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… as levodopa/carbidopa) to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease. It can help improve symptoms such as shakiness, … (such as dopamine, norepinephrine, serotonin). Parkinson's disease is thought to be caused by too little dopamine in … or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: heart disease (such as coronary artery disease, heart attack, …
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… is also used to treat certain bowel conditions (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis) and a certain eye disease (uveitis). This monograph is about the following … to treat psoriasis, hidradenitis suppurativa, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, or uveitis, your doctor may …
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… can reduce your symptoms and also lower your risk of heart disease and other long-term problems linked to aging. Eat a … the risk of dental problems, such as tooth loss and gum disease. May reduce the risk of colon cancer. What are the … may recommend HT if: You have no risk factors for heart disease, blood clots, stroke, or breast cancer; you are …
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… rule out physical problems, such as a low thyroid level or anemia , and other problems such as anxiety , attention … rule out physical problems, such as a low thyroid level or anemia , and other problems such as anxiety , attention … rule out physical problems, such as a low thyroid level or anemia , and other problems such as anxiety , attention …
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… is used to treat a certain rare genetic problem (Gaucher disease). Velaglucerase replaces a certain natural substance … glucocerebrosidase) that is missing in people with Gaucher disease. This medication improves blood, bone, liver, and spleen problems caused by Gaucher disease. Velaglucerase does not correct the genetic problem, …
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… is used to treat a certain rare genetic problem (Gaucher disease). Taliglucerase replaces a certain natural substance … glucocerebrosidase) that is missing in people with Gaucher disease. This medication improves blood, bone, liver, and spleen problems caused by Gaucher disease. Taliglucerase does not correct the genetic problem, …
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… grow. These bacteria can make you sick with an infection or disease. Legionella bacteria can cause Legionnaires’ disease, which can be fatal. Pseudomonas bacteria can cause … the water is properly disinfected to prevent the spread of disease. It is important to maintain the proper level of …
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… recommended for adult travellers. Polio vaccine Polio is a disease caused by infection with a virus. People get it by … Polio vaccine (IPV) . Hepatitis A vaccine Hepatitis A is a disease caused by infection of the liver with the hepatitis … (flu) vaccine .  Hepatitis B vaccine Hepatitis B is a disease caused by infection of the liver with the hepatitis …
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… full time. For more information, visit: BC Centre for Disease Control: Schools Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Government of British Columbia: Communicable Disease Prevention in K-12 Schools Featured topics Bullying …
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… MD - Internal Medicine Leslie Tengelsen PhD, DVM - Zoonotic Disease Current as of: October 31, 2022 Author: Healthwise … - Internal Medicine & Leslie Tengelsen PhD, DVM - Zoonotic Disease This information does not replace the advice of a … MD - Internal Medicine Leslie Tengelsen PhD, DVM - Zoonotic Disease Current as of: October 31, 2022 Author: Healthwise …