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… from the infected area and examined under the microscope ( biopsy ). In a sexually active person, a test for syphilis … from the infected area and examined under the microscope ( biopsy ). In a sexually active person, a test for syphilis …
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… your doctor may take a sample of your skin and test ( biopsy ) it. How is actinic keratosis treated? How is it … your doctor may take a sample of your skin and test ( biopsy ) it. How is actinic keratosis treated? How is it …
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… Eating: Taking Calcium and Vitamin D Actionset Overview Bone thinning occurs as part of aging. After age 30, men and women begin to lose bone mass. If over time your bones thin so much that they become fragile and in danger of …
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… wires, or screws are attached to the curved part of the backbone, and the spine is straightened. Small pieces of bone, called grafts, are then put over the spine. Bone for grafts is sometimes taken from other parts of the …
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… calcium? Calcium is one of the building blocks of strong bones and teeth. Getting enough calcium early in life helps build strong bones. Getting enough calcium later in life helps keep bones strong and slows bone loss. It also helps muscles, …
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… dosages) has rarely caused severe (sometimes fatal) blood/bone marrow problems (decreasing your body's ability to … of time. If you are using methotrexate long term, a liver biopsy is usually recommended. Methotrexate use has rarely … treatment, it may rarely increase the risk of tissue and bone damage. Discuss the risks and benefits of your …
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… with normal tissue, such as when a tumour presses on bones, nerves, or other organs. This may be done with … tumour invades or interferes with normal tissues, such as bones, nerves, or other organs. Side Effects Side effects … lasts for a few days. This is common with treatment for bone tumours. Side effects can be treated with pain …
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… tear in one of the knee ligaments that joins the upper leg bone with the lower leg bone . The ACL keeps the knee stable. Injuries range from … tears completely or when the ligament and part of the bone separate from the rest of the bone. Without treatment, …
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… specific health needs. Uses Teriparatide is used to treat bone loss (osteoporosis) in people who have a high risk of … in your body (parathyroid hormone). It works by increasing bone mass and strength. This effect helps to decrease the … not recommended for use in children or young adults whose bones are still growing. How To Use Read the Medication …
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… surfaces of the femoral head found at the top of the thigh bone and, if needed, the cup-shaped socket where the thigh bone meets the pelvis in the hip joint. People younger than … the original hip replacements. Hip resurfacing removes less bone than a hip replacement and maintains a better ball and …
