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… and removing viruses and bacteria that can cause disease. The final preparation of TIg undergoes more testing …
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… And it may reduce the risk of getting or transmitting diseases such as genital herpes or genital warts. Some … And it may reduce the risk of getting or transmitting diseases such as genital herpes or genital warts. Some …
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… A CVAD can be left in place far longer than an intravenous catheter (IV), which gives medicines into a vein near the … types of CVADs. PICC line. A peripherally inserted central catheter, or PICC line (say "pick"), is a CVAD inserted into … Vascular Access Device (CVAD): Flushing Chronic Kidney Disease Endocarditis Leukemia Pulmonary Embolism …
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… kidney damage is present. This can lead to chronic kidney disease . An albumin urine test can be done on a sample of … kidney damage is present. This can lead to chronic kidney disease . An albumin urine test can be done on a sample of …
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… and pharmacist) about the type of ostomy you have and the location of the stoma (the exposed end of the intestine). Your … before you become pregnant. Bowel Disease: Caring for Your Ostomy Current as of: … and pharmacist) about the type of ostomy you have and the location of the stoma (the exposed end of the intestine). Your …
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… Actionset Overview Symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can be painful and, if allowed to continue, can lead to complications including esophagitis. Esophagitis is irritation or … be painful and, if allowed to continue, can lead to complications including esophagitis. Esophagitis is irritation or …
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… severity. Rotavirus vaccine helps protect against rotavirus disease. Depending on which brand of vaccine is used, … severity. Rotavirus vaccine helps protect against rotavirus disease. Depending on which brand of vaccine is used, …
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… risk of infections that can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease . Take any medicines your doctor has prescribed. … risk of infections that can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease . Take any medicines your doctor has prescribed. …
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… Replacement Surgery? Hip Fracture Osteoarthritis Paget's Disease of Bone Physiotherapy Current as of: March … Replacement Surgery? Hip Fracture Osteoarthritis Paget's Disease of Bone Physiotherapy Current as of: March …
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… heart chambers as well as into and out of the heart. When disease or an infection damages a heart valve, it can cause … the position and shape of your large arteries. Cardiac catheterization can check for defects in the heart. A thin … into an artery in your leg or arm. The tube, called a catheter, is slowly pushed up to your heart. A small amount …
