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… poor absorption of food. This may be caused by Crohn's disease or celiac disease . Medical Tests: Questions to … poor absorption of food. This may be caused by Crohn's disease or celiac disease . Medical …
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… People who have chronic illnesses such as diabetes, heart disease, or respiratory disease People who have mental … Increased body mass Poor physical fitness Certain medications such as diuretics or water pills and certain psychiatric medications Use of alcohol or other substances Previous heat …
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… risk of becoming infected or developing severe complications from some infections. Some of these infections can … contacts may want to postpone travelling to areas where diseases or viruses such as Malaria or the Zika virus are … to travel is during 18 to 24 weeks of pregnancy. Most complications during pregnancy occur during the first and third …
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… suppliers of radon testing devices, visit the BC Centre for Disease Control … or email dschmidt@golder.com . Note: Kits are limited to locations in the Kootenays You can also hire a certified radon … Action on Radon https://takeactiononradon.ca BC Centre for Disease Control, Environmental Health Services …
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… can prevent high blood pressure in those at risk for the disease and can help control high blood pressure. Limiting … of a heart-healthy eating plan that can help prevent heart disease and stroke. Most people shouldn't eat more than … can prevent high blood pressure in those at risk for the disease and can help control high blood pressure. Limiting …
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… be used as bypass grafts. In fact, given that they are located close to the heart and coronary arteries, the left and … These arteries have two distinct advantages besides their location: Mammary arteries are already attached to the main … its other end must be disconnected and grafted onto the diseased coronary artery. Because they are arteries, the …
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… bypass surgery or angioplasty . Have peripheral arterial disease . Who should not take aspirin Experts recommend that … Atrial Fibrillation Coronary Artery Disease Heart Attack and Unstable Angina Stroke Transient … bypass surgery or angioplasty . Have peripheral arterial disease . Who should not take aspirin Experts recommend that …
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… a blood vessel in your groin or arm. This tube is called a catheter. The doctor will move it through the blood vessel … your carotid artery. Then the doctor will put dye into the catheter. The dye will make your carotid artery show up on … guidelines for management of extracranial cerebrovascular disease. Journal of Vascular Surgery , published online June …
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… such as: Diabetes . Cancer. High blood pressure . Kidney disease . Epilepsy . You use alcohol or illegal drugs, or … to all your doctor visits so that you don't miss tests to catch any new problems. Eat a healthy diet that includes … to all your doctor visits so that you don't miss tests to catch any new problems. Eat a healthy diet that includes …
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… and Drugs: When to Get Help for a Person Who Is Intoxicated Alcohol and Substance Use in Post-Traumatic Stress … Making the Most of Remaining Abilities Alzheimer's Disease Anger, Hostility, and Violent Behaviour Anorexia … Making a Home Safe Caring for Adults With Autism Cathy's Story: Dealing With Stress Change a Habit by Setting …
