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… infection of the pelvic organs such as pelvic inflammatory disease . Do not have endometriosis . Have not just had a … or pelvic surgery or who have heart or respiratory diseases. A mini-lap may not be appropriate for women who are very overweight or who have a history of disease affecting the fallopian tubes, such as endometriosis …
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… (HBV)? The Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) is spread by exposure to blood or body fluids from a person living with hepatitis B. … tested positive for hepatitis B are not eligible to donate blood, semen, body organs or tissues Tell your health care provider if you have ever donated or received blood products or tissue transplants Do not share personal …
Medications
… lung/breathing problems (such as COPD, sleep apnea) liver disease kidney disease personal or family history of a … using those products safely. Cigarette smoking decreases blood levels of this medication. Tell your doctor if you … using those products safely. Cigarette smoking decreases blood levels of this medication. Tell your doctor if you …
Medications
… or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: liver disease kidney disease Fluconazole may cause a condition … cardiac death) Low levels of potassium or magnesium in the blood may also increase your risk of QT prolongation. This … cardiac death) Low levels of potassium or magnesium in the blood may also increase your risk of QT prolongation. This …
Medications
… (such as slow/irregular heartbeat, heart block) kidney disease liver disease a certain blood disorder (methemoglobinemia) This drug may make you … heart block) kidney disease liver disease a certain blood disorder (methemoglobinemia) This drug may make you …
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… is safe and effective for treating a certain condition or disease. Clinical trials show how effective this medicine or … in the future it may help other people who have the same disease. How clinical trials work Your doctor will help you … all clinical trials randomize people. If you have a serious disease, such as cancer, you will not be given only a …
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… is a device that checks to see how much oxygen your blood is carrying. Usually a small clip is put on the end of … your oxygen level by measuring the percentage of your blood that's carrying oxygen. Your oxygen level (or oxygen … if you want help choosing one. Why is it used? Usually, low blood oxygen levels cause symptoms like fatigue or shortness …
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… hospital. Septic shock is sepsis that causes extremely low blood pressure, which limits blood flow to the body. It can cause death. What causes it? … include a fever or low body temperature, confusion, and low blood pressure. If you are concerned about sepsis, go to the …
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… prescription and non-prescription medicines may reduce your blood's ability to clot and cause bruising or bleeding under the skin. A few examples are: Medicines (called blood thinners) that prevent blood clots. Also, taking a non-prescription medicine with a …
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… to record your child’s immunizations. Chickenpox (Varicella) Vaccine (HealthLinkBC File #44b) Diphtheria, Tetanus, … (HealthLinkBC File #14a) Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella (MMRV) Vaccine (HealthLinkBC File #14e) Meningococcal … vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over their lifetime in particular the following: …
