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… easily replace one that is wet with one that is dry. Add 125 mL (0.5 cup) of vinegar to the wash water to get rid of … easily replace one that is wet with one that is dry. Add 125 mL (0.5 cup) of vinegar to the wash water to get rid of …
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… Syphilis . It's a sexually transmitted infection. Non-cancerous (benign) growths Types of non-cancerous (benign) growths, which are usually harmless, … in the neck just below the Adam's apple. Swelling caused by cancer A lump caused by cancer is usually hard, irregularly …
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… AIDS have a low number of CD4+ cells and get infections or cancers that rarely occur in healthy people. These can be … virus. Doctors use tests to find these HIV antibodies or antigens in urine, saliva, or blood. If a test on urine or … infections . Examples include some types of pneumonia or cancer that are more common when you have a weakened immune …
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… by irritation from the jewellery used in the piercing. Oral cancer , which may develop in any part of the oral cavity. Your chances of getting oral cancer are increased if you smoke, use smokeless (spit) … by irritation from the jewellery used in the piercing. Oral cancer , which may develop in any part of the oral cavity. …
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… Willebrand factor activity levels or von Willebrand factor antigen. Genetic testing to look for gene changes and types … Willebrand factor activity levels or von Willebrand factor antigen. Genetic testing to look for gene changes and types …
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… stress from childbirth, surgery, illness, or high fever. Cancer treatment, including chemotherapy and radiation. … Hair Loss: Medicines and Medical Treatments Hair Loss From Cancer Treatment Hyperthyroidism Hypothyroidism Ringworm of … levels of light to increase hair growth on the scalp. Skin cancer protection Hair thinning and baldness increase the …
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… overweight and low weight, and getting too much exercise. Cancer treatment. Exposure to certain kinds of chemotherapy … overweight and low weight, and getting too much exercise. Cancer treatment. Exposure to certain kinds of chemotherapy …
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… can lead to cirrhosis . This can increase the risk of liver cancer. Learn more Cirrhosis When to Call a Doctor Call a … job and sexual activity. Blood tests include: Hepatitis B antigens and antibodies . These tests help tell if you are … can lead to cirrhosis . This can increase the risk of liver cancer. Learn more Cirrhosis When to Call a Doctor Call a …
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… changes to keep the organ healthy. Screening for certain cancers is also very important after an organ transplant. … blood with your blood to see if your antibodies attack the antigens of the donor. Antibody screen. A panel-reactive … how well your new organ is working. Screening for certain cancers is also very important after an organ transplant. …
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… test can detect genetic material from the HIV virus (p24 antigen) before these antibodies develop, which indicates an …