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… baby immunized is the best way to protect them from serious disease. Yes No I know how the immune system works. Yes No I … germs. Your baby’s immune system is made of organs and cells that work together to protect them. Two important … parts of the immune system are antibodies and memory cells. Antibodies help kill harmful germs. Memory cells help …
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… Following surgery, a catheter is used to remove urine and blood or blood clots in the bladder that may result from the … When the urine is free of significant bleeding or blood clots, the catheter can be removed and you can go …
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… by your dose, medical history (including previous heart disease, radiation treatment to the chest area), and … weight gain. Epirubicin may cause certain severe blood and bone marrow disorders (low or abnormal red blood cells/white blood cells/platelets). This can affect your …
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… marrow function, an effect that may lead to a low number of blood cells such as red cells, white cells, and platelets. This … or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: kidney disease decreased bone marrow function/blood cell disorders …
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… were injected into the spine. Vinorelbine can lower your blood cell counts (bone marrow suppression) and lower your ability … have any serious side effects, including: signs of liver disease (such as nausea/vomiting that doesn't stop, loss of …
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… arthritis. Tocilizumab can also be used to treat giant cell arteritis. It helps to reduce swelling in your blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Tocilizumab may … corticosteroid (such as dexamethasone) to treat coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in hospitalized patients who need …
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… Your doctor may recommend it if a fetal ultrasound and blood tests suggest that your chances of having a baby with … growths in the placenta . The genetic material in these cells is the same as that in the baby's cells. Early in your … for having: A genetic condition, such as Down syndrome . A disease that can run in families, such as Tay-Sachs disease …
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… needs. Uses This medication is used to prevent and treat blood clots. It may be used to prevent and treat blood clots … blood clots after surgery, during dialysis, during blood transfusions, when collecting blood samples, or when a … cancer stomach/intestinal ulcers or tube drainage liver disease high level of potassium in the blood To lower the …
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… cancer? Pancreatic cancer is the growth of abnormal cells in the pancreas . The pancreas is a small organ … makes insulin and other hormones that help control your blood sugar. There are two main types of pancreatic tumours: … other clear liquids. If you have kidney, heart, or liver disease and have to limit fluids, talk with your doctor …
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… has rarely caused very serious (possibly fatal) liver disease, especially during the first 6 months of treatment. … of kidney problems (such as change in the amount of urine, bloody/dark urine) coughing up blood shortness of breath … very serious blood disorders (such as a low number of red cells, white cells, and platelets), especially during the …
