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… is testicular cancer? Testicular cancer occurs when cancer cells grow in the tissues of one or both testicles (testes). … to rule out other possible causes of a testicle problem. Blood or imaging tests may also be done. If these tests show … other clear liquids. If you have kidney, heart, or liver disease and have to limit fluids, talk with your doctor …
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… November 1, 2021 People with non-dialysis chronic kidney disease (CKD) are 5 to 10 times more likely to die of cardiovascular disease (CVD) than the general public, and the risk for … is a clinically significant reduction in resting systolic blood pressure for dialysis-dependent CKD clients. Exercise …
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… all vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives … dialysis patients. Those who have received a kidney or stem cell transplant. Those who have hemophilia or receive repeated infusions of blood or blood products. Those who are HIV positive. Inmates …
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… can cause a serious decrease of a certain type of white blood cells (neutropenia). To make sure you have enough white … with diabetes, may increase your risk for developing heart disease. Discuss the risks and benefits of treatment with …
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… to rheumatoid arthritis. Tocilizumab is used to treat giant cell arteritis. It helps to reduce swelling in your blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. This medication … in lung function in people with a certain type of lung disease (systemic sclerosis-associated interstitial lung …
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… changes. Rituximab may cause serious (possibly fatal) liver disease in people who have a current or past infection with … It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. Some brands of rituximab are also used to treat … swelling. This drug is also used to treat certain types of blood vessel disease (such as granulomatosis with …
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… What is gestational diabetes? Gestational diabetes is high blood sugar that first occurs during pregnancy. High blood sugar can cause problems for you and your baby. But … levels, high bilirubin levels, and too many red blood cells. Keeping your blood sugar level within a target range …
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… Test Overview A cold agglutinins blood test is done to check for conditions that cause the … the immune system in response to infection. They cause red blood cells to clump together (agglutinate) at low temperatures. …
Medications
… drug that works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. How To Use Read the Patient Information Leaflet if … (such as change in the amount of urine) signs of liver disease (such as nausea/vomiting that doesn't stop, … marrow function, an effect that may lead to a low number of blood cells such as red cells, white cells, and platelets. …
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… your doctor. What to bring to every appointment ___ Your blood sugar log. ___ A list of all your medicines and … Measure Suggested target Today's result Weight kg kg Blood Pressure ______ / ______ ______ / ______. Home blood … or less mmol/L Albumin-creatinine ratio Whether kidney disease is developing. Less than 2.0 mg/mmol mg/mmol Blood …
