing Genetic … lung diseases and will get them at a younger-than-normal age (30 to 40 years old). Some types of abnormal AAT can also damage the liver. AAT deficiency is a rare disorder and is the …
Medications
… Clotrimazole/Betamethasone - Topical On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug Interactions Overdose Notes Missed Dose Storage Pronunciation: kloe-TRIM-a-zole/BAY-ta-METH-a-sone … of: immune system problems poor blood circulation Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of …
Medications
… Bilastine Dispersible Tablet - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug Interactions Overdose Notes Missed Dose Storage Common Brand Name(s): Blexten Important: How To Use This … drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of …
