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… Those who have hemophilia or receive repeated infusions of blood or blood products. Those who are HIV positive. Inmates of a … condition increases the chances of exposure to that child's blood or body fluids. Staff or residents in a community …
Healthy eating
… as calcium Make hormones, such as the ones that control blood pressure and red blood cell production There are five stages of chronic … whole grains and protein foods can help. If you have high blood pressure or diabetes, manage these conditions through …
Health topics
… (say "ar-tuh-RY-tus"), or GCA, is inflammation of the blood vessels. It mostly affects the arteries that carry blood to the head, especially those that supply the eyes, … of vision. Tenderness on the side of the head or scalp. The blood vessel on the temple may look swollen. And it may hurt …
Medications
… can cause a serious decrease of a certain type of white blood cells (neutropenia). To make sure you have enough white blood cells, your doctor will order lab tests before … or unusual/sudden weight gain. Clozapine can cause low blood pressure or a slow heartbeat, which can make you dizzy …
Health topics
… This hormone helps control how much calcium is in your blood. When a parathyroid gland makes too much PTH, the amount of calcium in your blood goes up. Some of this calcium comes from your bones. … a greater risk of broken bones. The extra calcium in the blood can also lead to kidney stones and other health …
Medical tests
… types of samples are used for a viral test. They include blood, urine, stool (feces), organ tissue, spinal fluid, and … is accidentally stuck with a needle containing contaminated blood to see if they became infected with the virus. Find a viral infection in a potential blood donor to prevent the donation of infected blood. Find …
Medical tests
… be done using other types of samples, such as spinal fluid, blood, urine, or tears. Blood testing can be done to find out if you have been … Antibody test A health professional uses a needle to take a blood sample, usually from an arm. Rapid tests are available …
Medical tests
… test detects antibodies to the Lyme disease bacteria in the blood. Lyme disease bacteria are spread by certain kinds of … becoming infected before antibodies can be detected in a blood test. Once formed, antibodies usually stay in your … gotten better with antibiotic treatment. The PCR test is a blood or urine test, but can also be done on fluid from the …
Health topics
… cure hepatitis C. How is it diagnosed during pregnancy? A blood test for hepatitis C is usually done during pregnancy. … (which means you have been exposed), then an HCV RNA blood test is done. This test shows if you're now infected … Hepatitis C is spread by contact with an infected person's blood. In Canada, most people get it by sharing needles and …
Health topics
… planning healthy meals when you have diabetes. Carbs raise blood sugar more than any other nutrient. Carbs are found in … drinks. The more carbs you eat at one time, the higher your blood sugar will rise. Counting carbs can help you keep your blood sugar within your target range. If you use insulin, …
