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… the skin surface and away from any internal organs or large blood vessels. A bone biopsy is often done on bone areas … eating and drinking. Follow the instructions exactly about when to stop eating and drinking, or your surgery may be … pinch or sting from the numbing medicine. You may feel pressure or a brief, sharp pain as the needle enters the …
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… Having a family history means that you have one or more blood relatives with breast or ovarian cancer. They could … your family history. How young these relatives were when they were diagnosed. Having any relatives who were … rough estimates from research studies of females. These numbers may not apply to you, but they can give you an idea …
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… water. For example: nearby streams, rivers and lakes. When wildfire affects the surrounding trees, soil and vegetation, water quality may decline. During a wildfire, it's … works properly. A wildfire could cause it to lose power, pressure or integrity. Any of these issues could contaminate …
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… trained medical and camp staff. They aim to keep children's blood sugar levels within a target range. The staff can balance insulin doses with the … in the study. Provide contact information. Provide phone numbers, in case your child or the camp staff needs to call …
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… is a high level of potassium in the blood. Potassium is both an electrolyte and a mineral. It … be medicines, such as beta-blockers, that treat high blood pressure or heart problems. It can also be caused by damage … to ones that don't raise your potassium levels. You may get medicine to lower these levels. How can you prevent it? …
Medications
… stroke, heart failure, fast/irregular heartbeat, pneumonia) when this medication is used by older adults with dementia. … breathing during sleep This medication may rarely make your blood sugar rise, which can cause or worsen diabetes. Tell … and/or medical tests (such as blood sugar, weight, blood pressure, blood cholesterol/triglyceride levels) should be …
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… a heart murmur? A heart murmur is an extra sound that the blood makes as it flows through the heart. Your doctor uses a stethoscope to listen to your heartbeat. When you have a heart murmur, your doctor can hear an extra … symptoms, you may need to take medicine to lower your blood pressure and reduce your heart's workload. You may need …
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… stroke, heart failure, fast/irregular heartbeat, pneumonia) when this medication is used by older adults with dementia. … breathing during sleep This medication may rarely make your blood sugar rise, which can cause or worsen diabetes. Tell … and/or medical tests (such as blood sugar, weight, blood pressure, blood cholesterol/triglyceride levels) should be …
Medications
… (including antiplatelet drugs such as clopidogrel, "blood thinners" such as warfarin/rivaroxaban, nonsteroidal … counts after previous heparin treatment stroke high blood pressure certain eye problems (such as diabetic retinopathy) … During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with …
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… Overview Overview Sleep apnea occurs when you regularly stop breathing for 10 seconds or longer … adults do. Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Oral … adults do. Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Oral …
