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… diabetes and you have not been able to keep your blood sugar levels within a target range , you may need insulin shots. Taking insulin can help prevent high blood sugar. High blood sugar can lead to problems for you … the same syringe. Never share syringes with another person. Diseases, such as HIV or infection of the liver (hepatitis), …
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… shows that drinking alcohol can contribute to chronic diseases, including cancer and some heart conditions. On … can also make some health problems worse, for example: High blood pressure Memory loss Mood disorders, like depression … are not accurate for people over 60. Driving demands excellent vision and fast reaction times. Drinking alcohol …
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… bypass graft (CABG) surgery works very well to improve blood flow to the heart. But the procedure is very invasive … of MIDCAB is that it can't be used to treat several diseased vessels. This is especially true if arteries on … bypass graft (CABG) surgery works very well to improve blood flow to the heart. But the procedure is very invasive …
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… measles, or chickenpox, talk to your doctor about a blood test for antibodies to that virus. If you aren't … Flu, COVID-19, and whooping cough (pertussis) are dangerous diseases for newborns and young infants. The flu and … measles, or chickenpox, talk to your doctor about a blood test for antibodies to that virus. If you aren't …
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… country's regulations. Uses Riociguat is used to treat high blood pressure in the lungs (pulmonary hypertension). It can also be used to treat a certain type of high blood pressure in the lungs caused by blood clots (chronic … other lung conditions (such as pulmonary veno-occlusive disease, idiopathic interstitial pneumonia) dehydration a …
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… contacts may want to postpone travelling to areas where diseases or viruses such as Malaria or the Zika virus are … an evacuation plan to a local medical facility with a safe blood supply What immunizations should I have before I … pregnancy: Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) Oral typhoid Varicella Yellow Fever Can I travel by air? Air travel is …
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… have serious side effects. This medication may raise your blood pressure. Check your blood pressure regularly and tell your doctor if the results … your medical history, especially of: diabetes heart disease high blood pressure kidney problems liver disease …
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… as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which … increased thirst/urination This medication may raise your blood pressure. Check your blood pressure regularly and tell your doctor if the results …
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… have serious side effects. This medication may raise your blood pressure. Check your blood pressure regularly and tell your doctor if the results … your medical history, especially of: diabetes heart disease high blood pressure kidney problems liver disease …
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… and rubella) and MMRV (measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella [chickenpox]) vaccines. Most children get the vaccine … the mumps vaccine existed, mumps was a common childhood disease in Canada and the United States. What causes it? … and a history of exposure to the virus. If needed, a blood test can be done to confirm that you have mumps and …
