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Medical tests
… This test measures the amount of lead in a person's blood. Lead is a poisonous (toxic) metal that can damage the … and other parts of the body. A lead test may be done on blood taken from the vein, a finger (finger stick), or the … you are using any natural health products. How It Is Done Blood sample from a heel stick A heel stick is used to get a …
Medications
… stromal tumors, and myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative diseases). It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. Imatinib may also be used to treat certain immune … around the eyes shortness of breath fast heartbeat black/bloody stools vomit that looks like coffee grounds symptoms …
Health features
… you and your family from serious and sometimes deadly diseases. When you get immunized, you help protect others as … links below. First Nations Health Authority: Communicable Disease Control Fraser Health: Whooping Cough Interior … Health: Whooping Cough Useful resources BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) Provides provincial and national …
Health topics
… tube . (This is where fertilization and the first stage of cell division take place.) Here are some assisted … demanding. Superovulation with hormones requires regular blood tests and frequent monitoring by your doctor. It also … demanding. Superovulation with hormones requires regular blood tests and frequent monitoring by your doctor. It also …
Medications
… It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. How To Use This medication is given by injection into … Temsirolimus may cause your cholesterol/triglycerides or blood sugar to increase. You may be required to have your … of: diabetes high cholesterol/triglyceride levels liver disease kidney disease recent/current infections or wounds …
Medications
… This drug may rarely cause serious (possibly fatal) liver disease. Careful monitoring by your doctor may help decrease … but is thought to work by decreasing certain immune system cells (lymphocytes) which can attack the nerves in your … pain in your side (flank pain) symptoms of high potassium blood levels (such as muscle weakness, slow/irregular …
Medications
… This drug and similar medications may rarely cause serious blood problems (low numbers of platelets and red/white blood cells) or liver problems. Tell your doctor right away if you … ileus, blockage) kidney problems liver problems Parkinson's disease a certain type of tumor (pheochromocytoma) seizures …
Medications
… This drug and similar medications may rarely cause serious blood problems (low numbers of platelets and red/white blood cells) or liver problems. Tell your doctor right away if you … ileus, blockage) kidney problems liver problems Parkinson's disease a certain type of tumor (pheochromocytoma) seizures …
Health topics
… signs include heart rate, respiration (breathing rate), blood pressure, and temperature. Knowing the ranges for … 1 to 3 years: 21–33 bpm 4 to 11 years: 17–25 bpm footnote 2 Blood pressure (systolic/diastolic) Systolic blood pressure is the upper number of a blood pressure …
Medications
… It is thought to work by preventing immune system cells (lymphocytes) from attacking the nerves in your brain … for MS. However, it may decrease the number of episodes of disease worsening (relapses) and prevent or delay … your doctor will do medical/lab tests (such as complete blood count, liver function tests, EKG, pulse, eye exam) to …
