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… Basics What is West Nile virus? West Nile virus is a type of virus that is spread by mosquitoes. The infection it … West Nile can spread through an organ transplant or a blood transfusion. That rarely happens in Canada and the … a mosquito and what symptoms you have. The doctor may also test your blood for antibodies to the virus. The antibodies …
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… this medication. Female patients must take a pregnancy test before starting treatment, take a monthly pregnancy … country's regulations. Uses Riociguat is used to treat high blood pressure in the lungs (pulmonary hypertension). It can also be used to treat a certain type of high blood pressure in the lungs caused by blood …
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… doctor. Although sotalol is effective for treating certain types of fast/irregular heartbeats, it can rarely cause a … cardiac death) Low levels of potassium or magnesium in the blood may also increase your risk of QT prolongation. This … medication may interfere with certain medical/laboratory tests, possibly causing false test results. Make sure …
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… the risk of liver problems, your doctor will order lab tests (liver function tests) before you start eltrombopag … to treat low platelet levels in people who have a certain blood disorder called chronic immune (idiopathic) … a certain blood disorder (aplastic anemia). Platelets are a type of blood cell needed to form blood clots and prevent …
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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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… Most cases of HCPS in Canada and the U.S. are caused by one type of hantavirus found in the deer mouse. People can … past health, and exposure to rodents. You may have other tests, such as chest X-rays, a complete blood count , and an oxygen saturation test. Your doctor …
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… What Happens When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Medicines Surgery Uterine … or other tests to see inside your uterus. You may have blood tests to look for other problems. How are uterine … at all. But sometimes the symptoms become a problem. The types of symptoms you have can depend on where the fibroid …
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… Progesterone is sometimes used with another medication (a type of estrogen) as combination hormone replacement therapy … as heart disease (such as heart attacks), stroke, serious blood clots (such as in the lungs and legs), dementia, and … other factors. Combination HRT should be used for the shortest possible length of time at the lowest effective dose so …
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… is sometimes used with another medication (a type of estrogen) as combination hormone replacement therapy … heart disease (for example, heart attacks), stroke, serious blood clots (possibly in the lungs and legs), dementia, and … other factors. Combination HRT should be used for the shortest possible length of time at the lowest effective dose so …
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… or at set times (intermittent). Most women have some type of monitoring. Talk with your doctor or midwife during … attached to your baby's scalp. When might you have each type of monitoring? Monitoring at set times (intermittent) … might mean, for example, that you have pre-eclampsia or type 1 diabetes or that your baby has a health problem. A …
