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… syndrome? Sjögren's syndrome (say "SHOH-grins") is a disease in which the immune system attacks the glands that … want to do tests that measure tear flow and saliva. Your blood may also be checked for antibodies. How is Sjögren's … want to do tests that measure tear flow and saliva. Your blood may also be checked for antibodies. How is Sjögren's …
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… plagiocephaly (flattened head) Failure to thrive Early disease screening of newborns Newborn blood spot card screening Immunizations Vaccines are the best way to protect your child against many diseases and their complications. Find information about …
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… It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. How To Use Read the Patient Information Leaflet if … fainting seizure This medication may rarely make your blood sugar rise, which can cause or worsen diabetes. Tell your doctor right away if you have symptoms of high blood sugar such as increased thirst/urination. If you …
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… (including antiplatelet drugs such as clopidogrel, "blood thinners" such as warfarin/rivaroxaban, nonsteroidal … (incontinence). Uses Tinzaparin is used to treat serious blood clots, usually in the legs. Tinzaparin may also be … infections in the heart (bacterial endocarditis) kidney disease liver disease stomach/intestinal problems (such as …
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… needs. Warning This medication may rarely cause serious blood clots (such as pulmonary embolism, stroke, heart … or have a history of blood clots, heart/blood vessel disease, heart failure, stroke, or if you are immobile (such … live viral vaccines (such as measles, mumps, rubella, varicella). If you have recently received any of these vaccines, …
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… part of the heart needs to be strong to pump oxygen-rich blood to your entire body. When the ventricle gets thick, … pump as well as it should. LVH is usually caused by high blood pressure. It may also be caused by a heart problem, … be asked if any of your family members have or had heart disease or died suddenly from heart problems. You may have …
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… use SPECT to: Diagnose a person who has symptoms of heart disease. Assess your risk of heart attack . Find damaged … locates areas of the heart muscle that have inadequate blood flow compared with areas that have normal flow. Inadequate blood flow may mean that coronary arteries are narrowed or …
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… 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, … or radiation therapy may be used to control your disease. Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: …
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… a bulging, weak area in the wall of an artery that supplies blood to the brain. Most brain aneurysms don't cause problems. Sometimes an aneurysm bursts, or ruptures. Blood may spill into the area between the brain and the … don't. Aneurysms may also be linked to certain inherited diseases. Previous aneurysm. People who have had a brain …
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… Uses This medication is used to prevent and treat low blood levels of carnitine. Carnitine is a substance made in … fatty acids) for energy and to keep you in good health. Low blood levels of carnitine may occur in people whose bodies … from their diets, people on dialysis due to serious kidney disease, and people being treated with certain drugs (such …
