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Molar Pregnancy

… the cancer has had time to spread to other parts of the body, more chemotherapy is needed, sometimes combined with … the cancer has had time to spread to other parts of the body, more chemotherapy is needed, sometimes combined with …
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Alpha-Fetoprotein AFP Test

… baby's intestines or other abdominal organs are outside the body (called an abdominal wall defect or omphalocele). … baby's intestines or other abdominal organs are outside the body (called an abdominal wall defect or omphalocele). …
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Placental Abruption

… pregnancy. It gives the baby food and oxygen from your body. In a normal pregnancy, the placenta stays firmly … pregnancy. It gives the baby food and oxygen from your body. In a normal pregnancy, the placenta stays firmly …
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Dental X-Rays

… as you sit upright in a chair. This apron shields your body from X-rays. The technician can cover your neck with … as you sit upright in a chair. This apron shields your body from X-rays. The technician can cover your neck with …
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Bilirubin Test

… old red blood cells. Bilirubin is then removed from the body through the stool (feces) and gives stool its normal … old red blood cells. Bilirubin is then removed from the body through the stool (feces) and gives stool its normal …
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Thyroid Biopsy

… jewellery or metal objects from around your neck and upper body. Needle biopsy A needle biopsy is done in a hospital, … jewellery or metal objects from around your neck and upper body. Needle biopsy A needle biopsy is done in a hospital, …
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus HIV Test

… white blood cells called CD4+ cells. They are part of the body's immune system that help fight infections. HIV can … with the virus. PCR testing isn't done as often as antibody testing, because it requires technical skill and … infection, find out if an HIV infection is present when antibody test results were uncertain, and screen blood or organs …
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Healthy eating guidelines for prevention of recurrent kidney stones

… foods. This helps to lower the amount of oxalate your body absorbs and reduces the risk of kidney stones. The …
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Fibre and Your Health

… called dietary fibre, is the part of plant foods that the body cannot digest. Fibre is found in vegetables and fruit, …
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Malaria prevention

… prevent mosquito bites or parasites from getting into your body, but it prevents the parasites from multiplying. You …