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… large amounts of antibodies taken from donated human blood. Antibodies are proteins that a person’s immune system … safe? Yes. TIg is prepared from donated human blood that is tested for safety. All blood donors are screened for … unknown. TIg is recommended for people with the following types of wounds: A dirty wound (e.g. contaminated with dirt, …
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… filtration is the process by which the kidneys filter the blood, removing excess wastes and fluids. The eGFR is a … way to measure kidney function. Your doctor will also use a test that measures the amount of protein in your urine and … 4 Severe decline in kidney function 15–29 Decide what type of treatment you want if kidney failure develops. …
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… What Happens When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Supportive Care Self-Care … diagnosed using a combination of a physical examination, blood tests, imaging tests, and sometimes biopsies. If … options may include surgery or observation . For either type of cancer, your doctor may suggest a clinical trial . …
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… is a staph infection? Staphylococcus aureus (staph) is a type of bacteria that can cause infections. Staph bacteria … infection. These include burning when you urinate. In your blood or more widespread, you may have a fever and feel very … or mucus (sputum) coughed up from the lungs. The sample is tested for staph bacteria. This test may take several days. …
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… and get more exercise or else run the risk of getting type 2 diabetes. Jerry was angry and frustrated. "I thought, … and inactive makes it harder for the body to keep blood sugar levels normal. And he finally understood why … When he went back to his doctor for another blood test, Jerry's blood sugar had dropped below the prediabetes …
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… health needs. Warning This medication can cause a certain type of thyroid tumor (thyroid C-cell tumors) in rats. It is … with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high … gallbladder disease kidney problems stomach/intestinal disorders (such as gastroparesis, digestion …
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… Asian descent) are at greater risk. Your doctor may order a blood test to measure your risk before you start this medication. … or anti-epileptic drug. It is also used to relieve certain types of nerve pain (such as trigeminal neuralgia). This …
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… amounts of hepatitis B antibodies taken from donated human blood. Antibodies are proteins that a person’s immune system … HBIg is prepared from donated human blood that has been tested to ensure its safety. All blood donors are screened … to the virus, ideally within 48 hours. Depending on the type of exposure, HBIg may be given up to 14 days after the …
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… needs. Warning This medication may rarely cause serious blood clots (such as pulmonary embolism, stroke, heart … made from human blood. Even though the blood is carefully tested, and this medication goes through a special … and pharmacists that you use this medication, and which type of blood sugar testing strips you use. Overdose If …
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… and common concerns on topics such as: Abnormal Pap Test . Birth Control . Fertility Problems . Pregnancy … Breast Cancer Breast Cancer Screening Breast Cancer Types Breast Cancer, Metastatic or Recurrent Breast Cancer: … Pregnancy Heavy Menstrual Periods HELLP Syndrome High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy High-Risk Pregnancy Hormonal …
