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… tell if you have nitrate in your well water unless you test for it. Nitrate is more often found in groundwater than … immune systems Individuals with chronic heart, lung or blood conditions What are the health risks of high nitrate … high levels of nitrate reduces the amount of oxygen in the blood. This condition is called methemoglobinemia. When this …
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… tasks for diabetes care, such as giving insulin or checking blood sugar. But as they get older, they typically can help … for their care. With supervision, many children can test their blood sugar level. Children in middle school should be able …
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… health needs. Uses Chlorthalidone is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and … This product may interfere with certain laboratory tests (including parathyroid test, protein-bound iodide …
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… use lenalidomide. Women must have two negative pregnancy tests before starting lenalidomide (the first test 10 to 14 … lenalidomide treatment has been stopped. You should have a blood test for hepatitis B virus before starting treatment. … This medication may cause a low number of white blood cells and platelets. Your doctor will monitor you …
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… cause very serious (possibly fatal) side effects, including blood clots, heart attack, stroke, or heart failure. It is … since your doctor will need to carefully check your red blood cell count and hemoglobin level. The lowest effective … medical condition, weight, and response to treatment. Blood tests should be done often to check how well this medication …
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… See your doctor on a regular basis. Have regular medical tests. These may include blood tests, such as chemistry screens and complete blood counts (CBCs). They may also include imaging tests, …
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… and working conditions. The doctor may then decide whether blood lead levels should be measured. Adults The Canadian … Health and Safety (CCOHS) requires companies to test the blood of employees who work with lead. CCOHS sets industry …
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… right away. Uses This medication is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and … This product may interfere with certain laboratory tests (including parathyroid test, protein-bound iodide …
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… right away. Uses This medication is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and … This product may interfere with certain laboratory tests (including parathyroid test, protein-bound iodide …
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… allergy to milk. When lactose moves through the large intestine (colon) without being properly digested, it can … Lactose tolerance test. This test measures your blood sugar after you eat or drink lactose. If your blood sugar levels don't rise, you may be …
