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Cirrhosis

… the bloodstream. Removing bilirubin, ammonia, and other toxins from the blood. Bilirubin is a by-product of the … liver can't filter poisons from the bloodstream. As these toxins build up in your blood, they can affect your brain … medicine helps prevent the buildup of ammonia and other toxins in the large intestine. Avoid sedative medicines, …

Cerebral Palsy

… muscles. These medicines include baclofen, diazepam and botulinum toxin. Anticonvulsants help prevent or control seizures. … muscles. These medicines include baclofen, diazepam and botulinum toxin. Anticonvulsants help prevent or control …

Tissue Type Test

… infections, high-risk behaviours, use of drugs, exposure to toxins, and foreign travel. This may be important in … infections, high-risk behaviours, use of drugs, exposure to toxins, and foreign travel. This may be important in …

Home canning - How to avoid botulism

… that can cause death. The poison is produced by Clostridium botulinum , a bacterium that is commonly found in soil, on …

Preventing Tetanus Infections

… or mucous membrane are called wounds. The bacteria make a toxin, or poison, that causes severe muscle spasms and … or mucous membrane are called wounds. The bacteria make a toxin, or poison, that causes severe muscle spasms and …

Toxic Shock Syndrome

… and usually don't cause problems. But in rare cases, the toxins enter the bloodstream and cause a severe immune … and usually don't cause problems. But in rare cases, the toxins enter the bloodstream and cause a severe immune …

Childhood vaccines What is in the vaccines and why

… Formaldehyde – Some vaccines are made from live germs or toxins, which need to be killed or made inactive so they do …

Unproven Treatments for Autism Spectrum Disorder

… This therapy uses medicines to help the body rid itself of toxins. It's based on the idea that mercury exposure is a … This therapy uses medicines to help the body rid itself of toxins. It's based on the idea that mercury exposure is a …

Lifestyle Changes That May Help Prevent Cancer

… your doctor if getting the vaccine is right for you. Avoid toxins at work and at home. Stay away from harmful chemicals … your doctor if getting the vaccine is right for you. Avoid toxins at work and at home. Stay away from harmful chemicals …

Group A streptococcal infections

… pain. In some cases, it can be fatal. TSS is caused by toxins produced by the bacteria and can affect all body …